Maui's engineers and roller coaster designers compete in challenge
Years 5-8 students from 25 Northland schools their engineering skills into practice.
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NorthTec chief executive reacts to tutors strike
Union members are walking out of classes today and tomorrow.
Pukenui Forest Rangers: Kiwi chick makes all the hard work worthwhile
The chick could be heard calling inside the egg, tapping on the egg wanting to break out.
Northland news in brief: Kaipara water restrictions, drop-in recovery clinic and sculpture symposium returns
News snippets from across the region.
Covid-19: Frontline health care staff know what to do
Northland public health officials preparing response teams to deal with coronavirus.
Authorities fed up with blatant disregard for fire ban in Northland
Fire prosecutions in Northland seriously looked at
Bone of contention: Watchdogs group slams council's kennel buying tactics
The council has been accused of using "underhand tactics" to purchase a new kennel.
School roll more than doubles in 13 years
Kaiwaka in top 10 performing suburbs in New Zealand in terms of median house prices
First home buyers caught between a rock and a hard place
The region's first home buyers are still hamstrung by eligibility rules and affordability.
Whānau day out at Children's Day
The event is free so all whānau can enjoy a day out.
What to do if you win the $50m Powerball jackpot
Advice for Northlanders if they win the $50m Powerball jackpot.
Kaikohe woman's brave journey inspires new recovery hub
A former addict has set up a new recovery hub in Kaikohe to help others.
Pasifika Fusion Festival on this weekend
It includes the passport competition, with return flights to Niue up for grabs.
Pippa gains top grade in world for Cambridge marine science
Whangārei's Pippa Benton is passionate about marine conservation.
News snippets from Northland
More Lotto luck, Child Cancer Appeal and gum trees felled.
Funding cap lift could see more money given to Northland DHB
Northland DHB's approved budget deficit to be nearly $13m for this year.
Ngunguru duo take out first-year singles titles
John Wilde and Barbara Hopper battled tough opposition to take out the singles titles.
Four charged over massive Northland drug bust in court
Police raid uncovered five greenhouses filled with more than 4000 plants.
Takahiwai Rugby League club's new 'Smart' field
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the Bream Bay area.
Far North District Council hopes to tap into water storage
Far North District Council hopes to tap into water storage funding
Northport seeing significant decline in log arrivals for export
Downturn in the forestry sector affecting jobs and log arrivals at Northport.
Adam Tipene has no defence and admits stabbing police dog
Adam Tipene changes his mind after hearing police evince and pleads guilty.
Thieves pretend to be workers to steal tools
Scam involved thieves posing as workers.
Northland news in brief: Firefighters frustrated, lucky Lotto stores and students' art features in Wellington
News snippets from across the region.
Officer thought police dog would be bludgeoned to death
Police officer describes attack on canine companion just weeks after graduating.
High-risk drivers given a chance on Northland police operation
Police operation aims to help recidivist drivers get back on the road legally.
Northland couple's story about gender transition
Rural Northland trans couple gives a genre-bending exclusive about love and transition.
Coastal aquifers seriously at risk, weekend rain provides little relief
More than two dozen aquifers are nearing their lowest groundwater levels on record.
Tech-savvy students to take part in region-wide engineering competition
Northpower EPro8 Challenge kicks off this week with 70 Northland teams participating.
Trial of man charged with stabbing police dog starts
Jury trial for man charged with stabbing police dog begins in Whangārei.
Kaipara communities want thoroughly planned wharf upgrade
Tinopai residents want improvements to their 30yo wharf while retaining the village feel.