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'Make a huge difference': Principals praise KidsCan support
KidsCan supports 1100 schools, helping with food, shoes, and jackets.
Teenager named as victim of shooting at Whangārei layby
Police have released the name of a teenager fatally shot at a layby area in Ōtaika.
News in brief: Warning for dog owners
The latest news bites from around the region.
‘A thousand times harder’: Parents turn to charities as school costs rise
Parents increasingly rely on charities due to rising school costs.
‘Succumbing to foul play’: Police launch homicide investigation into motorcyclist’s death
Police believe he was killed between 7pm and 11pm on Tuesday.
'Significant clinical risk': Dargaville Hospital rostered overnight doctor only five out of 55 nights
A senior Northland doctor is worried about a lack of medical staff.
The community mission to protect Northland’s iconic surf beach dunes
Native dune plants thrive in constant movement.
Roads ’in disrepair’: Speed limits reversed on North highways despite safety concerns
Speed limits on sections of Northland highways will return to previous levels by July 1.
No hanging around for Far North’s new national champ hang glider Tom Kellner
Flying like a bird sees Far North man win national hang gliding title
Kerikeri Hunting & Fishing hit by overnight burglary
The 'church' burglary was reported to police at 6.30am.
Motorcyclist found dead in creek closes SH15, police investigating
The road was expected to remain closed until Thursday afternoon.
Mangamuka road repairs survive first major storm since reopening
Despite heavy rain, Mangamuka Gorge repairs in Far North survive first big storm
Sweetwater Aquifer getting water into Kaitāia homes soon – council
After two false starts, water from Sweetwater Aquifer is set to flow into Kaitāia homes.
‘Mind-blowing’ effort: Community unites after Mangawhai tornado
Residents praised the community's strong support and spirit.
'Everything to lose': Community protests Bream Bay sand mining
Protesters fear the proposed fast-track sand mining project could kill marine life.
Far North news in brief: Highway sealing, gun seized and reading ambassador wanted
News snippets from the Far North.
Thermal curtains for Far North homes from $70k energy wellness fund
Far North Energy Wellness Fund putting thermal curtains into homes to make them warmer.
Trust providing support for disabled robbed of more than $2000
Money raised for the Special Olympics was taken.
Future-proofing our roads: The strategy behind timely reseals
Summer is the optimal time for roadwork due weather conditions.
'I will never see him again': Mum's grief after son killed in hit-and-run
Damon Clark died while visiting a waterfall. The man who hit him has now been sentenced.
Mooring piracy rampant during windy summer – Harbourmaster
Mooring piracy has been an issue for boaties in Northland this summer.
Fast-track legislation stirs up opponents of Northland sand mining plan
Allowing a firm to apply for fast-tracked consent to mine sand has galvanised opposition.
‘A little bit of everything’: Long-weekend weather a mixed bag for Aucklanders
Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued in the North and South Islands.
Joe Bennett: Rates rise as councils prioritise poetic pursuits
The council hired a poet, adding his work to the latest rates demand.
Road to justice: High-profile trials set for 2025 at Whangārei courts
Three high-profile murder trials set for 2025 in Whangārei, starting with Perkinson case.
Read the winning entries from NZSA Northland’s open short story competition
Annual writing contest attracted 47 entries this year.
Northland farmers see golden tourism opportunity
The Northland farming couple turning fields into gold