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Whangārei's properties now worth a combined $40.6 billion
Value of Whangārei's properties continue to soar
Teen lying on rural road dies after being hit by car
A motorist was driving home from work when they hit a teen lying on Vinegar Hill Rd.
Give the gift of reading to kids this Christmas
"It stokes their imagination, introduces new ideas and other worlds, and teaches empathy."
Whangārei builder nails gold for customer service
Stonewood Homes Whangārei wins Reader's Digest Quality Service Award
Fortress Tai Tokerau: Iwi, DHBs write to PM asking that unvaccinated be kept out
Four major DHBs have supported calls to stop unvaccinated visitors travelling to Northland
Northland news in brief: Passenger cut from wreck; free First Aid training; and vegan pies
News in brief from Northland
Fred Hollows Humanity Award winner: Whangārei girl is passionate about helping animals
Skylar Coates, 10, has been raising money for local Whangārei SPCA since she was four.
Christmas isn't cancelled — it's just relocated to Moerewa
North's surviving Santa parade to go ahead on Saturday as a 'controlled health event'.
Vaccine passports needed to enter NorthTec sites
Anyone going onto any NorthTec campus will need to show vaccine passport from Friday.
Northland throwing coach Robin Ball honoured by Athletics NZ for lifetime work
Well-deserved recognition for lifetime services to the sport.
New Coastguard boat for North Kaipara, courtesy of Lotto and Team NZ
New Coastguard boat for North Kaipara Harbour
Bay of Islands iwi plans border control measures to shut out summer visitors
The roadblocks will prevent holidaymakers visiting Ōpua, Waitangi, Russell, and Paihia.
Serious crash at Northland's Matauri Bay sees one airlifted to hospital
Serious crash in the Far North
'Less stress' for students sitting NCEA
It is uncertain how many Northland students are sitting for their NCEA exams this year.
In the red: Concern, confusion ahead of new traffic light system
Tai Tokerau Border Control slam the new traffic light system, prefers alert levels.
Govt cash to support rangatahi Māori hit by Covid
Nine providers get funding to support Northland rangatahi Māori affected by Covid-19
Northland home-based childcare providers fear closing business as vaccine mandate bites in
Private home-based care won't have government funding or safety checks.
Principal apologises to family of eight-year-old threatened by classmate with knife
The boy's parents are frustrated they had to involve police and the Board of Trustees.
Record fair success and valuable vinyl find worth $15k has Whangārei collector buzzing
Hordes of Whangārei vinyl fans spent Saturday trawling through around 4000 records.
Petition launched to stop Northland rescue helicopter move to Onerahi Airport
Petition set up to stop Northland Rescue Helicopter base moving to Onerahi.
Seeing red: Businesses confused by new rules
Northland hairdresser expects to lose up to 10 per cent of unvaccinated customers.
What's being asked of Northlanders this Christmas with border opening is no small thing
Columnist Vaughan Gunson says be kind to all this Christmas, and wear a face mask
Far North school with 'pro-choice' advocate principal closes after case at the school
A child from Kaitaia is the newest confirmed Covid-19 case in Northland.
Ballance Agri-Nutrients' Whangārei Hub site blessed ahead of work starting
The hub is phase two of more than $50m of investment into the North's economy by the firm.
New vaccine mandate bill great for employment lawyers, not so good for employers
New law around vaccine mandates for staff a legal minefield.
Whangārei nurse Coral Waipo has received share of $20,000 scholarship
Whangārei nurse gets $20,000 scholarships for study to improve Māori healthcare outcomes
Petition to save Marsden Pt Oil Refinery presented to Parliament
Refinery closure will have major impact on Bream Bay and wider Northland economy
'An important step for police': More than 400 Northland officers affected by vaccine mandate
Affected police staff must have their first jab by January 17 and second dose by March 1.
Whangārei District Council rejects funding controversial Oruku conference centre
No ratepayer funding for Whangārei's controversial Oruku conference centre
Search for Whangārei's Brian Bench earns volunteers top honours
Northland volunteer search and rescue groups gain national recognition with Supreme Award.
Influenza, RSV and Covid all expected next winter as borders reopen
Leading epidemiologist concerned over return of influenza next year.