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App gives Whangārei grandmother more balance in life
She's been using it to counter her vertigo and motion sickness.

Singles bowls comp goes down to the wire
An enjoyable day was had by all, some great bowls played in both competitions.

Bankrupt Whangārei man pleads for a discharge
Judge orders Whangārei man to pay $2500 in costs to avoid conviction.

Eastwood: Youth are key to sport's future
A group of enthusiastic and passionate pupils came up with the idea of a bike group.

1000 homes by the sea: Independent commissioners' decision pending on major project
All submitters have now been heard proposal to build 1000 homes and a business area.

Another big milestone for Hundertwasser Art Centre project
Trees are being lifted by crane to be planted atop the Hundertwasser Art Centre building.

Outrage after council kennel facility left in disrepair
Far North dog owners are outraged the former Melka Kennels have become derelict.

Councils may have to cancel call for Māori wards submissions
A public notice on Thursday seeking submissions might need to be cancelled two days later.

New roundabouts mean motorists need to know road rules
Drivers need to brush up on road rules with four new roundabouts in Northland.

Meningococcal death: Leaders plead for help as 'well-loved' boy passes away
Covid-19 had restricted some vital health services to Northland's most in need whānau.

Fruit growers feel pain of labour shortage
Kaipara kumara grower has to recruit pickers from Whangārei as labour shortage bites.

Consents to mine sand from Mangawhai coast opposed by locals
Pressure on to turn the tide on sand mining off the Mangawhai to Pakiri coast

Six-hour ordeal: Divers stranded on island after boat breaks anchor
Closing a trip report is just as important as logging one to prevent emergency callouts.

Two Northlanders to wear hearts on sleeve in TV dating show
Two Northlanders are set to star on the new Bachelor.

Schoolgirl's first marlin is a record-breaker
10-year-old catches 122kg striped marlin in Northland waters

Countdown to Northland's Covid vaccine rollout
Around 1200 Northlanders will be the region's first people offered a Covid-19 vaccination.

Northland swamp kauri used by researchers to find out when Earth switched poles
Ancient Northland swamp kauri shows breakdown of Earth's magnetic field 42,000 years ago.

Spirited women raise Encephalitis awareness in Northland
Adventure race promotes awareness of often misunderstood condition

Northland police hone in on man connected to Kaipara bach fire
Police said the owners of the bach had no idea the man was living at the property.

Big tractors for 'big feelings'
Identifying the thoughts behind feelings promoted as a key skill for young people.

High Court dismissed judicial review in firearms case
Court rules Northland police wrong to refuse man to re-apply for gun licence.

Whangārei community events planned over SH1 four-laning
Drop-in sessions are planned for venues in Mata and the Whangārei Town Basin next week.

When will the Covid vaccine come to Northland?
The Ministry of Health has confirmed there would be a particular focus on Māori.

Three people seriously hurt in crash south of Kāeo
Three rescue helicopters were dispatched to a serious crash in Kāeo yesterday.

Far North Vespa group Vesparados reach Bluff
Northland's Vesparados finish epic fundraiser in Bluff

Meet new Northland Regional councillor Terry Archer
New Northland Regional councillor Terry Archer speaks about his role.