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Farmers and growers rejoice with decent rain
But soil moisture level in Northland not where it should be, Niwa says.
Students donate time for National Volunteer Week
As part of National Volunteer Week, Whangārei students donate their time to Hospice.
Four men on cannabis charges remanded in custody again
Four men charged over cannabis-growing operation remain in custody.
Increased Covid-19 testing shows no new Northland cases
The DHB is continuing to test for Covid-19 with extended hours at testing centres.
Northland man jailed for stabbing police dog, fleeing police
Man jailed for stabbing police dog trying to ram police cars, aggravated burglary.
Northland news in brief: Man sustains injuries from shotgun
News snippets from across the region.
Two men appear in court in relation to Bridget Simmonds case
Whangārei man appears in court for murder of Bridget Simmonds.
Wayne Brown: Milk plant project 'complicated'
Market volatility a major factor holding back construction of milk plant in Kerikeri.
Jobs for Northland in fast-tracked infrastructure projects
Jobs and opportunities for Northland in fast-tracked infrastructure projects.
Why Northland's tsunami sirens are causing confusion
Northland's tsunami sirens confused with fire alarms.
More nurses needed to meet demand
Covid-19 impact may worsen nurse shortage in Northland.
Mayors call for govt intervention in electricity market
'Energy poverty' already a problem in parts of Northland.
Results of redundancy at LVL plant days away
Hundreds of worried LVL plant workers to know next week who will keep their jobs.
Bruce Rogan thinking about contesting election for new party
Prominent Northland local govt critic may contest election for new political party.
Northland news in brief: Honey Wars set to screen
News snippets from across the region.
Jail sentence ends Whangārei man's trail of destruction
Derek Lynn jailed for part in tyre stabbing crime spree.
Northland winter bowls in full swing
After a long break in play, Northland's bowling clubs are returning to the greens.
Redundancy news a bolt of lightning, says Whangārei man
Whangārei sawmill worker made redundant speaks about the hardship of losing his job.
Meth addiction lands repeat offender in court again
Shane Legg sentenced to home detention where his father is seriously ill and dying.
Bay businesses triple promotion spend as competition heats up for domestic tourists
Concerns are that otherwise region will be pushed to back of the queue.
Request for Parliament to look into proposed HNZ development
Puriri Park Rd housing plan hits a snag with a petition lodged in Parliament.
Northlanders urged to support Māori businesses
Te Hiku communities are being encouraged to support local Māori businesses post Covid-19.
David Seymour to stand for Act in Whangārei - but not that David Seymour
Both are sure there won't be any confusion in September's general election.
Work for contractors dries up at the refinery
Culham Engineering will have only a few staff on site at the Marsden Pt refinery.
Food banks struggle with demand as more Northlanders need help
More Northlanders are relying on emergency food parcels to feed their families.
Northland rail upgrade providing work for locals
Two hundred contractors and KiwiRail staff needed over the coming months for project.
Warm clothes sought for Pacific Island seasonal workers in Northland
Donations of warm clothes are being sought for chilly seasonal workers stuck in Northland.
Victory for GMO opposition: NRC votes to reverse position
The council has voted to reverse its predecessor's decision and include a GMO policy.
Northland father and son found after night lost in Puketi Forest
Father and son spend night in Puketi Forest as temperatures drop and rain falls.