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Spooktacular gymnasts perform at Kaitāia gym club
A spooky event marks Kaitāia Gymnastics Club's recreational competition.
Commercial vessel caught with gear in marine protected area
Northland Regional Council said it was the first time a formal enforcement has been done.
Kevin Page: Fuel station mix-up had me worried
OPINION: I've never found it so difficult to part with my money.
News in brief: House tour raises a record amount
The latest news bites from around the region.
'I've had nightmares': Petition calls for Govt action to fight toxic weed
Without a proper plan the weed would take over the landscape and dominate pasture.
Man in moderate condition after allegedly being stabbed twice in Whangārei
The man was taken to hospital with two stab wounds.
'We are so grateful': Preschooler with brain tumour has skull-wedge reattached
Preschooler diagnosed with aggressive neuroblastoma at top American facility.
News in brief: Monthly food prices fall; Kaitāia Spring Clean postponed
The latest news bites from around the region.
Sand mining concerns grow as Bream Bay project could be fast-tracked
The fast-track process may hand 'the keys to the coastline' to the sand miner, some fear.
Joe Bennett: A trip to the optometrist
OPINION: Shortly thereafter I ordered my first pair of prescription glasses.
‘This baby is going to be so loved’: Woman's 'super-selfless deed' for couple
Despite complications, Colthurst plans to deliver a healthy baby to the supportive couple.
'This is a woman who lies:' Fake landlord scams desperate family before Christmas
Judge: 'How can you take that money and deceive people who are so desperate?'
'Women make great leaders': Uplifting event boosts women’s leadership skills
The Leading Ladies Northland event encouraged women to push aside self-doubt.
Woman's despair when car pinched, pet dog stolen as well
Dog owner says beloved pet was thrown to the ground and injured.
New low-cost rentals in Whangārei to tackle housing crisis
Ten new houses in Whangārei will be offered at 80% of the market rental.
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania outlines recovery plans at first state-style address
Mayor Moko Tepania outlines Far North's recovery plans at first state address in Kerikeri.
Hospital workers say patients were transferred because of lift breakdown
The workers dispute Health NZ's statement on the effect of the lift malfunction.
Students inspired at first te reo Māori immersion careers workshop
About 8000 students have been through the Inspiring the Future programme.
'The world is starting to take notice': Māori sporting champs inspiring next generation
Kaitāia boxing world champ Mea Motu part of nine-strong Māori sports stars panel M9
190-year-old Te Waimate Mission Station hosting creative Sunday
Far North's Te Waimate Mission Station to hold creative day
John Williamson: Insurance - should we have it?
A fence destroyed in a car crash has John Williamson considering the value of insurance.
News in brief: Armed encounters in Te Kamo and Maungatapere; cancer centre celebrates 10 years
The latest news bites from around the region.
Youth suicide inquest: Teen’s cryptic message to his mum
'Losing my son has broken me, I died with him,' says a Northland teen's mum.
Neighbours to the rescue after Whangārei property starts billowing smoke
Neighbours sprung into action safeguarding two teens during a house fire yesterday
Two Northland vets part of Voluntary Bonding Scheme to work in rural practices
The scheme supports graduate vets working in rural practices.
Man arrested after alleged alcohol theft with gun
He was expected in the Waitākere District Court today.
Kerikeri Street Party set to finish half-marathon event in style
Thousands expected to let their hair down post-race.
Cold blooded murder: The chilling discovery of a body and the plan to cover it up
Three friends claimed it was an accident, but a jury found otherwise.
One person treated for smoke inhalation after house fire in Raumanga
A person was treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire in Raumunga this afternoon
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti in Northland
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti, the march for the Treaty of Waitangi, started in Northland on November 11 and 12.
'We're marching to a promised land': Hīkoi attracts thousands in Whangārei
It's only day two but the Government is already nervous, hīkoi organisers say.
'He was made to feel like a nobody': Troubled life of 12-year-old who took his own life
Boy's death is one of six suspected youth suicides the coroner is examining in Whangārei.