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An elderly Whangārei woman wasn't fooled by this glossy brochure and scratch cards saying she'd won US$220,000 - she knew straight away it was a scam and is warning others to be on their guard.

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Not fooled: Grandmother passes on scam warning

19 Jul, 2019 7:00am
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Grandmother, 83, wasn't fooled by suspect letter.

Lions Club member Denis Parkes with one of the banana boxes of fruit collected at a previous Citrus for the South event in Whangārei. The annual collection is on again this Sunday.

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Whangārei's Citrus for the South collection on this Sunday

16 Jul, 2019 11:00am
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Whangārei's Citrus for the South collection on this Sunday

Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis and Te Whanau ā Rangiwhakaahu Hapū representative Aperahama Kerepeti-Edwards at Matapouri Beach, where the Davis announced $1,114,000 of tourism funding today

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$1.1M for tourism infrastructure at Matapouri

13 Jul, 2019 1:37pm
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$1.1M for tourism infrastructure at Matapouri

John Hawcridge and Carol Armitage are two of 6000 Aucklanders who have moved to Northland in four years. They live at their Teal Bay slice of Godzone and their dog Puku. Photo / Tania Whyte

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Life's a beach: Couple among 6000-strong Auckland exodus to Northland

13 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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6000 Aucklanders moved to Northland in four years to get far from the madding crowd.

Waipū thrash metal band Alien Weaponry, who received a haka from 6000 fans at a festival in Copenhagen last month, are one of 20 finalists in the APRA Silver Scroll Award for the song Ahi Kā.

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Northland thrash metal band Alien Weaponry up for Silver Scroll songwriting award

12 Jul, 2019 12:00pm
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Northland thrash metal band Alien Weaponry up for Silver Scroll songwriting gong.

A 31 hectare, $36-$39 million solar farm could be built besides the Marsden Pt Oil Refinery, above, to supply about 10 per cent of its power needs.

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Solar power could cut Marsden Pt Oil Refinery's $30m bill by 10%

9 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Solar farm could cut Marsden Pt Oil Refinery's $30M power bill by 10%

Parasailing in the Bay of Islands is featuring in a Tourism NZ campaign that wishes viewers a good morning from special places around the country.

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World wakes up to Northland's good morning videos

27 Jun, 2019 6:00am
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Northland features heavily in tourism campaign going out to half the world's population.

Northlanders Holly Patterson and Madyson Picard were crowned New Zealand's Root to Tip cooking comp winners last year. The young cooks will help judge this year's Northland regional competition

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Top young chefs to judge cooking competition

26 Jun, 2019 12:00pm
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The competition challenges students to create a two-course, plant-based meal.

Doreen Alexander is still volunteering at Whangārei's Hospice Shop after turning 100 this week. She's urging others to get involved in volunteering. Photo / Michael Cunningham

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Whangārei's Doreen Alexander still volunteering at Hospice Shop at 100

22 Jun, 2019 8:00am
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Whangārei's Doreen Alexander still volunteering at Hospice Shop at 100

Northland's amazing Lotto streak has continued with a Whangārei woman winning $50,000 with this Golden Kiwi ticket bought from Regent New World.

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Golden Kiwi lays $50k egg for lucky couple

20 Jun, 2019 12:00pm
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Lotto win will help Northland couple build their dream home.

Sydney Heremaia was turned down for a job with Air New Zealand at Whangārei Airport because of his tā moko, but the company has now changed its uniform policy, much to Heremaia's delight. Photo / Michael Cunningham

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Man denied job because of his tā moko welcomes Air NZ U-turn

11 Jun, 2019 6:00am
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Whangārei man denied job because of his tā moko welcomes Air NZ U-turn.

Kaitaia woman Toddy Shepherd has been found guilty of stealing more than $100,000 from national disability support charity CCS Disability.

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Kaitaia woman stole $111,000 from charity

10 Jun, 2019 6:00pm
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Kaitaia woman Toddy Shepherd guilty of stealing $111,000 from disability charity.

Te Warihi Heteraka surveys the construction progress on stage one of the Hihiaua Cultural Centre, which is set to open on June 22. Photo / John Stone

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Cultural Centre to open during Matariki

7 Jun, 2019 8:00am
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Hihiaua Peninsula will be the cultural centre of the region on June 22.

Head brewer Jason Bathgate, and co-owners Clayton Gwynne and Geoff Gwynne from McLeod's Brewery celebrate their latest successes.

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Another accolade for Northland's McLeod's Brewery in Waipū

4 Jun, 2019 12:00pm
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McLeod's has had one of its brews named in the top 30 beers and ciders in the country.

Kawakawa is attractive for home buyers with the town having the largest average median price rise in Northland over the past year at 26 per cent - but there's a shortage of rental properties.

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Northland property prices still rising, with Kawakawa seeing largest increase

4 Jun, 2019 6:00am
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Northland property prices still rising, with Kawakawa seeing largest increase

Northland's amazing run of Lotto success in 2019 has continued with a $500,000 First Division-winning ticket sold at Pak N Save, Whangārei, in Saturday night's draw.

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Northland's amazing Lotto wins continues

3 Jun, 2019 7:00am
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Northland's amazing Lotto streak continues with another First Division winner sold

Christine Bygrave, here with husband Bill, has been awarded a Queen's Service Medal for her years of service to the community. Photo / John Stone

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Queen's Birthday Honours: Christine Bygrave, QSM

3 Jun, 2019 7:00am
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Woman who works tirelessly for others finds award "huge honour and very humbling''.

A former meth dealer and recovering addict talks with constables Karen Edwards and Nathaniel Blair as part of the Te Ara Oranga pilot project being run in Northland. Photo / File

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BUDGET 2019: $4m for ground-breaking Northland meth project

1 Jun, 2019 9:00am
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Joint police/DHB initiative designed to reduce meth use and refer users to rehab services.

Northport at Marsden Pt needs to expand to justify spending $1.3 billion on upgrading the rail line to Auckland and a new rail spur to the port.

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Upgrading Northland's rail network and line to Marsden Pt costing $1.3B

21 May, 2019 6:00am
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Upgrading Northland's rail network and line to Marsden Pt to cost $1.3b.

Head brewer Jason Bathgate, Clayton and Geoff Gwynne, from McLeod's Brewery, celebrate their success at the Australian International Beer Awards where it won Champion Small International Brewery.

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Waipū brewery Champion Small International Brewery

20 May, 2019 10:15am
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Local brewery beat about 2600 brews to clinch the top award.

Nasa intern Hammond Pearce, from Kerikeri, was one of four Nasa interns at an event held at the Beehive. They were chosen out of a pool of 200 applicants. Photo / Ola Thorsen, US Embassy

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Working at Nasa dream come true for Northlander Hammond Pearce

19 May, 2019 6:00am
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Former Kerikeri man Hammond Pearce was named one of four Nasa interns.

Shrushti and Nirav Patel had a celebration of their own after they sold a $5.5 million Lotto ticket at the Taipa Foodmarket.

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Winning Lotto sellers too excited to sleep

3 May, 2019 9:00am
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Workers who sold $5.5m Northland Lotto winner too excited to sleep.

Northland has the highest methamphetamine use in the country, according to a new survey.

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Northland has highest use of methamphetamine and fentanyl in NZ

1 May, 2019 6:00am
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Northland has highest use of methamphetamine and fentanyl in NZ.

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Dog attacks scare Dargaville and Kaikohe residents

20 Apr, 2019 6:00am
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Animals ripped to shreds in Northland towns spark fears.

Kiwi singer/songwriter Nadia Reid performs at the Waimate North Showground hall as part of the Bay of Islands' Upsurge Festival on Sunday night. Photos / Claire Gordon - Flash Gordon Photography

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Bay Of Islands' Upsurge Festival a huge success

9 Apr, 2019 6:30am
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In the final act of the Bay of Islands' Upsurge Festival, Nadia Reid was superb.

Kiwi ranger Ben Lovell releases Austin the kiwi into his new burrow in Pukenui Western Hills Forest on Saturday. Photo / Tanya Cook

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Muslims honoured as six kiwi named after victims

8 Apr, 2019 6:00am
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Six of 12 kiwi released in Northland were named after victims of the mosque attacks.

Regional Development Minister Shane Jones, kaumatua John Klaracich and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters at the dawn blessing of the project to rebuild the Opononi seawall yesterday.

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Northland's PGF funding - $130 million-plus

6 Apr, 2019 8:00am
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Northland's PGF funding - $130 million-plus, and rising.

Dignitaries and locals gather at the dawn blessing of the $3.2m project to rebuild the Opononi seawall this morning.

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More PGF money for Northland with another $21m announced

5 Apr, 2019 1:00pm
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Water storage works worth $18.5 million to unlock potential land use in the Mid North.

The Salvation Army's Family Stores area manager Nick Garforth at the Army's Vine St, Whangārei store that had its window smashed during St Patrick's Day celebrations in the city. Photo / Mike Dinsdale

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Window smashed at Whangārei Salvation Army store

18 Mar, 2019 11:00am
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St Patrick's Day revelry leaves sour taste with Whangārei Salvation Army.

Police were making their presence known at the Northland Islamic Centre, in Whangārei, shortly after yesterday's shootings at mosques in Christchurch. Photo / Tania Whyte

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Northland Muslim leader says hatred must not be allowed to win

16 Mar, 2019 6:00am
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Suhil Musa says the shootings are not reflective of the New Zealand he knows and loves.

The backers of the Riverside Hotel and Entertainment Precinct in Whangārei await this morning's announcement of $1.7M from the Government's Provincial Growth Fund for the project.

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Another $2m for Northland from Provincial Growth Fund

15 Mar, 2019 7:19am
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Another $2M for Northland from Provincial Growth Fund

Northland farmer Allan Titford has lost his application for a time extension to lodge an appeal against his sentencing and 24-year jail term for a raft of offences committed over 22 years.

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Farmer loses appeal for rape and assaults

6 Mar, 2019 6:00pm
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Titford was jailed for 24 years in 2013 after being found guilty of 39 charges.

Northland's property prices continue to rise, with the region now home to three coastal suburbs where the median house price is more than $1 million - all in Whangārei.

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Northland property values continue to rise

4 Mar, 2019 7:00am
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Northland property values continue to rise.

Russell School pupils Kira Kammerer, 12, Evie Trotter, 9 and Lia Kammerer, 12, have organised fellow pupil's to strike on March 15 to protest against the lack of action on climate change.

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Three Northland schoolgirls organise strike to protest climate change

4 Mar, 2019 6:00am
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Three Northland schoolgirls organise strike to protest climate change.

Juken New Zealand Ltd has been fined $365,000 and ordered to pay reparation of $60,000 after a worker was seriously injured at its Triboard Mill in Kaitaia, above.

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Worker thought he'd die when engulfed by steam

1 Mar, 2019 6:00am
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Juken NZ fined $365,000 and ordered to pay reparation of $60,000 to injured worker.

Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis, announces $8.2 million of Provincial Growth Fund money for five Far North projects at Kaitaia's Te Ahu Centre yesterday.

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Northland largest beneficiary from Provincial Growth Fund

28 Feb, 2019 6:00am
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Northland largest beneficiary from Provincial Growth Fund.

Kaihu Valley School Principal Sonia Simeon swung into action when she learned the school's 16 pupils were not eligible for free meningococcal vaccination.

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School pays $2240 for 'free' meningococcal vaccines for students

26 Feb, 2019 11:38am
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'I thought the children are at risk and should have the vaccination.'

Foul weather, with rain and strong winds, will hit Northland this weekend.

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Foul weather on the way for Northland this weekend

21 Feb, 2019 8:00am
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Wet and wind on the way.

Alzheimers Northland's Kevin Salmon, back left, with Wai Worry Country Music's Ted Viskovich, Phil Godfrey and Carleen Still after they donated $4000 to Alzheimers. Northland from a music festival

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Unique country music event raises $4000 for Alzheimers Northland

20 Feb, 2019 11:00am
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Unique country music event raises $4000 for Alzheimers Northland

Ōtangarei Papakāinga chief executive Martin Kaipo says it's an empty section at the moment but soon this land will house six social housing units, thanks to Government funding. Photo / Michael Cunningham

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$3m-plus for Northland social housing initiatives

5 Feb, 2019 7:00am
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Govt has earmarked $3 million-plus for Northland social housing initiatives.

Almost half of vehicles needing retesting after having their warrants of fitness done at Dargaville Diesel Specialists, above, have yet to be retested, sparking fears some could have safety issues.

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Hundreds of Northlanders may have unsafe vehicles after Dargaville WoF concerns

28 Jan, 2019 6:00am
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NZTA urges those who had WoFs from DDS to get their vehicles rechecked. Agency will pay.

Kiwi roots legends Fat Freddy's Drop perform at the Northland Events Centre at Okara Park. Photo / Mike Dinsdale

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Thousands groove to Fat Freddy's Drop at Whangārei show

5 Jan, 2019 10:00am
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Thousands groove to Fat Freddy's Drop at Whangārei show.

Donor Ruby Curtis, left, with Emma Johnson, from the New Zealand Blood Service, as the service collected vital supplies at Whangārei's Kensington Stadium on Thursday and yesterday. Photo / John Stone

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Blood Service back in Whangārei for vital collection

29 Dec, 2018 9:00am
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The service will be at the ASB Lounge on January 3, noon-5pm, and January 4, 9am-5pm.

Whangārei Salvation Army Māori Ministry Team Leader Margaret Morehu and social worker Wi Pirihi at the free Christmas Lunch put on yesterday at the Army's Aubrey St HQ. Photos / Mike Dinsdale

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Over 100 fed at Sallies' Christmas Lunch

26 Dec, 2018 8:00am
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More than 100 fed at Whangārei Salvation Army's Christmas Lunch.

Santa will need his brolly in Northland next week with rain, possibly heavy, forecast for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day across the region.

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Northland's Christmas Day weather forecast - it's not great

22 Dec, 2018 9:00am
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Northland's Christmas Day weather forecast - it's not great.

Jim Morgan, 95, said his farewell to his best mate, Sandy, at Bay of Islands Vets yesterday before his pet of more than 12 years was put down after being attacked by 6 dogs in Kaikohe.

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95-year-old devastated after 'best friend' put down following attack by 6 dogs

18 Dec, 2018 6:00am
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Jim Morgan's dog was attacked by six dogs while the pair were walking in Kaikohe.

Northland's Lotto winning luck has continued with a $500,000 First Division winner sold in Kerikeri.

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Northland Lotto luck continues with $500,000 win

17 Dec, 2018 9:00am
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A ticket sold for Saturday's draw was the region's 18th First Division winner this year.

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Lions Christmas appeal on again

14 Dec, 2018 10:00am
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Northern Advocate and Whangārei Lions Club Christmas appeal on again.

Shardae Noone and Catilyn Burrell wanted to attend tonight's vigil to honour Grace Millane and to say no to violence. Photo / Mike Dinsdale

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Whangārei vigil for Grace Millane and all victims of violence

12 Dec, 2018 4:36pm
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Whangārei vigil for Grace Millane and all victims of violence

The Government is giving almost $500,000 from the Provincial Growth Fund to complete the final stage of the Waitangi Mountain Bike Park, above. Photo / Peter de Graaf

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$500K to finish Waitangi Mountainbike Park

29 Nov, 2018 6:00am
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72km of trails expected to attract 15,000 new visitors after three years.

The Poor Knights Marine Reserve, with its spectacular underwater life, in a Must-Do for people visiting Northland this summer, according to the AA. Photo / Darryl Torckler

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Attractions feature in AA's 101 Must-Do's

23 Nov, 2018 1:00pm
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Northland destinations make AA's 101 Must-Do's This Summer

Whangārei-raised audio engineer Jordan Stone, who won a Tui for Best Engineer for his work on Neil Finn's new album Out of Silence, at the mixing desk at Roundhead Studios.

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Two Northlanders receive NZ Music awards for their work on top albums

14 Nov, 2018 12:00pm
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Two Northlanders receive NZ Music awards for their work on top albums.

Seventeen Northlanders have won Lotto First Division so far this year, including three in the past two weeks.

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Seventeen 1st Division winners in 2018

12 Nov, 2018 10:00am
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17 1st Division winners in 2018 in Northland

At least one of the two youths charged over the violent aggravated robbery of the Rainbow Dairy, above, in Whangārei on August 21, was in state care at the time. Photo / File

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Robbery among charges for state care kids

29 Oct, 2018 5:30am
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One charged with the aggravated robbery of the Rainbow Dairy in Whangārei on August 21.

Northland surf beaches at Whangārei Heads, Ruakākā, above, Waipū, Mangawhai and Ahipara will be patrolled by volunteer surf lifeguards from this weekend until next Easter.

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Surf patrols start on beaches Saturday

18 Oct, 2018 10:00am
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Surf patrols start on Northland beaches from Saturday.

Parua Bay's AIMS Games squash team that won nine medals. Coach Keri Rhodes (back, left), Flynn Venmore, Cam Griffin and Luca Smith; Olivia Rhodes (front, left), Freddie Jameson and Ellie Petty.

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Parua Bay squash cleans up at AIMS Games

15 Sep, 2018 10:30am
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Parua Bay's squash team cleans up at AIMS Games

The Whangārei RSA will plant another Field of Remembrance with white crosses at Laurie Hall Park in November, to commemorate Armistice Day, which marks the end of World War I.

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Armistice Day commemoration plans for Whangārei

12 Sep, 2018 5:00pm
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Lest We Forget: Armistice Day commemorations plans for Whangārei.

Buck Shelford rates Jack Goodhue and points out he has a brother who's pretty good too. Photo / File

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Shelford talks a good game for Goodhue

12 Sep, 2018 8:30am
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Buck Shelford talks te reo, rugby and Goodhue ahead of Whangārei event

Winner Bella Earl (centre) rounds a corner in the breakaway group at the AIMS Games Year 8 girls cross country race with Lulu Johnson (left) and Olivia Hala, who came second and third..

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Earl narrowly misses course record

11 Sep, 2018 8:30am
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Whangārei's Bella Earl narrowly misses course record in AIMS Games cross country.

These wire safety barriers placed on the northern side of the Brynderwyn Hills in 2015 are being credited with saving lives. Photo / Michael Cunningham.

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Brynderwyn barriers saving lives - NZTA

10 Sep, 2018 6:00am
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Barriers have prevented dozens of serious crashes since they were installed.

Don McGlashan will start his tour in the north for a change. Photo / Mark Mitchell.

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Kiwi music icon Don McGlashan starts national tour in Whangārei

8 Sep, 2018 5:00pm
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Kiwi musical icon Don McGlashan starts national tour in Whangārei

The humpback whale in the bay of Islands with a rope tangled around its head. Photo / DoC.

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Search for whale tangled in rope called off for the day

7 Sep, 2018 12:33pm
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Rope around the whale's head means it is not able to move freely, though it can breathe.