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Joe Bennett: Joe Bennett: Few better ways to spend a day than reading Evelyn Waugh
Reading Evelyn Waugh is one of life's pleasures.

Amateur swimming pioneer Douglas Bruce Haigh in focus at Whangārei Museum
Illustrated certificate highlight's Haigh's impact and legacy in Whangārei.

OPINION: The sacred can still be found in the world - Vaughan Gunson
Vaughan Gunson finds sacred still exists, in two Whangārei art exhibitions

Opinion: What can't freeze time but we can slow down ageing
Wellness is never about surviving, but about thriving.

Whangārei fire crew walk off job in nationwide strike action
An 86-hour working week is not uncommon for Whangārei career firefighters.

Live: Hundreds still without power in Far North, Kaitaia cut off due to flooding
Kaitaia still cut off due to flooding, slips,while hundreds remain without power

Whangārei 'gentlemen's club' chipping into region's conservation effort
Men's Shed fix furniture for the community and build traps for conservation.

Muslim group from Hamilton coming to Northland to talk about Islam
Roadshows in Northland this weekend to educate people on the teachings of Islam.

Person seriously hurt in Tikipunga crash
Paramount Parade in Tikipunga is closed while police attend the scene of a serious crash.

Judge says drink-driver's case a rare exception to those normally resulting in prison
Judge accepts drink driver a good person who made a "terrible, terrible" decision to drive

Northland weather blocks roads, causes slips and flooding - and more is on the way
Northland battered by heavy rain and strong winds

Puhipuhi beef farmers reset pasture traditions
Changing grass systems isn't easy but it's worth it, a Puhipuhi couple believe.

Sandy Myhre with news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds from Sandy Myhre

'Let's Get to School' campaign to target Northland's absentee students
The "Let's Get to School" campaign aims to get Northland's truants back into class.

Wilding pines could be gone in 10 years
New funding to tackle Far North wilding pine problem

'Why are people choosing crime?': Locals feel plagued by thieves
Burglaries and car thefts have risen since last year.

All Northland local body candidates confirmed
Almost 200 candidates are standing for election across Northland's four councils.

World ranked Northland boxer Mea Motu to take on highly-rated Thai champion
Kaitaia's Mea "Nightmea" Motu to take on first international boxing opponent

Driving suspensions taking months to enforce
Drivers with maximum demerit points are not receiving suspension notices for months.

Employment Court rules in workers' favour regarding leave
Northland timber processor breached the Holidays Act, Employment Court rules.

'I got kicked three times': Mother on trial for ill-treatment of her nine children
Mother on trial accused of assaulting, neglecting, and ill-treating her children.

20 years and still going for 82yo Riding for the Disabled volunteer
Long-time Whangārei volunteer receives recognition.

News briefs: Lotto 2nd division winner sold, severe weather, and liquor store robbed
News in brief from Northland.

Whangārei liquor store robbed by youths with axe, hammer
The offenders stole cash and cigarettes from the Whangārei Liquor Centre.

Strong wind and heavy rain watch for Northland
Strong wind and heavy rain on the way for Northland

Photos: Waipapakauri Bombers claim TRL title in thrilling Grand Final
Stunning second-half Ōtāngarei Knights comeback levelled the scores at 24-24 at fulltime.

Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai says voting in local body elections important for everybody
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai urges people to get out and vote.

Aged care on downward spiral: private finance a safety net for the future
Northlanders currently pay up to $64k a year for their aged care.