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‘A chance to celebrate something everyone loves’: Craft beer festival coming to Kerikeri
Inaugural Brew of Islands to be held at Kerikeri’s Turner Centre from July 21 - 22.
Road over the Brynderwyns to finally reopen both directions from Monday
SH1 over the Brynderwyns, south of Whangārei will reopen in both directions from Monday.
Penalties, Pints and Pirouettes sells out on return to Waipū
Rugby, beer and ballet play returns to Waipū - 20 years after it was first performed.
'Super Kura' on journey to offer accessible education in Kaikohe
Two Kaikohe parents are wanting to create the best for their child and others like him.
Far North’s only indoor pool closes after part of roof falls off, hits staff member
Swimmers look forward to re-opening after training in chilly outdoor pools.
‘Let us have peace’: Last survivor of 28th Māori Battalion appeals for end to wars
Sir 'Bom' Gillies wraps up Anzac Day by gifting a battle memorial flag to Treaty Grounds.
Youka Snell on growing up in Whangārei and her music reaching millions of kids through TV show Bluey
Whangārei-born musician Youka Snell on international musical success with Bluey.
The Big Check-in for Northland rural community needing help after cyclone damage
Rural Northlanders hit hard by cyclone to get online support event.
'Let us never forget their sacrifice': Thousands brave cold-snap to commemorate Anzac Day
As dawn breaks Northlanders commemorates the country's fallen soldiers.
Kayak lessons; veterans photo exhibition and police want reports of burnouts
News snippets from Northland.
Anzac Day 2023: The awfulness of battle through 21yo eyes
Letters record Charles Stewart Alexander's internal battle with what he witnessed at war.
Far North tattooist receives award at prestigious Gods of Ink tattoo convention
Kaeo-based black-and-grey tattooist Matt Jordan has called it the 'Olympics' of tattooing.
Whangārei records lowest ever March temperature with dry, cool start to autumn - but more rain and higher temps expected
Northland's record wet summer gives way to drier and cooler autumn.
Fresh fruit and vege off the menu for many Northlanders feeling cost of living effects
Stats NZ figures show a 14pc annual increase in grocery food prices.
Where to commemorate Anzac Day in Northland
There are services right around the region - here's a guide to where and when.
Northland Rescue helicopter base shift could take 'another year or two'
Some residents are unhappy with news the lease has been extended.
International visitors rebound but bad weather impact felt
For some in Northland the weather meant fewer tourists.
Social housing plans spark town meeting in Kerikeri
Organisers say they support more social housing but it needs to be part of a broader plan.
Paihia200 unity a model for celebrating Treaty bicentennial
'We felt humbled to be so warmly welcomed back to this beautiful and spiritual place'
Joe Bennett: Birthday sparks memories of travels gone by
A coming trip to celebrate his birthday brings back good and bad memories for Joe Bennett.
News briefs: No lifeguards, manslaughter accused named, and community clean-up day
Catch up on what's happening.
Russell ferry collision sparks calls for mandatory boatie training
Opponents of boating licences view the sea as ‘the last bastion of freedom’.
Send injured skipper your ‘yarns and prayers’
Family are hopeful he will be moved out of critical care within days.
Pair accused after gas station stabbing death are in hospital
Shayden Perkinson was killed after a "serious assault".
Leaky, mouldy Dargaville Town Hall to close from Monday
Weather-tightness failure means part of the leaking town hall must be demolished.
Northland's junior bowlers fighting for rep honours this weekend
The latest news from Northland's bowls scene.
Whangārei Stand Up's anti-violence campaign takes off
New community movement Whangārei Stand Up gets a respected leader to front the campaign.
Warning as milk production and number of cows decline
The smallest average herd sizes are in Northland, Auckland and Taranaki.
How asking prices for homes compare to sold price tags
The figures suggest more vendors and buyers are reaching common ground.
News briefs: Corrections industrial action, Hundertwasser art auction
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Insurance company reveals the car most stolen
Drivers of Nissans in Northland, Toyotas and Mazdas elsewhere - lock your cars.