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Dehydrated monkey discovered in container of wood from South America
Dead monkey found in a container of wood products shipped from North America
Night-time cliff rescue Spirits Bay 'out of the box'
Out of the box rescue made more difficult because it was completed at night.
Hikurangi claim second win in five days
Even over the Christmas and New Year period, Northland's bowlers will be kept busy.
Night-time rescue of man from cliff at Spirits Bay
Rescue of trapped climber carried out in dark and windy conditions.
Northland – single super council not on agenda, but closer ties are
Northland councils working closely together.
Boost for roundabout project means second bridge and double-laning
Work at the roundabout a Loop Rd and SH1 intersection will now be double-laned.
Ministry confirms Kāinga Ora failed to secure lease for Ruakākā site
Whangārei MP Dr Shane Reti said there was no healthy discussion with the community.
What's On: Christmas comes to Northland
There's plenty of Christmas events for the family.
Debate over sausage sizzles heats up
Alternative sites are being sought for St John in Paihia following a sausage sizzle feud.
SPCA initiative calls for homes for animals over Christmas
It's hoped some of the temporary homes could become permanent if a bond is created.
New leadership for Ngāpuhi rūnanga
Mangu has been acting chair of the organisation following Sonny Tau's resignation.
Appeal board rules that ice cream makes you happy
Whangārei resident complained over sign outside a Maunu dairy.
Administrator stole $250,000 from Northland school
Administrator stole $250,000 from Northland school.
Hikurangi and Whangārei Power set for national stage
Hikurangi almost secured the double before Whangārei Power took out the men's title.
Where to see Christmas lights in Northland
The story behind a famous display, and a list of others in Northland.
Northland councils seek NZTA dollars for roads damage
Secondary roads in Northland are being damaged due to state highway traffic diversions.
Volunteers needed for Bream Bay beach patrols
More ambassadors needed for beach patrols to help spread the safety message.
Three pet dogs and two cows die of 1080 poisoning around Hukerenui
Regional Council has launched investigations after three dogs and two heifers died.
Kaleidoscope of crafts offers treats for Christmas shoppers
Local artists present their crafts and artwork weekly at the Reyburn House Art Gallery.
Bad vibrations: Roundabout can't come soon enough for patient residents
Project on schedule, but long-suffering residents admit "it's wearing a bit thin".
Onerahi revisits its past
More True Tales of Onerahi includes 106 stories and 450 photographs of the suburb.
Tiny gardeners grow prize-winning sunflowers
Ruawai Kindergarten grew the tallest sunflower in the region, measuring 294cm.
Northland news in brief: Karikari fire under control, kindergarten burgled
News from around Northland.
Teen gives Ardern Christmas card he designed
Two Whangārei teens have received the Prime Minister's Oranga Tamariki Awards.
Police take broad view in rehabilitating high-risk drivers
Northland's top 30 high-risk drivers are to be visited by police in a new operation.
Council apologises to tenants left in dark over sale of flats
Residents living in the council-owned flats known as Almond Court say they are in limbo.
Northland's local heroes make a change
20 Northland locals received the Kiwibank local hero medals on Friday evening.
What Northlanders think about the port move
Many in the North say it would be good for the region.
Heaps to do in the North this weekend
Summer's here, lots happening in our region...
Three decades of milk processing at Fonterra Kauri site
Fonterra Kauri has been processing milk from Northland farmers for 30 years.
Thunderstorm interrupts stunning day of bowls
The centre men's open singles final went right down to the wire.