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Kaipara deputy mayor wants voters to have their say in the local elections
The final current-term council meeting ended with politicians' valedictory speeches.

'It's just so cool for Whangārei to have the Rugby World Cup'
The World Cup kicks off this Saturday and Northland Kauri player Tui McGeorge can't wait.

Special abilities students take film worldwide
Lady Penelope's Heirlooms is written and produced by Year 11 special ability students.

Comment: How sport can help shape well-rounded humans
Sport is more than honing physical prowess: it builds mental, emotional, and social skills

Public invited to memorial service for the Queen
The memorial service will begin at 5pm on October 2 at the Whangārei Anglican Church.

Bay of Islands Food and Wine Festival canned as bad weather looms
Refunds are currently being processed for ticket holders to the popular event.

What's the catch? Is this the cheapest house and land package in New Zealand?
A bach with 6.4ha of freehold land is up for grabs in the Far North for a mere $175,000.

Whangārei Fringe 2022: A library with a human twist
People are encouraged to interact with a 'human book' in a bid to 'unjudge' others.

More delays as second slip discovered on Brynderwyn Hills
The addition of a second slip is only expected to add up to 10 minutes to travel times.

'Every second counts': Driver cut free after Ruakākā crash
Two people were critically injured when their cars collided on State Highway 1 last night.

Comment: Extreme weather events make a new system for funding roads essential
We need to continue to advocate for properly funded roads as they're vital: Williamson

Your guide to keep the kids entertained these school holidays
Need to entertain the kiddos? We've got you covered with this school holiday guide.

Whangārei Fringe 2022: What the Folk strumming life into the genre
An instrument petting zoo is part of the mini-folk festival destined in the city this week

Douglas Chowns' new painting on show in Whangārei - briefly
The painting will soon be sent to the museum in the UK that commissioned it.

Mayors represent region at Queen Elizabeth II State memorial service
Far North Mayor John Carter met The Queen in 1995 when he showed her around Parliament.

Whangārei mayoral candidates against Three Waters
Co-governance, crime and plans for the first 100 days in office were laid out last night.

Community supports family after child's death falling from tree
A friend of the family said Declan was normally a confident tree-climber.

One arrested in Kaeo after armed police search
One person arrested in Northland following an AOS callout.

Police justified in pursuing car after driver fired shots
The fleeing driver fired multiple shots at police from a .303 rifle

Northland leak 52 points against Tasman Mako in Nelson
Two must-win games for Northland to make the Bunnings Warehouse NPC play-offs.

Playwright hopes Northlanders recall positives about Covid lockdown
Playwright Anders Falstie-Jensen explains why people should reflect on Covid lockdowns.

Junior football teams turn out for Aimee Lindsay memorial games
Around 65 teams turned up to play in honour of Aimee Lindsay.

Northlander marches in procession taking Queen's casket to final resting place
Northlander Anya Ruri marches in procession taking Queen's casket to Westminster Abbey.

Full field for Northland's Ruakākā Races today
Trainer Tony Pike hopes Ruakākā will kickstart his bid for a second Group 1 title.

John Carter wraps up 55-year career in local, central government
Staff recall Mayor's 2am emails, boundless energy and enthusiasm, and "dad jokes".

Joe Bennett: All's fair in love and war - and school prize-giving
The lack of fairness in school prizegivings is baffling

Northland principals welcome new equity funding
Principals are happy to receive extra equity funding they first asked for 20 years ago.

Delays crossing Brynderwyns south of Whangārei next week while slip repaired
Slip on south side of Brynderwyn Hill, south of Whangārei, was caused by recent weather.