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New NRC building in Dargaville to be ready in 2021
The Kaipara council will share office space with NRC at a yearly cost of over $721,000.
Maungakaramea success in last-ball drama
This weekend was full of incredibly tight games, a theme of this season's early rounds.
Teacher aides feel undervalued
NZEI union meetings have been taking place around the region.
Green couple win community award with Whangārei clean-up charity
The FORCE charity group have picked up 13 tons of rubbish in the past two years.
News in brief: North Lotto winners bag $333,333 first division
Another Northland Lotto player collects in first division this weekend.
Beekeeper: Govt 'doesn't give a damn' about Northland
A hui over the commercially critical mānuka honey definition has been held in Whangārei.
Video: Record tumbles at Coastal Classic
Predictions before the race of fast conditions certainly came true for over 150 crews.
Mauricio dreaming of NZ sepak takraw empire
Ever heard of sepak takraw? Learn about the Northlander winning on the world stage.
Ten new measles cases in a fortnight; Samoans worry about families back home
Outbreak of measles in Samoa causes grave concerns to Northland-based Samoans
Chile riots a reality check for NZ athletes
Life can be unimaginably different for young sportspeople in other countries.
Missing for nearly two years: What happened to Traceza Urlich?
"Get in touch with us so we can let your family know you are okay:" Police.
Labour weekend beckons beachgoers as surf clubs start patrolling
Northland surf clubs undertook a total of 34 rescues and 86 assisted rescues last season.
Crash as Labour Weekend traffic flows north
Three car pile up south of Whangārei as traffic flows north for Labour weekend.
Kaipara District Council holds first meeting after election
Re-elected Kaipara mayor and councillors sworn in and declare they are back in business.
Lawson: Whangārei and Kensington win fours titles
The men's and women's division finals provided some great drama.
NorthTec student makes discovery on the fly
Student makes surprise find in Northland pond.
Northland news in brief: Māori Language Awards, open gardens and new police officers
Beachgoers are also asked to take care with rare dotterels starting to breed.
Newly discovered shipwreck found at Pouto
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
Sport awards: Williams and Vette-Blomquist star
The who's who of secondary school sport in Northland gathered at ASB Stadium last night.
Road police: Abide by speed limit or expect a ticket
Drive 4kmh over the posted speed limit and a speeding ticket will arrive after your break.
Sports award season hitting its stride
Sport Northland's chief executive previews the upcoming awards nights for the region.
Kerbside recycling in Whangārei speeds up with new glass bins
From November 4, blue bins for glass recycling will be delivered to every household.
Q/A with NFF's Dave Alabaster
This feature is the first of many which will show the amazing work of our local coaches.
Man sentenced to jail after assault on two Whangārei police officers
Officer seriously injured, in hospital for eight days, 10 stitches to a wound on cheek
Whangārei engineering firm gutted at SkyCity fire
Whangārei engineering firm may be called to disassemble steel frames of SkyCity centre
Northland news in brief: Meet wild kiwi, crash victim named
Catch up on news from around the region.
Taipā bridge to open in time for summer traffic
A viewing platform acknowledges the bridge's place as a summertime resting, diving spot.
NorthTec to pay ex-staffer $45,000 for unjustified redundancy
NorthTec didn't do what a fair and reasonable employer could have done
Taniwha woes prompt youth commitment
Building from local youth is the next step forward for the Taniwha.
Mānuka honey definition stinging beekeepers
Northlanders in the honey industry want the definition of mānuka honey changed.
Forecast milk payout still above $6 per kilo
Paying off debt from milk payout top of the list for Northland dairy farmers.
Stolen dog found by police at Northland property
"It's like taking a family member."