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Dargaville fire truck and firefighters provide school holiday fun
The Fire Engine Tour visited Dargaville Library to excited crowd of kids
News briefs from Northland - Brynderwyns closes again, toxic bloom in river and nurses rally
News snippets from Northland
'Blown away by the support': Young mum-to-be diagnosed with breast cancer
At 26 weeks pregnant, Abi discovered she had stage 3 breast cancer.
Two arrests over terrifying service station knifepoint robbery
Incident left workers and witnesses traumatised.
Fire crews set for Firefighter Challenge
The event is an opportunity to support the firefighters who look after our communities.
Northlander injured while preparing to go through the Panama Canal
Givealittle page set up for builder in ICU in a Panamanian hospital.
Three Waters reform won't deliver for Northland - leaders
Affordable Water Reform - revamped Three Waters - gets the thumbs-down from local leaders.
Northland bowls reps at NZ National Interclub event this weekend
Latest news from the Northland bowls scene with Gwen Lawson.
‘Epic’ 16-day triathlon brings message of hope for struggling youth
Ex-ABs, high-profile Kiwis raising awareness of Mike King’s Gumboot Friday charity.
'So good of him': Taxi driver returns $500 dropped in cab
Good samaritan taxi driver praised for his honesty
Kiwi legend David Tua gives tips to Northland boxer Mea Motu ahead of title bout
Kaitāia's Mea Motu gets tips from David Tua ahead of international title fight.
Balance of proceeds from liquidated children's home be donated
Childrten's home liquidated as it was too expensive to run
Whole of Northland benefits from tourism industry
Many Northland businesses benefit from tourism dollars, says Northland Inc.
Drop-in clinics for Māori business hit by Cyclone Gabrielle
Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Network holding drop-in clinics for those hit by Cyclone
Attempted robbery at knifepoint in Whangārei
The shop has been robbed three times in just three months.
Maintenance work on Whangārei to Kauri rail line brought forward
The Northland to Auckland line will not be ready until winter.
Northland news in brief: Whananaki Snorkel day; film screening to celebrate playground
News in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.
'Don't hurt my wife' Gas station manager left helpless as youth commit brazen robbery
It's the same old story for owner Avon Singh, and he's had enough
‘We just want to get on with it’: Reopening of highway brings welcome boost to hospitality businesses
SH1 re-opening over Brynderwyns main factor behind busy Easter, business owners say.
'Remarkable': Extensive damage to new rental thousands to repair
Tenant who trashed new rental home also took batteries out of smoke alarms.
Golf tournament raises thousands for Alzheimer’s Northland
Alzheimer’s Northland gets $22,000 from NZ Certified Builders' annual golf fundraiser.
$10m of Kaipra works cut to help pay for cyclone, storm damage
Cyclone Gabrielle damage to Kaipara leads to $10m of works being deferred.
Tūtūkākā Marina repair job started after devastating tsunami surge
Tūtūkākā Marina getting $2.5m repair job after tsunami surge damage.
Northland news in brief: New water supply; and Northlanders to receive New Year’s Honours
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Northland public housing stock increasing again
Number of public homes hit a low in 2017; building now starting to accelerate.
Murderer's name painted on driveway and letterbox of innocent couple
In a case of mistaken identity, Whangārei house's driveway gets graffiti attack.
Bottle of bourbon a day: Drink-driver sentenced after seventh conviction
Final warning: Drink-driver on last chance for seventh offence.
Bay of Islands cat rescue fundraiser provides Easter fun
Easter bunny, games and kittens galore at Waimate North children's event.
Artworks aplenty as Whangārei Heads Art Trail makes come back
Crowds return for popular Whangārei Heads Art Trail
'It will have a spiral effect' - what the proposed rates increase could mean
Some residents could be forced to sell up, and rent may increase according to experts
Delays in Whangārei District Council services down to cyclone damage and recovery - Mayor Cocurullo
Massive Cyclone Gabrielle damage behind council taking longer to respond - Mayor
KDC spearheads $68m upgrade for troubled Mangawhai wastewater scheme
$68m upgrade planned for Mangawhai's sewerage scheme
Northland news in brief: Dangerous driving charge; and shed fire suspicious
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.