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Harold the Giraffe needs your help
Harold's Far North classroom is the only one in the country yet to be upgraded.
Man jailed for dangerous driving that killed innocent woman
Randall Wilson didn't pay for $108 in fuel and drove off, killing an innocent driver.
Showjumping opens secondary schools sport
It looks like our young sportspeople will have a very busy schedule in the coming weeks.
Northland infrastructure spend could see 10 years of SH1 roadworks
Northland infrastructure spend could see 10 years of SH1 roadworks
Foster Hope among three finalists for community awards
Charity gives out backpacks full of essentials to kids in foster care.
Far North fights 100 fires so far this year - despite total fire ban
"Some in our communities are choosing to blatantly ignore the risks."
Player retention a priority for new-look academy
The new academy system represents a step forward for the union at the age-group level.
Epic horse trek hits stumbling block in Northland
But Larissa Mueller and Sprite have mostly been treated with kindness.
Mussels cook to death as temperatures soar in Northland
Mussels cook to death - as temperatures soar in Northland
Gwen Lawson: Junior singles titles up for grabs
Three Northland bowling greens will see plenty of action this weekend.
NZ Post in Whangārei is on the move
New NZ Post location in Whangārei raises parking concerns.
New slipway cradle hauls out 1800t ships
Heron Ship Repair installed a new slipway cradle able to carry ships up to 1800 tonnes.
Poutō Lighthouse Challenge backing cancer fight
Poutō is a special place and this weekend's event is raising funds for a special cause.
Multi-million dollar urban growth corridor Northland to Auckland on the cards
The corridor would be the second in NZ.
Northland drought: $80,000 support a good start
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor declared a drought on Tuesday.
Mental skills key for new north zone rugby academy
The new academy will be the base for 12 representatives of Northland's young rugby talent.
Whangārei artist explores self through portrait
Sally Spicer's self-portrait named finalist for Adam Portraiture Award.
Stan Semenoff Logging keeps transport licence
A decision to revoke the transport licence for a Northland truck company has been dropped.
Dog attack: 33 sheep killed by roaming canine
Sheep had their "throats ripped out or their faces caved in", others drowned in a creek.
Man on trial in Whangārei for murder
Young Northlander died of two stab wounds to his chest during an argument.
Far North mayor admits his council should have done more on water
Government declares drought in Northland with $80,000 in support.
Mayor: Current water situation likely to become normal
Whangārei District Council may impose level 2 water restrictions.
Government declares drought in Northland and parts of Auckland
An adverse weather event has been declared in all of Northland and parts of Auckland.
'The Hub' basketball court valuable for all
The courts proved a popular attraction on a good day in Kaikohe on Saturday.
Man at centre of three-hour standoff sentenced
After three hours and as police moved into a property, Hiko Komene gave himself up.
Whangārei water restrictions likely
Whangārei District Council is preparing to help other regions.