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Mixed feelings about proposal to hike teachers' registration fees
Some aren't happy with the increase, others say it is necessary.
Junior singles bowlers set to star
Many of Northland's top bowling teams are hitting the road to compete in national events.
What's On: A list of events around the region
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Templeton and Lobb leading Northland spirit
Templeton, 17, finally got her debut while Lobb was left out due a sudden illness.
Betty Hooper: 100 years old and still excited by life
And she has an amazing ability to recall names, dates and places.
Human remains found at Far North beach
A Whangārei couple recently unearthed a nearly intact human skeleton at a Russell beach.
Waitangi Day 2020: 40,000 enjoy whānau day out
The day started with a dawn ceremony followed by breakfast served by the Prime Minister.
Eastwood: Ahipara courts revamp a godsend
Sport Northland chief executive profiles a great initiative to restore courts in Ahipara.
Kerikeri kindergarten makes headway in battle against climate change
Kindy's efforts to reduce carbon footprint has paid off.
Residents urged to take responsibility for their carbon emissions
Bay of Islands residents are being urged to take action to reduce their carbon emissions.
Whangārei's Rugby World Cup dates confirmed
Two of Northland's best rugby products could be with the Black Ferns to play in Whangarei.
Muslim leader offers Māori support to fight social injustices
Muslims invited to a pōwhiri at Te Tii Marae for the first time.
Lollipop woman to make Parua Bay safer for kids
Aimee Harrison patrols outside Parua Bay School to guide parents and kids across the road.
Long wait over for museum honouring Māori military service
Well over 1000 people attended the dawn opening of Te Rau Aroha, Waitangi's newest museum.
Whangārei may need to step in with water supplies
The district will support its neighbours by supplying water.
Knights battle Aces in Northland heat
The Northern Districts Knights played out their first game in Northland for 2020.
DoC investigates unauthorised closure of popular tourist spot
Local woman says she was concerned about the health of the stream and its wildlife.
Northlanders run 90 More Miles for Kind Hands charity
The Classic Builders 90 More Miles fun run raises funds for Kind Hands.
Beam it up: Second giant steel structure sent to Auckland
Second big beam from Whangārei lands at Auckland bridge project
Mercury in Whangārei area creeps towards 40C
Whangārei breaking weather records but southerlies expected to cool things off a bit.
Politics to the fore as Waitangi gets underway
The only mudslinging at Waitangi these days seems to be from politicians.
New programme to boost Māori education launched in Kerikeri
A commitment to Māori education was welcomed at a Government announcement in Kerikeri.
Foy retains world track title
The former Whangārei's Marsden Wheelers cycling club member is on fire on the track.
New ute for the dogs: Whangārei man's first buy after winning Lotto
New ute for the dogs: Whangārei man's first buy after winning Lotto.
Locals key to Northland projects, says infrastructure chief
Key sites will visited in a locally based infrastructure roadshow coming to the North.
180,000 Northlanders asked to get behind Kia Kaha
Push for five major infrastructure projects gains momentum.
PM vows Dame Whina's legacy will be taught in schools
Statue to 'Mother of the Nation' Dame Whina Cooper unveiled in Panguru before huge crowd.
Farmers sending cattle to abattoirs earlier than usual
Dry weather is forcing Northland farmers to send animals to freezing works earlier.
Photos: Weekend of sports in Northland
John Stone captured these images over the weekend.
Spirit beat Blaze to make first-ever one-day final
Wellington were no match for the Spirit on day one as the home side won by 121 runs.
Tennis players brave the heat
With temperatures registering almost 30 degrees, it was like an oven on court.