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Kaitāia boxing champ Mea Motu confident ahead of big fight
Motu said she was dedicating the fight to her Te Rarawa iwi and 'Pukepoto hard.'
'I’ll be happy when...'Dr Libby returns to Whangārei to help us enhance quality of life
'I want to offer people ways to feel better when they might not know how.'
SH1 now open after serious crash in Waipū
One person dead after Northland three-vehicle crash - road now open
Call to Northlanders to donate generously to rescue helicopter service as annual appeal begins
Northland Rescue Helicopter 2023 annual appeal on now
News in brief: Police seek information
The latest news bites from around the region.
People with any information on Ruakākā homicide urged to step up
Police appeal for more information on Ruakākā homicide.
Love over lawns - Kaitāia's free community cuts cut for wedding
Kaitāia's Joel Cross is suspending his free community lawnmowing service for love.
Poacher with 109 scallops apprehended at closed Northland fishery
A boat and dive gear were seized and the man is likely to face prosecution.
News in brief: Koast on this weekend; Bald Angels needs help to fund the kai boxes
The latest news bites from around the region.
Youngest learners vulnerable amidst sector struggles, teachers say
In a recent survey, 90 per cent of teachers in ECE said ratios are not fit for purpose
John Williamson: Farmers are getting the safety message and road users need to as well
Last year 13 farmers lost their lives on New Zealand farms.
Ancient game of chess on show at Northland Chess Championship
Bad bishops, gambits and howlers likely in Kerikeri this month.
'It’s terrible what happened to him': Beloved street busker in hospital after alleged hit-and-run
"As whānau, we can only hope for him to get well soon."
'Stupendously successful': Whangārei Maritime Festival wows 13,000-plus visitors
Organisers are already planning for 2024 after a popular debut.
Kevin Page: Parking pickle ends on an amicable note
OPINION: I thanked him for doing the right thing and not just driving off.
'It’s such a privilege and honour' Northlander proud to lead the Kiwis into battle
From Hokianga to leading your country — James Fisher-Harris captains Kiwis
'It’s only a matter of time until someone ... is killed': Fears child will be hit at notorious school intersection
The community member says the council has dragged its heels on safety work.
Whangārei's Wiremu Neho named community golf coach of the year
Several of his prodigies have reached high performance levels nationally.
Far North news in brief: Stolen defibrillator found, Twin Bridges closure and free workshops
News snippets from the Far North
Caution advised after sperm whales die after stranding on Ninety Mile Beach
Public asked to maintain caution while using Ninety Mile Beach after whale stranding.
The road ahead: What Northland's leaders want to see from our new MPs
The preliminary results are out, and Northland's leaders have reacted.
'Humbled and honoured' New MPs ready to get to work for region
There are lots of challenges ahead for the new MPs.
Te Tai Tokerau seat narrowly held by Kelvin Davis, special votes yet to counted
The Labour MP is narrowly in front in the Te Tai Tokerau seat.
Red tide looks to turn blue: Who led the race for Northland's seats?
A nail-biting race for one electorate had everyone on the edge of their seats.
Our Treasures: ‘Mining’ within the Whangārei Museum collection
The mine at Puhipuhi was active from 1907 until 1947, extracting mercury.
Carolyn Hansen: Use it or lose it
OPINION: We have become physically lazy and mentally slothful.
Northlanders urged to join the hunt for NZ's next fallen meteorite
Nine known meteorites in the past 160 years have been found after landing in NZ.
Back to the future: Farmer trains oxen to replace tractor
Northlander Claire Ganantchian has a dream of zero-carbon farming.
Jonny Wilkinson: The long and winding road to the Hokianga
OPINION: The weekend didn't turn out as planned.
Joe Bennett: Challenging denim jeans' status as a symbol of Western freedom
Jeans blossomed by being emblematic of youth, glamour and American prosperity.
Fatal dog attack: Family of elderly Moerewa woman 'devastated' by 'tragic loss'
The woman had reportedly spent her entire life in the Far North community.
'Scary': Calls for more police after Ruakākā homicide investigation launched
Ruakākā homicide inquiry: Locals from small community want increased police presence
New Kaitāia community driver testing officer to help learner drivers
Community driver testing officer for Kaitāia will make things easier for learner drivers