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Newcomers to Northland talk about what the region offers.
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Whangārei bluesman Billy TK Jnr to play with blues legend Buddy Guy
And he's giving two people a chance to win a trip to go with him to Chicago.
Principals happy to see school deciles scrapped
Principals say the public, and some educators, misunderstand what deciles are for.
Northland health prescription for kids to get fit pays off
Health programme gives cycling gear to families helping their kids stay a healthy weight.
Creative talent showcased at fashion awards
For the first time there will be a matinee show.
Winemakers toast 200th birthday of NZ's first grapevine
NZ's first grapevine planted in Kerikeri on September 25, 1819 by Rev Samuel Marsden.
Northland students march for climate change action
Northland students march for climate change action
In brief: Robbery suspect remanded; teen band's break; roadside clean-up
News briefs from around Northland.
Officers spot distracted drivers at busy Whangārei intersection
Police detect drivers running red light, not wearing seatbelts and on their cellphones.
Young kapa haka leader wins Lions community award
Lions Clubs held their annual Young Ambassadors Award night in Whangarei
Eastwood: Age is but a number
Approaching his 56th birthday, Brent Eastwood has some wise words of warning.
Purerua fire accused seeks discharge
Man who set off home-made bomb accepts he will have to pay $24,000 firefighting costs.
Northland's failed water test
A freshwater river report reinforces that Northland Regional Council ''Must do better''.
Police continue to investigate fatal crash
Police call for witnesses to motorcycle riders prior to fatal crash in Northland.
Climate change: Striking for a better future
Northland's youth organises several climate strikes on Friday
Cliff drama couple humbled, grateful to rescuers
Geoff and Narelle Beveridge say the experience has given them lifelong friends in Russell.
Be Free Battle of the Bands 2019
Twelve high school bands from Kawakawa, Kaitaia and Kerikeri competed for musical glory.
Parkinson's fundraiser event a success
Parkinson's Northland organised a fundraising event at Jane Mander.
A water jet fountain, amphitheatre and terraced seating for park
A water jet fountain, a curved amphitheatre and terraced waterfront seating for park
Northland's new mobile dental unit hits the road
The MDU was blessed last week and is now ready for work.
Call to support local artists
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
News briefs from around Northland
Kaitaia College will farewell its principal Jack Saxon tomorrow.
Witcombe: Taniwha hurting but not out
With only three games left, Northland have only a few chances finish the season on a high.
Mum's plea that her son serve his jail time in France
A Frenchman accepted $50,000 to help smuggle cocaine from a cruise ship into Northland.
Tourist spends seven hours stuck up cliff
Australian couple caught out by tide while trying to walk from Long Beach to Tapeka.
Superette fills with fog, alleged robber flees with nothing
Incident took 31 seconds; police say fog cannon prevented another crime from happening.
Okaihau-Kaikohe Traverse suits all walkers and runners
Okaihau - Kaikohe Traverse suits all walkers and runners
League: Last-minute agony for Swords
After a huge drive, the Swords did Northland proud in a tough game against Wellington.
Northland Inc new chief appointed
Kawakawa-born Murray Reade has been appointed as the new chief executive Northland Inc
Hockey: Silver again for Northland women
How many more silver medals will it take for Northland to finally get the gold?
Frenchman jailed 15 years for smuggling 24kg of cocaine
Man who imported 24kg of cocaine into Northland jailed
Whangārei residents declare NZ's first smoke-free street
Whangārei residents launched project to make their Kensington street smokefree