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Bay of Islands Music Fest adds Dave Dobbyn to line-up
NZ artists add star power to January 8 festival, with Benee, The Beths and Tami Neilson.
Privet infestation becomes personal challenge
Privet targeted at Poroti in major Northland weed control project.
Circumnavigating the country on horseback
A woman is circumnavigating the country to raise awareness for Leg-Up Trust.
Local French interpreter worries for her elderly mum in France terrorist attacks
Northland French interpreter said Muslim migrants not integrating well to society.
Heritage assessment finds nothing significant in building on Puriri Park Rd
Group calls on Kāinga Ora to halt Whangārei state housing development pending assessment.
Northland's endangered tara iti/fairy tern get no-fly zone
Northland fairy tern under threat from low-flying aircraft.
Hihiaua Cultural Centre takes out the big honour in NZ Architecture awards
Two Northland buildings win at New Zealand Architecture Awards.
Kaikohe's free dental service folds, 1300 still on waiting list
Free trial was supposed to pave the way for permanent, koha-based dental clinics.
Northland Guy Fawkes celebrations spark safety warning
Northland Guy Fawkes celebrations spark safety warning from fire officials and local SPCA.
News snippets from Northland
Youth questioned over Kerikeri High School fire; and FNDC needs more librarians.
Westerkamp shines at Sandy Bay's Polar Bear
The 16-year-old took out the junior girls' and open women divisions.
Waipapa Rotary gears up for final book fair
Volunteers' backs and knees no longer up to task of lugging heavy boxes of books.
Auckland traffic costs Kerikeri firefighter world record
Simon Trye aimed to set a record for running a half marathon in full firefighting kit.
Covid kills Kerikeri's street party, vineyard party takes its place
Kerikeri Street Party pulls up to 5000 people on the evening after the half marathon.
Far North community fights back over 'red clay' on road
Henderson Bay residents have taken the council to task for using red clay on their road.
Whangārei District Council to have Māori wards from 2022
Māori wards introduced for Whangārei District Council in 2022 elections
Eight-wicket haul a possible Kaipara club record
Cunis' eight-wicket haul saw City all out for 36 on Saturday.
Endangered bird's death prompts call for better protection
Native bird advocate calls for more patrols around the Ruakaka Wildlife Refuge.
Davis says Oranga Tamariki failing kids, commits to 'getting it right'
Kelvin Davis is the new Minister for Children.
NRC by-election after councillor resigns to cost tens of thousands
Byelection needed after Northland regional Councillor resigns
Two women rescued by visiting surfer
One of the two 21-year-olds was 'seconds away from drowning' in a persistent rip.
Six60 singer Matiu Walters to host band movie in Whangārei
Whangārei to host advance viewing on new Six60 movie - and Northlanders can win tickets
A weighty matter - balancing act on big scales at museum
Do you remember the Plunket nurse weighing your babies using handheld scales with a hook?
Northern Swords edge out championship win
It was the second time in three years the Northern Swords have topped the second division.
Heroic visitor saves lives as Kaitaia's old bowling club burns
Visitor credited with raising alarm, dragging tenants to safety as club damaged by blaze.
Cause of power cut unknown at this stage
Northpower working to restore power in the greater Whangārei area.
Housing market ripe for picking with low interest rates
Northland couple's secret on how they managed to get on to the property ladder.
Far North councillor challenges decision on Māori wards
Councillor calls on locals to demand a poll on Māori wards.
Veteran Northland politician calls for law change on Māori seats
Law allowing poll to overturn decisions on Māori seats isn't delivering - Dover Samuels
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Kaitaia to host te ao Māori podcast Taringa
Te ao Māori podcast Taringa to broadcast from Kaitaia next month.