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Mayors call for govt intervention in electricity market
'Energy poverty' already a problem in parts of Northland.

Results of redundancy at LVL plant days away
Hundreds of worried LVL plant workers to know next week who will keep their jobs.

Bruce Rogan thinking about contesting election for new party
Prominent Northland local govt critic may contest election for new political party.

Northland news in brief: Honey Wars set to screen
News snippets from across the region.

Jail sentence ends Whangārei man's trail of destruction
Derek Lynn jailed for part in tyre stabbing crime spree.

Mum frustrated after 'horrible' Covid-19 testing debacle
The mother of Whangārei woman said the ordeal had been highly frustrating

Two Whangārei women test negative for Covid-19
The two women drove north on Wednesday after one had spent time in a quarantine facility.

Northland winter bowls in full swing
After a long break in play, Northland's bowling clubs are returning to the greens.

Bay businesses triple promotion spend as competition heats up for domestic tourists
Concerns are that otherwise region will be pushed to back of the queue.

Request for Parliament to look into proposed HNZ development
Puriri Park Rd housing plan hits a snag with a petition lodged in Parliament.

Northland sporting fabric changing for the better
Funding is still available for Northland's regional organisations and clubs.

Northlanders urged to support Māori businesses
Te Hiku communities are being encouraged to support local Māori businesses post Covid-19.

Young adults share challenges they face
No harm in asking - is everything okay? At youth space we do that, says Anahera Pickering.

David Seymour to stand for Act in Whangārei - but not that David Seymour
Both are sure there won't be any confusion in September's general election.

Work for contractors dries up at the refinery
Culham Engineering will have only a few staff on site at the Marsden Pt refinery.

Northland rail upgrade providing work for locals
Two hundred contractors and KiwiRail staff needed over the coming months for project.

Warm clothes sought for Pacific Island seasonal workers in Northland
Donations of warm clothes are being sought for chilly seasonal workers stuck in Northland.

Victory for GMO opposition: NRC votes to reverse position
The council has voted to reverse its predecessor's decision and include a GMO policy.

Northland health advocates welcome damning review
The number of DHBs in New Zealand could be reduced to just eight from the current 20.

Northland father and son found after night lost in Puketi Forest
Father and son spend night in Puketi Forest as temperatures drop and rain falls.

Cycle tours luring Kiwi travellers to Northland
With borders closed Kiwis are discovering the North on all-inclusive cycle trail tours.

Far North woman rapt with horse rescue farm birthday gift
Milli Owen is pleased with her unique 21st birthday present - a horse rescue programme.

Missing Northland woman: Police finish search of rural property
Body removed and police finish scene examination at rural property.

Whangarei council being forced to clean up after owners failed to comply
Three tenders submitted for clean up of toxic material site in Ruakākā

Housing waiting register in Northland more than doubles
Hundreds of social houses needed in Northland to clear the waiting list.