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Meet the Northlanders up for prestigious national sporting awards

Northlanders Mea Motu, Lani Daniels and Cameron Leslie nominated for Halberg Awards.

Whangārei's beloved busker gifted new mobility scooter on birthday

Mr T has been gifted a brand new mobility scooter after an alleged hit-and-run crash.

Historic Ngāpuhi Waitangi Tribunal report into injustices delivered to the iwi at Waitangi

Ngāpuhi's Waitangi Tribunal report will aid iwi's stalled Treaty claims.

Vegan ate too many berries, rushing home for sex: Wildest excuses for speeding revealed

Excuses, excuses, but a new police campaign is no laughing matter.

Successful Wahine Toa II slug-fest could get sequel - promoters delighted with response

Promoter wants to bring more boxing to Whangārei after huge Wahine Toa II event

Far North, Mangawhai at greatest risk of drought and fire bans as El Niño bites

Northland heading for dry summer with risks of drought and wild fires

Firefighter recounts fighting the Australian bush fires as he returns home

A Northland firefighter talks about his experiences battling bushfires in Queensland.

Search and rescue braced for summer spike; boaties rescued after vessel sinks

A busy summer awaits Search and Rescue units, with callouts on the rise.

International opponents welcomed as historic fight night closes in

'I want to be a role model for the next generation of Indian female fighters.'

First cruise ships to be welcomed to Whangārei next year

The ships arrive next year in what's set to be a boon for regional economic prosperity.

Baby girl attacked by dog recovering; Kaipara mayor says increasing dog attacks 'worrying'

Kaipara's mayor is concerned about rising figures relating to dog attacks in Northland.

Some Kaipara road slips from February storms could take three years to fix

There are 71 slips still impacting Kaipara roads after multiple severe weather events.

Two people with critical injuries in hospital after serious crash

Pair with critical injuries hospitalised after serious crash.

Desperate mum pleads for help to fund baby's fight against cancer

A Givealittle page was set up to help baby Robin fight cancer.

Rates due on Monday, but Northlanders are struggling

Northland council rates are due on Monday, but many are struggling to pay.

Police investigating 'unexplained' death of baby girl

The 10-month-old died of asphyxia, police say.

Pouto teens to play international netball tournament

The team is the first from Kaipara to attend the prestigious netball tournament.

New study aims to find effective meth treatments for mana whenua

“We want to know their story on what works and doesn’t, and if not, then why?”