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Mixed feelings about proposal to hike teachers' registration fees
Some aren't happy with the increase, others say it is necessary.
What's On: A list of events around the region
Looking for something to do this weekend?
Betty Hooper: 100 years old and still excited by life
And she has an amazing ability to recall names, dates and places.
Human remains found at Far North beach
A Whangārei couple recently unearthed a nearly intact human skeleton at a Russell beach.
Waitangi Day 2020: 40,000 enjoy whānau day out
The day started with a dawn ceremony followed by breakfast served by the Prime Minister.
New competition team for fire brigade
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the Bream Bay area.
Kerikeri kindergarten makes headway in battle against climate change
Kindy's efforts to reduce carbon footprint has paid off.
Residents urged to take responsibility for their carbon emissions
Bay of Islands residents are being urged to take action to reduce their carbon emissions.
Muslim leader offers Māori support to fight social injustices
Muslims invited to a pōwhiri at Te Tii Marae for the first time.
Long wait over for museum honouring Māori military service
Well over 1000 people attended the dawn opening of Te Rau Aroha, Waitangi's newest museum.
Whangārei may need to step in with water supplies
The district will support its neighbours by supplying water.
DoC investigates unauthorised closure of popular tourist spot
Local woman says she was concerned about the health of the stream and its wildlife.
Northlanders run 90 More Miles for Kind Hands charity
The Classic Builders 90 More Miles fun run raises funds for Kind Hands.
Beam it up: Second giant steel structure sent to Auckland
Second big beam from Whangārei lands at Auckland bridge project
Mercury in Whangārei area creeps towards 40C
Whangārei breaking weather records but southerlies expected to cool things off a bit.
Politics to the fore as Waitangi gets underway
The only mudslinging at Waitangi these days seems to be from politicians.
New programme to boost Māori education launched in Kerikeri
A commitment to Māori education was welcomed at a Government announcement in Kerikeri.
New ute for the dogs: Whangārei man's first buy after winning Lotto
New ute for the dogs: Whangārei man's first buy after winning Lotto.
Innovation project connects regional industry with community
Joblab will launch on February 3, bringing industry representatives into Whangārei CBD.
Locals key to Northland projects, says infrastructure chief
Key sites will visited in a locally based infrastructure roadshow coming to the North.
180,000 Northlanders asked to get behind Kia Kaha
Push for five major infrastructure projects gains momentum.
PM vows Dame Whina's legacy will be taught in schools
Statue to 'Mother of the Nation' Dame Whina Cooper unveiled in Panguru before huge crowd.
Photos: Weekend of sports in Northland
John Stone captured these images over the weekend.
Photos: Northlanders soak in creativity at ArtBeat
Check out these awesome photos from John Stone.
Northland mayors unite to get five major infrastructure projects
Mayors get together on infrastructure push.
Northland's hottest weekend of the year
The temperatures were higher than average but some slight relief is on the way.
Teacher puts pressure on Govt to fund more doctors
A petition seeking more GPs in Northland has garnered nearly 700 signatures.
'Mother of the Nation' immortalised at Panguru
Statue based on iconic photo of Dame Whina Cooper and mokopuna starting 1975 Land March.
Male sex abuse survivor speaks out to assist healing
Paul Davenport speaks out about being sexually abused as a child growing up in Northland.
Massive bridge beams made in Northland
Largest beams made in Northland for Ellerslie Bridge project.