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Concerned residents take speed limit into their own hands
Group vows to keep replacing speed limit signs north of Kaitaia until limit reduced.
Toyota Hilux Northland's most stolen vehicle
Owners of the model will be dismayed to know most of those stolen are never recovered.
NorthTec's two new EVs aid drive for lower emissions
NorthTec has two new electric vehicles, to reduce its carbon footprint and save money.
Former All Black 'Beaver' shares club's joy at get-together event
$10,000 grant helps Onerahi Rugby Club upgrade facilities.
Carolyn Hansen: Focus on flexibility
With your enhanced strength and flexibility, you will create physical improvements.
'Lirpa Loof' hunt fools Karetu kids - but not for long
April Fool gags included luring a rare bird with carrots and lawnmowing with scissors.
Northland Legends of Sport great way of honouring the region's sporting heroes
Northland Legends of Sport recognises the region's sporting heroes.
Rescuers recall Enchanter fishing tragedy
Paul Davis, winch operator and Josh Raravula St John rescue swimmer talk about the Enchanter fishing rescue. Video / Tania Whyte
Exclusive: The Northlanders called on to save Enchanter's stricken survivors
The rescue through the eyes of the two men who pulled Enchanter's survivors to safety.
13,475 new Covid cases, 17 deaths as NZ faces deadliest week
The 7-day rolling average of reported deaths has climbed to 17.
Channel Infrastructure starts operations from today at Marsden Pt
Refining NZ workforce to gradually reduce from 300 to 70 over the next two years.
'Hallelujah': Benefit increases welcomed by struggling Northlanders
From April 1, the Government is increasing several benefits and income allowances.
Tough new water standards could cost Northland ratepayers
Northland councils wonder who pays for tough new water standards
Northland property still booming, but slowdown on the cards
Property prices in Northland have risen more than anywhere else in NZ.
Leanne Stewart wins singles and pairs at Northland Bowls; Champ of Champs
Latest news from the Northland bowls circuit
Women's sailing regatta under way; and flu vaccine available
The latest news snippets from around the region.
Investigation continues into fatal caravan fire
Rescuers' worst fears realised after alarm raised at 7.30am on Oruru Rd, Peria.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Thursday 31st March Wrap
There were 15,250 new cases of Covid-19 in the community on Thursday, and 22 Covid-related deaths. Video / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig
Man who died on SH14 named
A man who died after being hit by a car on SH14 yesterday morning has been named
Shane Jones: Gang warfare on Kaikohe streets
Opinion: Former NZ First MP is sick of the rising gang problems and writes a prescription.
Live: 15,250 community cases, 22 deaths, 830 in hospital
Director general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield released the latest numbers at 1pm.
RATs distributed to isolated areas as Northland records 662 new cases
Northland's Covid cases fluctuating this week
Body found inside burning caravan in the Far North
Emergency services responded to the incident at around 7.30am.
Road policing in Northland soon back to new normal
Drug driving test a good thing for road safety - John Williamson
Uplifting waiata shaped by culture, family
Young artist MOHI believes te reo Māori must be used in all spaces in order to thrive.
Northland's EPro8 science and engineering contest so popular double number of students taking part
Northland students flocking to do EPro8 Challenge.
Just add water: Kaipara project yields results and lessons
Two sites host experiment in irrigation techniques in rich soils of the Kaipara
Bake Off winner to do virtual bake-along
A micro-volunteering conference gives people the chance to bake along with Alby Hailes.
Bay News: Moerewa's JT aims for drifting world champs; FIXation opens; Kemp House's legacy; NZ's silent army
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre
Kaitāia woman breathes easy after quitting smoking for her grandchildren
18.2 per cent of non-Māori in Northland smoke compared to 31.2 per cent of Māori.
Northland news in brief: Pedestrian killed in Kaipara; teen charged with threatening to kill; large scrub fire in Ruatangata West
The latest newsbites from around Northland.