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Kaitaia to host te ao Māori podcast Taringa
Te ao Māori podcast Taringa to broadcast from Kaitaia next month.
Work on clean-up of hazardous materials starts
Owners 'ignored' court orders to clean up toxic chemicals.
'Frustrating': Goodhue laments Taniwha execution woes
Heavy rain made a substantial impact on the quality of the game.
Expats ready to pay $2m-plus for Bay of Islands homes, sight unseen
Northland is in high in demand for Kiwis looking to relocate this summer.
Yes vote for End of Life Choice Act hailed in Northland
The Yes vote for the End of Life Choice Act delights its Northland supporters.
Northland cannabis reformers want decriminalisation on the table after referendum No vote
Cannabis referendum "no" vote not the end for Northland campaigners.
Don't ignore it: Advice from Northland breast cancer woman
May Seager, one of around 40 Northlanders with stage four breast cancer, shares her story.
MPs met Ngapuhi protesters in Ōpua
Ngapuhi protesters in Ōpua have vowed to stay put until their land is returned to them.
News snippets from Northland
Driver crashes into supermarket barrier; and body found in Northland lake.
SH1/Tarewa Rd intersection fully open from Monday
Completion of the two-year upgrade will improve traffic flows and safety, NZTA says.
Police still hunting for men who shot at officer
Police are seeking information on two men who shot at a police officer on Puketona Rd.
$6m drop-in facility for Whangārei youth opens
The facility caters for all of Whangārei, Te Ora Hou Northland manager Lou Davis says.
Social media posts cause panic after bus crash
Students post photos and comments on social media about their school bus crash.
Body found in Hikurangi's Lake Waro
Hikurangi's Lake Waro scene of police investigation after body found
'Just horrendous': 7 injured in school bus crash, doctor checks kids who left scene
Paramedics are assessing patients at the scene.
City south end SH1 route needs attention
Timing right for improvements to urban Whangārei section between Tarewa and Toetoe Rds.
Kaikohe dam NZ's first Covid recovery fast-tracked project
The 18ha reservoir will supply water to an industrial park, orchards and Kaikohe township.
Calls for more police support after lone officer shot at in Northland
Gunman sprayed her patrol car windshield with shotgun pellets.
Fringe winners show flair and creativity
That's a wrap for Whangārei's first Fringe Festival and what a success it was.
Kaitaia water supply to be boosted with work starting on Sweetwater bore
Sweetwater bore to give water security to Kaitaia
'We are all New Zealanders': Council rejects Māori wards, puts it to public vote
Far North voters will have a say on Maori wards at the next election.
Refresh your wardrobe this weekend for koha
Refresh your attire this weekend at the huge Walk-In Wardrobe.
Family violence in spotlight for Taniwha game tomorrow
Rugby For Life are taking a hard stance against family violence and using rugby to do so.
Centre singles champs set to star
For those that qualify, post-section will be at the Mangawhai Club on Sunday.
No full-time police concern Hikurangi locals
Northland police looking at structure of Hikurangi police station after cop retires.
Overwhelming vote by councillors for a Māori Ward in Kaipara
Mayor and deputy mayor of Kaipara vote yes to a Māori ward from the next election.
Film fundraiser focuses on NZ soldiers armed with guitars
Fourteen attempts to bring peace to Bougainville failed. Then NZers turned up with waiata.
News snippets from Northland
Gas leak closes city street; and a $6m youth and community centre opens.
Kaitaia-based novel focuses on harm from methamphetamine
Mark Chamberlain's novel Pure is based on the harm methamphetamine causes in Northland.
Fifth fundraising book released for Northland Rescue Helicopter
Northland Rescue Helicopter has new fundraising book
Students to perform Othello - but not as you know it
The reworked play is being performed this week at Whangārei Girls' High School.