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Northland infrastructure spend could see 10 years of SH1 roadworks
Northland infrastructure spend could see 10 years of SH1 roadworks

Foster Hope among three finalists for community awards
Charity gives out backpacks full of essentials to kids in foster care.

Far North fights 100 fires so far this year - despite total fire ban
"Some in our communities are choosing to blatantly ignore the risks."

Six60 in Whangārei: What you need to know
The Kiwi band will be supported by LAB, Sons of Zion and Vayne.

News snippets from Northland
SH1 closed over Mangamukas for resurfacing, more Lotto Luck.

Epic horse trek hits stumbling block in Northland
But Larissa Mueller and Sprite have mostly been treated with kindness.

Mussels cook to death as temperatures soar in Northland
Mussels cook to death - as temperatures soar in Northland

Northland drought: $80,000 support a good start
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor declared a drought on Tuesday.

Two farms fined nearly $75,000 for effluent discharges
Fonterra clamps down on non-compliant Northland dairy farms by stopping milk collection.

Young landlubbers get taste of Navy life on Waitangi Day
Students from Whangārei and Kaitaia spent Waitangi Day on Navy vessel.

Te Tii Marae connected to broadband thanks to PGF
The marae in Waitangi is one of 17 in Northland connected through PGF funding.

Whangārei artist explores self through portrait
Sally Spicer's self-portrait named finalist for Adam Portraiture Award.

Stan Semenoff Logging keeps transport licence
A decision to revoke the transport licence for a Northland truck company has been dropped.

Dog attack: 33 sheep killed by roaming canine
Sheep had their "throats ripped out or their faces caved in", others drowned in a creek.

Government declares drought in Northland and parts of Auckland
An adverse weather event has been declared in all of Northland and parts of Auckland.

Man at centre of three-hour standoff sentenced
After three hours and as police moved into a property, Hiko Komene gave himself up.

Unpaid road user charges: Northland company owes $530,000
Company operated at least 68 truck and trailer units which were liable for road charges.

Big changes needed for regional development: Infrastructure NZ
INZ CEO Paul Blair says Northlanders need vision for the future of their region.

Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill
Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill making its way through Parliament.

Carter Holt Harvey decides to shut Whangārei sawmill
Carter Holt Harvey to shut its Whangārei sawmill employing 111 people.

Work starts on new $24 million unit at Whangārei Hospital
Work starts on new $24 million unit at Whangārei Hospital.

Kia Kaha Northland campaign gets huge response
Northland mayors are thrilled with the massive response to the social media campaign.

Listen to your body - Woman's message after ovarian cancer diagnosis
Andrea Cameron is urging women to be aware of the symptoms and see a doctor.

Northland news in brief: Lottery results, Far North scrub fires and Waipū skatepark
News snippets from Northland

Pio Terei supports literacy campaign in Northland with reading on decline
Pio Terei visited The Warehouse in Whangārei on Saturday to read to kids.