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Awanui's huge efforts to revitalise itself have paid off.
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From small Northland community to international climate change scientist
Northland's Georgia Grant lands L’Oreal-Unesco For Women in Science (FWIS) fellowship.
New Te Tai Tokerau MP outlines her top priorities for the next three years.
Mariameno Kapa-Kīngi is honoured that people have put faith in her.
Well-known businessman takes out the Business Hall of Fame award
The Northland Business Excellence Awards winners have been announced.
SPCA - warn your neighbours, keep your own pets calm over Guy Fawkes
The festivities often traumatise pets, cattle and wild animals.
'It’s Pipiwai Hard all the way. Lani Daniels ready to add second world title belt to her locker
'I'll be sending her back with a blood nose - and no title.'
Brutal killer of Whangārei teen denied parole after 17 years in jail
The murderer was denied parole 17 years after the brutal killing of a Whangārei teen.
'Kick in the guts': Coastguard volunteer hit by thieves during fatal distress call
A volunteer involved in rescue during fatal yacht race had work gear stolen.
From zero to 100: How to avoid injuries this summer, according to experts
A Northland physio and personal trainer offer tips on preventing injuries this summer.
First Iwi of Origin surf crown for Ngāpuhi
Iwi of Origin won by Ngāpuhi at the Aotearoa Māori Surfing Titles.
Search under way for diver believed to have been swept out to sea
Emergency services alerted to a "water incident” about 10.30am.
Ripiro Beach safety days prove successful
Multi-pronged approach to Ripiro Beach safety paying off.
Northland news in brief: Top vollies; Lotto win, and boatie dies during race
News snippets from across Northland.
Four outstanding women receive Whangārei civic honours
Four influential women have been honoured for their services to the community.
Rugby's Matt Matich and Kurt Benney to face off at Whangārei Fight Night
Rugby's Matt Matich and Kurt Benney square off in Whangārei Fight Night
Whangārei's summer markets return to the Town Basin
The Canopy Night market and the Artisans Market return to Whangārei.
Warning to wear seatbelts after Northland woman falls from vehicle and dies
A woman who was not wearing a seatbelt died after falling from a vehicle in Northland.
News in brief: Surf lifesavers back; Māori Battalion medals; five injured in crash
Catch up on new from around the region.
Kaitāia boxing champ Mea Motu confident ahead of big fight
Motu said she was dedicating the fight to her Te Rarawa iwi and 'Pukepoto hard.'
Poacher with 109 scallops apprehended at closed Northland fishery
A boat and dive gear were seized and the man is likely to face prosecution.
Whangārei's Wiremu Neho named community golf coach of the year
Several of his prodigies have reached high performance levels nationally.
From water to wine: The story of Dancing Petrel
A lifestyle change led to couple producing award-winning wines.
'Humbled and honoured' New MPs ready to get to work for region
There are lots of challenges ahead for the new MPs.
'It was really fun': School funds trip for students who show positive attitude to learning
School trip a reward for school attendance and positive attitude.
'Scary': Calls for more police after Ruakākā homicide investigation launched
Ruakākā homicide inquiry: Locals from small community want increased police presence
Election night with Winston Peters - a plea for a truce and a pathway for our nation
OPINION: NZ First's Bay of Islands election night parties and what to expect after voting.
Climate change exhibition to be opened by UK envoy
Trouble in Paradise – Climate Change in the Pacific exhibition on show in Kerikeri.
Whangārei Fight Night will see Matt Matich step into the ring under world title bouts
Fights could lead to more bouts for Matt Matich and Jerome Pampellome.
Ngāpuhi and Far North Holdings combine for unique Kaikohe housing project
Sixty new homes in Kaikohe from first-of-its-kind development.
Quick action sees police return classic Chevy within hours of it being stolen
$80,000 classic Chevy returned to Far North owner after thief spotted making hand signals.
Far North waka ama paddlers put Te Hiku on the world stage
The paddlers represented Waka Ama NZ who came out on top at this year's event
Date set for trial over Enchanter fishing boat deaths
Members of the victims’ families dialled into the court hearing from around the country.
News briefs from the Far North - Coastguard award, retail safety workshop, cyclone relief
News snippets from the Far North.
No major gongs but plenty of recognition for Northland surf lifeguards at annual awards
Ten Northland lifegurds honoured at SLSNZ annual awards