Nearly 500 students back at school after truancy campaign launch
The Let's Get to School campaign began in early August.
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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
Playwright hopes Northlanders recall positives about Covid lockdown
Playwright Anders Falstie-Jensen explains why people should reflect on Covid lockdowns.
Northland leak 52 points against Tasman Mako in Nelson
Two must-win games for Northland to make the Bunnings Warehouse NPC play-offs.
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.
Junior football teams turn out for Aimee Lindsay memorial games
Around 65 teams turned up to play in honour of Aimee Lindsay.
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.
House of Science: Hokianga holds first-ever science festival
Kits target rural schools where teachers lack confidence or resources to teach science.
Win against Tasman will boost Northland's playoff chances
Matt Moulds will again lead Northland in their must-win game against the Mako.
A first-time voter's journey: How to vote in the upcoming local elections
How to vote for the first time in this year's local election.
Northland news in brief: Daylight Saving starts; Candidate says don't vote for me; and more
News snippets from Northland.
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.
Latest news from Northland Bowls Centre by Gwen Lawson
News from Northland's bowls scene
Memorial football festival planned for Aimee Lindsay
Lindsay, a promising young footballer, died suddenly in 2019.
News snippets from Northland
Canopy Bridge goes green to mark cerebral palsy awareness.
Grate trial uncovers true scale of Northland's litter to sea problem
Full scale of litter to ocean problem in Northland revealed
Mystery man pays it forward - more than 200 times
Anonymous donor insisted the cash be used at random to cover other customers' bills.
'For a minute I thought I had parked it elsewhere': Huge rise in car theft claims
One Whangārei woman saw teenagers driving her car around town after it was stolen.
Northland iwi backs 1080 poison drop in Waipoua Forest
DoC's plans to drop tonnes of 1080 on Waipoua Forest supported by Te Roroa kaitiaki
Huge shortage: New retirement village care home and dementia unit welcomed in Far North
More retirement villas and a care home with secure dementia centre have been welcomed.
Rankings revealed for Northland district councils' rates, staffing and pay
Is your council one of the best in the country or the worst?
Teenager arrested after three Northland burglaries, failing to stop
The 16-year-old was taken into custody near Kaikohe Airport.
Whangārei car club event back after Covid absence
The Whangārei Suicidal Car Club is holding a 'Show and Shine' in November.
Whangārei Rotarian Peter Smith gets national award for road safety work
Road Safety Education Limited award for Whangārei Rotarian Peter Smith.
Teenager arrested after three burglaries, failing to stop
The 16-year-old allegedly tried to flee from police, who deployed spikes.
Man allegedly drags woman alongside car over tin of lollies
The shop's co-owner is still in hospital after the incident.
Northland Freshwater Improvement Fund Dune Lakes project educates children
Northland dune lake project focuses on region's rare ecosystems.