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Property market springing back – but not in Northland
Experts say house prices have finally bottomed out and are on the up... elsewhere.
Pushing human limits: Northlander reveals how she runs an ultra-marathon a day
Shannon-Leigh Litt has run 242 ultra-marathons since January. Here's how she's done it.
Labour leader talks Northland roads, healthcare and crime in local visit
The Labour leader visited Whangārei to see the progress of projects he signed off.
Far North drains causing farm flooding can't be cleaned until summer
Summer earliest Far North council can clean blocked drains that flood farms
'Something to aspire to': Whangārei cadet forces seeking new venue
Due to Nest moving into the facility, the groups are hoping to find new facilities.
$150,000 raised to send Far North rugby team to play in ancestors' homeland of Croatia
Far North Croatian descendants flying out for rugby tour of forefathers' homeland.
Far North flooding risk to reduce with $1 million Quarry Rd bridge upgrade
Kaitāia's Quarry Rd bridge gets government funding for upgrade to prevent floods.
'Deadlocked': Trial of police officer accused of assault ends with a hung jury
Taylor Morgan was accused of striking a man he arrested with his fist and a weapon.
Kaitāia couple's secret to 70 years of married bliss
Kathy and Ian Macnee celebrate a milestone anniversary with family and friends.
Northlander who paid $30,000 for ovarian cancer treatment wants better options
Ovarian cancer needs better diagnosis and treatment in New Zealand, says a 34yo mum.
Local surf clubs win multiple accolades at Surf Life Saving awards
'It feels great to know that the hard work we do as a team is being recognised.'
Sick green turtle dies after boatie rescued it in Whangārei Harbour
The turtle has died of pneumonia.
Owners say dream shattered after Kāinga Ora buys 35 neighbouring homes
Homes about providing for need, Barrett Homes says.
Name suppression lifted: man pleads not guilty to Northland murder
The man appeared via audio-visual link from a prison.
'Scary': Hospital operating shifts without doctors faces strike action
Dargaville Hospital nurses stopped work for an hour to protest against a lack of doctors.
Power fully restored after car hits power pole
A driver sustained minor injuries after hitting a power pole.
Far North musicians raise funds for Jayson Norris' cancer battle
‘’It’s just one way to help a fellow Far North musician.’’
Former refinery shows commitment to oil spill response with new boat
While oil is no longer refined at Whangārei's Marsden Point, oil spills are still a risk.
News briefs from the Far North - Footpath nearly ready, rural teleheatlh service and business workshop
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Stunned suspect: 'Why did that police officer hit me?'
Whangārei officer testifies against colleague accused of assaulting man during an arrest.
Far North renewable energy resources soar with third solar farm starting
Far North's third big solar farm to be built at Pamapuria
Northland Regional Council keeps Māori seats but pushes back against polling
Northland Regional Council pushes back against polling
Crown alleges officer struck man in head twice during arrest
The tactical unit officer allegedly struck the man twice, once with a weapon.
Arrest made after spate of aggravated robberies and burglaries
A 16-year-old teenager was charged after eight Northland businesses were targeted.
Friday's Daffodil Day to raise money for Cancer Society accommodation
This Friday's Daffodil Day includes plenty of Northland events for the Cancer Society.
News briefs from the Far North - Daffodil Day fundraiser, cyclone funding, and trio on tour
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Family of missing Northland fisherman remember son ‘who was our everything’
"It’s something that no mother should go through."
Young Kaitāia boxers hoping to follow in world champ Mea Motu's footsteps to glory
Kaitāia Boxing Club young trio ready to take on opponents in Auckland comp.
Local pooch becomes latest addition to Te Whatu Ora's pet therapy team
Boots and his owner Phillipa Mentor are Health New Zealand's newest pet therapy team.
‘The Thing’ that has thrown Kevin Page’s semi-retired life into disarray
OPINION: Surgical intervention is most likely required.
Police searching for vehicle of interest in relation to Dargaville woman’s death
'Anyone who saw this vehicle or has dashcam footage ... is urged to come forward.'
'Wish come true': Fishing couple capture magic of southern right whale
The southern right whale is rare in Northland, more common in subantarctic waters.
Love Tennis? Free events in Northland could find next tennis stars
Love Tennis free events in Northland could uncover next generation of stars