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ESOL pupils pull off gigantic science project

Northland Astronomical Society has supervised a solar system model at a Whangārei school.

Whangārei bus driver off on full pay during investigation

The driver's mental health was assessed after he stopped the bus, shutting children in.

Taniwha fall apart in the last quarter in Napier

Northland fall short against the Magpies in Napier.

Former Cambridge blue stars back the Taniwha

Believe in themselves and play your natural game, says former Northland players.

Crash survivor says dangerous drivers need self-love

Northland crash survivor Howard Tarr says dangerous drivers need to find purpose.

Thieves raid papakainga, empty tradesman's tool shed

Thieves cut four padlocks to steal man's tools, wrecking his plans to fix up family home.

Cock of the North bowls trophy on the line

The Northland 1-5 year representative teams will also be competing against Far North.

Excitement building for the crowning match

Sam Nock is a notable omission in a largely predictable Northland team.

Life-changing surgery helps Whangārei schoolgirl overcome serious medical condition

She daily faced massive bleeding from strained blood vessels.

Wharf charity decries decision to reject consents

Govt funding of $600,000 for the Mangawhai wharf project has been lost due to the ruling.

Road safety advocate retires but welcomes successor to the role

As Gillian Archer retires from RoadSafe Northland, Ashley Johnston takes up the mantle.

Massive fire started by faulty lighter on bed

The fire was so big it took 15 firefighters almost eight hours to put out.

FNDC admits contractor sprayed pōhutukawa by mistake

The council says roadside plantings can reduce drivers' vision and threaten power lines.

Illegal Ruakākā dumping a major fire risk

No one is prepared to claim ownership of land on which an illegal dump sits in Ruakākā.

Grey Power unhappy with closure of vital banking service

BNZ says most customers banking online but Grey Power worries elderly will be left behind.

'Unbelievable' heat as huge fire razes buildings

Heat, lack of water and flammable gas cylinders posed headaches for firefighters.

About 90 jobs to go at Marsden Pt refinery over the next quarter

Refining NZ to start laying off about 90 staff as global fuel demand slows.

Whangārei's views wanted on plans for waterfront precinct

What's next for the Town Basin? Council is asking Northlanders what they think.