People responsible for active shooter rumour at Whangārei Girls' High School identified by police
Police found no risk after investigating the potential incident this morning.
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Call for Northlanders to unite during the lengthy SH1 Brynderwyns closure.
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Country’s largest solar farm at Kaitāia switches on
More than 7700 homes can be powered by the new Kaitāia solar farm.
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Kaitāia woman Lauren Ashby overcame doubts to go through Police College
Newly-graduated constable ready to reel in the big fish, and crims.
After $40 million and three years, Kāeo Bridge opens
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The biggest and best Northland Field Days yet, organiser says
More than 300 exhibitors will be showcasing the latest in farming and lifestyle.
Kaitāia's Liz Olliver connecting people for Neighbours Aotearoa
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'Yeah, nah': Whangārei Lotto winners shell-shocked by $1m win
The couple won the 'life-changing' prize off a bonus ticket.
75yo Ironman Brian Barach gearing up for milestone event
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Retire or get help: Elderly farmer fined for neglect of cows that were euthanised
A neighbour reported a cow lying in the yard was "barely alive".
David Grindle: Embracing the evolution of work
Opinion: A truly collaborative culture is not just top-down.
Opinion: Farmers encouraged to have a say on proposed freshwater plan change
Opinion: Farmers in Northland are feeling exhausted after the challenges of 2023.
High school student reportedly assaulted with homemade taser
A parent has said the video reflects an ongoing fighting culture at the school.
Man in serious condition after crashing into Kerikeri clothing store
A car driven by a man in his 80s crashed into a shop window.
'I was ruined for anything else': NZ photographer reveals her inspiration for career
Humanitarian photographer Helen Manson brings her exhibition to Northland.
ReSport golfing fundraiser to tee off in the name of helping others
The carnival style day is about giving back to the community, organiser says.
Northland Sports Awards finalists named
Notable names such as Lani Daniels, Krystal Murray, and Blair Tuke are all in the mix.
$10k Top Energy scholarship for student with love of design, geology, creating models
Inquisitive mind sees Ōhaeawai student earn Top energy Engineering Scholarship
Kerikeri's Jane Molloy-Wolt has two artworks in Molly Morpeth Canaday awards
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Latest augmented and virtual reality technology taking Far North youth on journey to their past
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NZTA reassures motorists following logging truck crash on Brynderwyns detour
'It’s too narrow and windy to sustain trucks that size.'
Far North news in brief: Child Cancer appeal, fibre furthered, water restrictions continue
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One dead in crash south of Whangārei
Third fatal crash in Northland in two days claims fourth life.
Logging truck crash blocks main Brynderwyns detour less than 24 hours after closure
A truck has crashed on day one of the Brynderwyns detour routes.
Fight against invasive seaweed caulerpa boosted by $5m Govt funding
Northlanders have been urging the Government to step up its investment to fight caulerpa.
Northland news in brief: Shearer Toa Henderson smashes record; person injured in downtown assault
The latest news bites from around the region.
Whangārei Heads' lower speed limits to be reviewed amid backlash
Local councillor reminding people not everybody can have what they want.
Window into the world before Christianity restored after lost taonga found 200 years later
There are more than 16,000 taonga Māori in overseas museums.
One of Northland’s last surviving WWII veterans dies aged 101
Guest served in Egypt and Italy before returning to the family farm in Motukauri.