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A string of crimes hit central Whangārei childcare centre hard
Vandals and thieves mean a security system will have to be installed at childcare centre.
Whangārei Police call on public to report sightings of distinctive ute used in robbery
Police are investigated the robbery of a Northland dairy which involved a firearm.
Kiwi filmed 'rejoicing' in stream
National icon seen in stream drinking its fill in broad daylight.
$19.8m kingfish farm for Bream Bay
The project could lead to a 3000-tonne operation with revenue estimated at $45m a year.
Long journey ends: Maia receives Doctor of Education
About 25 students graduated from the University of Auckland's Tai Tokerau campus.
Wet weather trebles number of road crashes
From dry roads to wet the number of crashes in Northland has increased.
Concrete pour marks milestone for camera obscura
The camera obscura is being built on the Hātea Loop in Whangārei.
Finals clash awaits Northland volleyballers
Tauraroa Area School and Whangārei Girls' High School were locked in a tight contest.
Make coronavirus tests more available, sick traveller urges
Woman deemed to be low risk so wasn't eligible for Covid-19 test despite symptoms.
Bore use restricted as coastal aquifer levels plummet
Salt water intrusion could make bore water undrinkable in the long term.
Kerikeri couple celebrate the return of Rusty
A Kerikeri couple have been reunited with their cat after he went missing for 16 months.
Places in Northland break summer drought record
Whangārei and Dargaville have broken rainfall records in place for many decades.
Otangarei papakāinga officially opened
The papakāinga will house whānau while they find more sustainable accommodation.
Family of murdered woman say they are living life sentence
Akuhata, sentenced to life, has appeal against his sentence and conviction dismissed.
Scholarship winner hard worker with love of cars
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Burke doubles his 2020 silverware
Even after missing round one, Burke sits in fifth on the national table after two rounds.
Whangārei man arrested in Bali gets consular help
Whangārei man arrested trying to bring nearly 5000 prescription pills into Bali.
Schools compete to find volleyball champion
The contest between Tikipunga High School and Te Kāpehu Whetū was fierce yesterday.
Holiday ends in tragedy after woman killed in Mangonui crash
Crash left woman dead and partner seriously injured; other driver had only minor injuries.
Millions of dead tuatua wash up as sizzling summer causes havoc to marine life
"I've never seen anything like it in all my life, the entire beach is just covered."
NRU 100-year celebrations kicking off
The game is the start of a number of initiatives celebrating 100 years of Northland rugby.
Motorists asked to avoid SH10 near Mangonui following fatal crash
Fatal crash blocks SH10 in Northland.
Northlander's sentence reduced and one conviction quashed
Northlander who fleeced national disability support charity gets jail sentence reduced.
Rural assistance payments to help Northland farmers and growers
Northland farmers and growers affected by drought can access rural assistance payments.
Maui's engineers and roller coaster designers compete in challenge
Years 5-8 students from 25 Northland schools their engineering skills into practice.
NorthTec chief executive reacts to tutors strike
Union members are walking out of classes today and tomorrow.
Pukenui Forest Rangers: Kiwi chick makes all the hard work worthwhile
The chick could be heard calling inside the egg, tapping on the egg wanting to break out.
Northland news in brief: Kaipara water restrictions, drop-in recovery clinic and sculpture symposium returns
News snippets from across the region.
Covid-19: Frontline health care staff know what to do
Northland public health officials preparing response teams to deal with coronavirus.