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Hihiaua Cultural Centre takes out the big honour in NZ Architecture awards
Two Northland buildings win at New Zealand Architecture Awards.

Kaikohe's free dental service folds, 1300 still on waiting list
Free trial was supposed to pave the way for permanent, koha-based dental clinics.

Northland Guy Fawkes celebrations spark safety warning
Northland Guy Fawkes celebrations spark safety warning from fire officials and local SPCA.

News snippets from Northland
Youth questioned over Kerikeri High School fire; and FNDC needs more librarians.

Far North community fights back over 'red clay' on road
Henderson Bay residents have taken the council to task for using red clay on their road.

Workshops on to help get careers on track
The workshops will help those who are advanced in their career but new to job hunting.

Westerkamp shines at Sandy Bay's Polar Bear
The 16-year-old took out the junior girls' and open women divisions.

Waipapa Rotary gears up for final book fair
Volunteers' backs and knees no longer up to task of lugging heavy boxes of books.

Endangered bird's death prompts call for better protection
Native bird advocate calls for more patrols around the Ruakaka Wildlife Refuge.

Davis says Oranga Tamariki failing kids, commits to 'getting it right'
Kelvin Davis is the new Minister for Children.

NRC by-election after councillor resigns to cost tens of thousands
Byelection needed after Northland regional Councillor resigns

Six60 singer Matiu Walters to host band movie in Whangārei
Whangārei to host advance viewing on new Six60 movie - and Northlanders can win tickets

Northern Swords edge out championship win
It was the second time in three years the Northern Swords have topped the second division.

Heroic visitor saves lives as Kaitaia's old bowling club burns
Visitor credited with raising alarm, dragging tenants to safety as club damaged by blaze.

Cause of power cut unknown at this stage
Northpower working to restore power in the greater Whangārei area.

Housing market ripe for picking with low interest rates
Northland couple's secret on how they managed to get on to the property ladder.

Work on clean-up of hazardous materials starts
Owners 'ignored' court orders to clean up toxic chemicals.

'Frustrating': Goodhue laments Taniwha execution woes
Heavy rain made a substantial impact on the quality of the game.

Northland cannabis reformers want decriminalisation on the table after referendum No vote
Cannabis referendum "no" vote not the end for Northland campaigners.

Yes vote for End of Life Choice Act hailed in Northland
The Yes vote for the End of Life Choice Act delights its Northland supporters.

MPs met Ngapuhi protesters in Ōpua
Ngapuhi protesters in Ōpua have vowed to stay put until their land is returned to them.

Don't ignore it: Advice from Northland breast cancer woman
May Seager, one of around 40 Northlanders with stage four breast cancer, shares her story.

Police still hunting for men who shot at officer
Police are seeking information on two men who shot at a police officer on Puketona Rd.

Social media posts cause panic after bus crash
Students post photos and comments on social media about their school bus crash.

News snippets from Northland
Driver crashes into supermarket barrier; and body found in Northland lake.

SH1/Tarewa Rd intersection fully open from Monday
Completion of the two-year upgrade will improve traffic flows and safety, NZTA says.

Body found in Hikurangi's Lake Waro
Hikurangi's Lake Waro scene of police investigation after body found

'Just horrendous': 7 injured in school bus crash, doctor checks kids who left scene
Paramedics are assessing patients at the scene.