Northland Regional Council chair facing the axe
If Crawford loses the chair’s role, it will be the third change at the regional council
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Rugby great Sid Going farewelled in Northland rain
About 1000 people turned out in the rain for the funeral of NZ legend 'Super Sid' Going.
Civil Aviation Authority to inquire into Northland helicopter crash
Civil Aviation Authority plans to understand what 'exactly' happened and why.
Youths arrested over Far North car-thefts - police thank public for their help
Far North car-theft sprees ended with arrest of four youths
Youths who threatened shop staff following aggravated robbery in Northland, arrested
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Principals happy lunch in schools continuing, but some questions remain
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New future beckons for idyllic Aroha Island
Ngā Kaitiaki o Motu Aroha Charitable Trust has been established to help the island thrive.
Ruawai firefighter opens up on attending ‘horrifying’ fatal crashes in Northland
"Speed is the biggest contributor to most fatal crashes."
Final farewell for Northland rugby legend 'Super Sid' Going
One of New Zealand's greatest ever rugby players, Sid Going, has died aged 80.
Paint attacks hit Stop Co-Governance signs in Whangārei
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Cause of Whangārei house fire being investigated
Fire badly damages Hikurangi, Whangārei home.
Art on tour as Northland Vintage Car Club’s annual motorcycle rally hits the road
70-plus on Northland Vintage Car Club’s annual motorcycle rally
Man's 20-year battle: Council still liable to pay millions after losing resource consent
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'Save my dad': Daughter's mission to raise $130k for incurable blood cancer
“Please help save my dad,” appeals the youngest daughter Tayla Bennett.
News in brief: Whangārei Hospital baby unit moving and changing name; Choral music festival
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Joe Bennett: I unscrew the cap and immediately I am back in a dressing shed before a rugby match
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Carolyn Hansen: Your mind and your weight
Creating a healthy weight-loss mindset is key.
Former lawyer jailed for sharing child sex abuse images
His offending was discovered after Customs received a tip from a US agency.
ECE centre closing after 50 years show more funding needed, teachers say
Staff have said Government funding doesn't cut it when centres have qualified staff.
Teen taken into custody after numerous car break-ins reported in Northland
"Our message ... is simple. You will be held to account.”
Slips and broken bridges continue to keep eastern Te Paki tracks closed
Ngāti Kuri is mulling over alternatives to the extensively damaged waterfront walkways.
News in brief: Free Youth Week bus rides, Debut Latin American Festival
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'Ignorance is not an excuse' Northland man fronts up over alleged illegal fishing
Fisherman explains how he came to be fishing in a protected marine reserve.
News in brief: Barrier Air’s new service open for bookings, road closure in Otaika
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Te Iwitahi civic centre has been honoured for a “strong tikanga Māori narrative”
Whangārei’s civic centre and other architectural marvels win at awards
John Williamson: Inspiring rangatahi to be safer drivers is a good idea
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Opening date set for Kaitāia’s Te Hiku Sports Hub and new town square
The hub is expected to be a tremendous asset for the community.
A supportive school and real-world experience key to thriving, new teacher says
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'The most indiscreet name imaginable': Man imports $5.5m of meth as 'Quade Cooper'
He created fake IDs using aliases', including one of the Australian rugby star.
Pedestrian dies in Russell after being struck by vehicle
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