Dedication and hard work pays off: Northland gymnasts to compete across the ditch
The trio have put in the hard yards to qualify for the world-class event.
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Joe Bennett: What Henry the seagull may be teaching us about our own delusions
Why seek to please a gull that would cheerfully eat our eyes?
Govt’s new 'pet bond' won’t make a difference to struggling renters, animal advocates say
Northlanders unsure whether new 'pet bond' will make a difference to renters.
Four Northland artists to feature at prestigious art fair
Dickinson's mission is to show the wealth of talent Northland has to offer.
News in brief: Miniature trains running; Far North water restrictions ease
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kaipara Mayor wants Māori ward gone before next local elections
The Govt changes signalled this month allow council to reverse Māori ward decisions.
Brynderwyns are on the national political radar, we don’t need to grandstand - John Williamson
OPINION: It was disappointing to see the alternative labelled a "fiasco" or "unjustified".
News in brief: St John first aid win breaks 13-year dry spell; fire at Whangārei Heads
The latest news bites from around the region.
Mobile nurse-led vascular service visits Kaitāia for the first time
The service helps alleviate pressure on the visiting fortnightly consultant clinic.
News briefs from the Far North - kapa haka, poi lessons, art exhibition and phone services down
News snippets from the Far North
Delay to opening of Kaitāia’s new town square
Structural design issues have caused the hold-up.
Controversial Kaitāia hostel closed after Dangerous Building notice
The Hike and Bike has been subject to several complaints to council.
Sport NZ making a splash as leading regional rate planned to be cut
Northland Regional Council wants to cut the rate which helped fund key sports projects.
News in brief: Bus fares increasing for kids; Kiwi musician Tiki Taane comes to Whangārei
The latest news bites from around the region.
Northland Expressway will grow region by $2.1b a year, new report says
The report shows huge economic and social benefits for Northland, plus a boost to GDP.
Kaitāia loses cellphone and broadband services after fibre cable cut
Work being done to install a fence post caused the outage.
Woman at home when trio break in: One arrested, police still looking for others
An 18yo woman was taken into custody and appeared in the Whangārei District Court today.
He did this brazenly: Northland residents want truck company fined for using banned detour route
“These particular two corners are just not suitable for truck and trailers."
Northland school librarian getting books back in kids' hands
What once served as a classroom is now a hub of activity and learning.
News in brief: Fire season shift in Northland; police release more details about Whangārei Heads death
The latest news bites from around the region.
Northland dairy farms improving effluent discharges, but a third breach consents
Northland dairy farms improving but a third still breaching effluent discharge consents.
Northland's Mea Motu defending world title against Thai opponent in Auckland
The title defence for Kaitāia’s world boxing champ Mea Motu is on April 26.
Leela Brown inspiring next generation of Far North Air Force hopefuls
The Kaitāia-raised comms and info systems technician shares her career steps.
Kaitāia and surrounds focus for radio show crew
More FM Northland Breakfast show in Kaitāia
Submissions close soon on Whangārei District Council's Long Term Plan - Mayor Vince Cocurullo
Mayor urges people to make submissions on Whangārei District Council's long- term plan.
Govt expects 'significant interest' in charter schools in Northland
The first are expected to be up and running by next year.
Getting back into the kitchen - Carolyn Hansen
It's time to reverse the dangerous trend of unhealthy eating.
Our treasures: Fish display highlights Kiwi North’s underwater world
Kiwi North’s Life and Tides marine exhibition displays array of underwater features.
Jonny Wilkinson: When you try to fix something which in turn causes another problem
OPINION: Why district health nurses are some of the unsung heroes of our health system.
News in brief: Dargaville Police Station reopens; local band and music shop create vinyl album
The latest news bites from around the region.
Joe Bennett: Oldest man on the planet tells it like it is
OPINION: John Tinniswood, of Stockport in England, is now the oldest man on Earth.
Fire chief recalls chaotic scene at Kaipara school bus crash
Four people were taken Whangārei and Dargaville hospitals.
Northland dodges worst of storm overnight Thursday
The region has come through the worst of the weather largely unscathed.