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Major search for missing man at Tangiteroria
Search dog, drone, LandSAR volunteers and IRB assisting police search along Wairoa River.
Big chill set to last over the weekend
Southerly ridge expected to bring overnight lows of 5C or 6C.
Bowls: Whangārei and Kensington come out as champions
Whangārei and Kensington featured prominently in last weekend's bowling action.
Stags honour 'guardian angel'
Connor Rau, who passed away last year, is represented on the field in every Stags game.
News snippets from Northland
Trial date set for man accused of murdering Bridget Simmonds.
Whangārei projects to get $26 million from Covid recovery fund
Whangārei welcomes $26 million for projects from Covid recovery fund.
$26 million of Govt funding for Whangārei infrastructure projects
$26 million of Govt funding for Whangārei infrastructure projects
DHB wants more staff trained in drug and alcohol support programme
The method is to support whānau of loved ones struggling with substance abuse.
Motive of statue thief unclear
Whangārei artist wants her beloved Buddha girl statue back - no questions asked.
Murder trial to be held next year
Northlander charged with the murder of Bridget Simmonds elects jury trial.
'Shocking outcome': SAFE slams sharemilker's sentence
Northland man who beat a cow with a metal bar convicted and fined $3130.
Northland entertainers Suzy Cato and Troy Kingi with NZSO school holiday programme
Northland entertainers Suzy Cato and Troy Kingi with NZSO school holiday programme
Covid crunch: NRU let women's rugby manager go
Northland Rugby boss confident the quality of service for players will not be affected.
Whangaroa Māori want better plan for growth
Whangaroa Māori want better council planning to manage growth
Disappointment as fruitless negotiations end in stop-work action
Health care nurses and administration staff to stop work in Northland.
165 jobs as work starts on Covid recovery package
Workers will spend 3-6 months on 15 projects with economic and environmental benefits.
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi launches Te Tai Tokerau campaign
Māori Party's Te Tai Tokerau candidate Mariameno Kapa-Kingi launches campaign
NorthTec graduate publishes first book
This Whangārei woman has gone from student to published author.
Firm tries again for Ōpua barge dock consent
New proposal is for smaller reclamation, plus boat ramp and jetty, next to Ōpua marina.
Donated beanies keep Covid testing staff snug
Maureen knitted 30 hats for centre staff.
$100m to clean up Kaipara Harbour welcomed by all
$100M to clean up Kaipara Harbour welcomed by all
Far North homeowner devastated after losing everything in house fire
The Waipapa man whose house was destroyed by fire is grateful for community support.
Northland couple grateful for Heart Kids' help with first baby
Having your first baby on the first day of lockdown was hard for these Kerikeri parents.
Mummified dog discovered in Hokianga link to tensions over dog tax laws
A mummified dog found in Rawene is a reminder of a time of tensions over dog tax laws.
Northland homeowners devastated after homes destroyed in fires
Neither blaze was suspicious, say investigators.
High school students learning money matters
Northland students can get NCEA credits for learning financial literacy in school.
Northland families trade tents, barns for campervans amid Covid housing crisis
A campervan is heaven compared to a leaky, flea-ridden tent, a Northland family says.
Northland parents turn to homeschooling post Covid-19
Isolated kids stuck at home missing their friends? No way, a new surge in interest shows.
Top Energy's power line battle to go to Court of Appeal
Top Energy's power line battle to go to Court of Appeal