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Pies and workouts: Whangārei takes on Gumboot Friday
The 2022 Gumboot Friday Appeal is raising funds for free counselling for young people.
Arrests follow overnight burglaries in Whangārei
A 26-year-old man is facing charges relating to burglary with a weapon and theft.
Police arrest five people for commercial burglaries
A 26-year-old man is due to appear in court today.
100MW grid-connected battery, largest in the country, to be built at Ruakākā
Northland to get 100MW grid-connected battery - the largest in the country.
'Disgusting behaviour': Child spotted hacking pōhutukawa trees with axe
The council has written to the people believed to be involved in the incident.
Staffy owner's neighbour thwarts dog theft
Two men tried to grab the animal off the side of the road.
Man who died in Onerahi homicide named by police
The body of Bob Kleiman was found in a Whangārei property last Thursday.
Northland nurse receives major award for Covid response work
Award for Northland nurse's Covid response mahi
Northland mayors support new look at contentious Three Waters push
Three Waters: Northland mayors support re-look at the plan.
Dargaville artist's mural wins Keep New Zealand Beautiful award
Dargaville mural wins national award for Kaipara artist.
Whangārei schoolgirl is 2022 Fred Hollows NZ Junior Ambassador
Whangārei girl who had first book published at seven is Fred Hollows NZ Junior Ambassador
Fijian in Whangārei to see daughter play in Women's Rugby World Cup
Former Fijian halfback rates Sid Going as the greatest No 9 to play the game.
Flood of beautiful paintings: Generous Northland artists donate work to Ukraine fundraiser
The artists behind a fundraising auction and exhibition for Ukraine need help.
Man who held steering wheel while driver shot at police gets home detention
The judge told the man had he been involved in an overseas police shooting, he'd be dead.
Man arrested and charged with Onerahi murder
A 42-year-old will appear in court this afternoon, facing a murder charge.
Shane Reti: Declined GP referrals the tip of the iceberg
Easing pressures on the health system will be challenging.
Whangārei student 'nervous' delivering match ball
A dad is proud his daughter played a role in the Women's Rugby World Cup in Whangārei.
Thousands descend on Whangārei's Northland Events Centre again for World Cup quarter-finals
Rugby clash sees big crowd at Whangārei's Northland Events Centre as Black Ferns run riot.
Decommission and costs at former Refining NZ on track
Thirty-five shipments of fuel products completed since April at Marsden Point.
Get out the fans - Northland to swelter in high humidity this weekend
Climate change sees earlier than normal high humidity for Northland.
Our Treasures: It's try time - rugby programmes are a fitting keepsake
Rugby World Cup programmes will help people relive memories made for many years to come.
Carolyn Hansen: Health and fitness myths that need busting
Be your own best friend and do the research.
Country's leaders push for biggest changes to local democracy in 30 years
Some say the review provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine the future.
Brent Eastwood: Hosting the Women's Rugby World Cup is a win for all
OPINION: Amazing stadium, rugby and role modelling all come together.
Azzurre quietly confident of upsetting Les Bleus in Whangārei
The Six Nations regulars will meet in their first World Cup quarter-final in Whangārei.
Taniwha centre rewarded for a good season with a Super Rugby contract
Another Northland player picks up a Super Rugby contract after a stellar NPC campaign.
Women's Rugby World Cup: Powerhouse Portia named to start vs Wales
Woodman just wants to get the ball, run hard and have fun in the quarter-final.
Discovery of man's body in Whangārei sparks homicide investigation
Forensic teams are onsite at an Onerahi property.
A summer of roadworks in store to improve Northland's 'poor' roads
The installation of the safety features is part of the Government's Road to Zero strategy.
Striking nurses say low pay hurting access to primary health care
Nurses were striking to "demand respect and bring attention" to the issues.
New bites: Dog trialists taking on Waikato; culvert project wins international award
News in brief from Northland.