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OBIT: Northland rugby stalwart Don Hewitt remembered
Northland rugby legend Don Hewitt remembered as 'best and fairest week in, and week out'.
Underfed, emaciated: Dairy farmers failed to give cows enough food
One cow was so thin and unsteady on its feet that a vet recommended it be euthanised.
'Really promising': Is Northland the new home of peanuts?
A feasibility project dotted across sites in the North is encouraging.
A new industry for Northland?
Behind the scenes at the Northland peanut trials. Video / Michael Cunningham
Māori Health Authority helped historical ‘underfunding’ for ‘benefit of all’, provider says
Health inequities for Māori are a huge issue for Northland.
When Hollywood comes to Whangārei - WBHS student stars alongside Guy Pearce
The Convert is said to be the highest-budget production from Aotearoa.
Jonny Wilkinson: Attacking the most vulnerable seems both ineffectual and mean-spirited
If you're on the job seeker’s benefit - look out - the roaring taniwha is after you.
Joe Bennett: The age of Ulysses is alive and thriving in suburbia
OPINION: To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
'Beloved husband': Co-driver died on wedding aniversary in rally crash
His best mate says he was a person who 'lived and loved life'.
Sunflowers, a maize maze and lawnmower racing on display at Northland Field Days
The country's second-largest field days drew crowds in the thousands.
Community leader disappointed at renewal of bottle shop's liquor licence
A liquor shop next to an alcohol-free-zoned park gets its licence renewed - here's why.
News in brief: Visitor numbers return to pre-pandemic trends; Bus catches fire on SH10
The latest news bites from around the region.
High school's lockdown drill angers parent; specialist says more schools asking for them
More schools are employing advisers in the wake of the March 15 mosque attacks.
Irish singer bringing traditional folk music to Northland
Pauline Scanlon is returning to New Zealand for a two-show Northland tour.
Nationally significant sacred land at risk with 93-house development in Whangārei
Subdivision approval 'huge and grievous misunderstanding' of cultural values, hapū say.
People responsible for active shooter rumour at Whangārei Girls' High School identified by police
Police found no risk after investigating the potential incident this morning.
Mangōnui Waterfront Festival expecting 5000 to flock to town
Thousands expected for Mangōnui Waterfront Festival.
ArtBeat proves popular: Showcasing Town Basin as successful festival venue, organisers say
Thousands of people turned out to explore their creative flair at Saturday's festival.
Vandalised signs on Brynderwyns detour causes confusion among truck drivers
Call for Northlanders to unite during the lengthy SH1 Brynderwyns closure.
News in brief: Professionals inspire students; contest for NorthChamber president role
The latest news bites from around the region.
Country’s largest solar farm at Kaitāia switches on
More than 7700 homes can be powered by the new Kaitāia solar farm.
Bay News: Hikoi exhibition; friendly stingray visits
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Kaitāia woman Lauren Ashby overcame doubts to go through Police College
Newly-graduated constable ready to reel in the big fish, and crims.
After $40 million and three years, Kāeo Bridge opens
The journey to the Far North on State Highway 10 is now much easier.
News briefs from the Far North - Injury when car hits shop, grim future for snails and fundraiser
News snippets from the Far North
First-of-its-kind partnership dedicated to dementia launched in Far North
Data shows Māori are being diagnosed with dementia almost 10 years earlier than non-Māori.
The biggest and best Northland Field Days yet, organiser says
More than 300 exhibitors will be showcasing the latest in farming and lifestyle.
Seeka feels lash of 2023 weather with $14.5m net loss
Prospects now look brighter as improved growing conditions signal record kiwifruit crops.
Kaitāia's Liz Olliver connecting people for Neighbours Aotearoa
Kaitāia woman building neighbourly connections for Neighbours Aotearoa
'Yeah, nah': Whangārei Lotto winners shell-shocked by $1m win
The couple won the 'life-changing' prize off a bonus ticket.
75yo Ironman Brian Barach gearing up for milestone event
The addiction continues for long-running Ironman Brian Barach despite highs and lows.
Retire or get help: Elderly farmer fined for neglect of cows that were euthanised
A neighbour reported a cow lying in the yard was "barely alive".
David Grindle: Embracing the evolution of work
Opinion: A truly collaborative culture is not just top-down.