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'It was crazy': Jogger reportedly encounters wallabies in Whangārei forest
Angus Blacklaws says he saw two adult wallabies and two joeys while out in the forest.

Northland nurse receives major award for Covid response work
Award for Northland nurse's Covid response mahi

Northland mayors support new look at contentious Three Waters push
Three Waters: Northland mayors support re-look at the plan.

Plans for private fireworks fizzle out in Far North amid ban
The temporary ban kicks in on November 2 and will last until April 30 next year.

Whangārei schoolgirl is 2022 Fred Hollows NZ Junior Ambassador
Whangārei girl who had first book published at seven is Fred Hollows NZ Junior Ambassador

News bites: Axe man misses out on world title; driver thrown from car
The latest news snippets from around the region.

Fijian in Whangārei to see daughter play in Women's Rugby World Cup
Former Fijian halfback rates Sid Going as the greatest No 9 to play the game.

Flood of beautiful paintings: Generous Northland artists donate work to Ukraine fundraiser
The artists behind a fundraising auction and exhibition for Ukraine need help.

Whangārei student 'nervous' delivering match ball
A dad is proud his daughter played a role in the Women's Rugby World Cup in Whangārei.

Thousands descend on Whangārei's Northland Events Centre again for World Cup quarter-finals
Rugby clash sees big crowd at Whangārei's Northland Events Centre as Black Ferns run riot.

Onerahi homicide: Recognise this ute? Police want to hear from you
Police have shared photos of a vehicle they want to locate amid their investigation.

Decommission and costs at former Refining NZ on track
Thirty-five shipments of fuel products completed since April at Marsden Point.

Get out the fans - Northland to swelter in high humidity this weekend
Climate change sees earlier than normal high humidity for Northland.

Azzurre quietly confident of upsetting Les Bleus in Whangārei
The Six Nations regulars will meet in their first World Cup quarter-final in Whangārei.

Country's leaders push for biggest changes to local democracy in 30 years
Some say the review provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine the future.

Taniwha centre rewarded for a good season with a Super Rugby contract
Another Northland player picks up a Super Rugby contract after a stellar NPC campaign.

A summer of roadworks in store to improve Northland's 'poor' roads
The installation of the safety features is part of the Government's Road to Zero strategy.

New bites: Dog trialists taking on Waikato; culvert project wins international award
News in brief from Northland.

More properties for sale, prices stagnant
More properties are on the market in Northland as they take longer to sell.

News bites: Concert at The Cove, 15yo arrested after robbery at Kamo Bottle-O
The latest news bites from around the region.

10th world title in sights of Northland axeman Jason Wynyard
Northland axeman Jason Wynyard to chop wood in Sweden, vying for 10th world title.

Northland lifestyle draws greatest population increase nationwide
Northland continues to lead the country in population growth, Stats NZ says.

Northland based leopard seal research makes groundbreaking discovery
Northland-based research makes startling discovery about leopard seals

Taniwha throws down the gauntlet to All Blacks loose forwards
Eric Rush proud of son Rob cracking into the Blues' squad for next season.

Kaipara Mayor hits out at growing central government impacts
New Kaipara mayor delivers a hard hitting maiden speech at the council's first meeting.

'That's our kaupapa': Mid North golf club raise funds for boy with serious bleeding disorder
A fundraising golf tournament is helping a young Kaikohe boy and a Kerikeri charity.

News snippets from Northland: Mayor and deputy to be sworn in; scholarship opportunity
News in brief from Northland

Central Whangārei property for sale had been seen as site for $60m hotel development
Whangārei property up for sale at Town Basin suitable for hotel.