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Latest from Kaipara District
Northland's political leaders paid a 'realistic figure'
Is $3 million too much to pay elected representatives in Northland
Lawson: Northland men and women do battle
The upcoming centre interclub sevens competition will surely provide great drama.
What's On: Plan your weekend in Northland
A list of events in Northland this weekend and next week.
York proving mind over matter
Steve York did just three road rides before tackling four laps of Lake Taupō in 33 hours.
Religious schools miss out on slice of $400m investment package
The $400 million package for around 2050 state schools excluded integrated schools.
Scammer ordered to pay back $7000 to victims in online ticket scam
A Whangārei woman has been ordered to pay back money to victims she "ripped off".
Eastwood: Swim Reaper back to stop drownings
Swimmers might get a surprise the next time they go to a Northland beach this summer.
Northland base for testing of new high-tech catamaran
Whangārei Harbour and Bream Bay will offer ring-side seats to view the new boat in action
Year 4-6 athletes put on a show
About 400 children from at least 30 schools gathered for the annual athletics day.
Ministers visit Waitangi for Ngāpuhi settlement hui
It comes after the Crown removed its recognition of Tūhoronuku's mandate.
Community charged after landlord requests removal of EV station
The EV charger was installed five years ago by Northpower.
Bulls Gorge roadworks to continue until Christmas
Driving through the gorge taking as long a half an hour, frustrated motorists say.
Christmas trees bring joy to community
St John's Golden Church in Kamo has more than 50 trees on display.
Northland-based Samoans postpone trip to the island
Northland-based Samoans postpone trips back home for Christmas.
Northland College fixing oversight which led to law breach
The board have been working hard.
Tennis Northland's plea for more numbers
Is the future of Northland's premier tennis competition in jeopardy?
Education focus for new animal control officers
Kaipara District Council's new animal control officers focus on public education.
Crown and Ngāpuhi to build new mandates for Treaty negotiations
Tūhoronuku's mandate is no longer fit for Ngāpuhi, the Government says.
Two newborn fairy terns push up population of endangered bird
Two chicks, one at Mangawhai and the other at Pakiri, hatched on Thursday.
Northern Advocate collects toys for children in need
The Northern Advocate asks for people to donate toys, games and non-perishable food.
New report urges immediate action to move port north
Northland mayors back a new report that urges action on moving the Auckland port north.
Bluff to Whangārei hitchhike for 80th birthday
The Whangārei man wanted to do it for his 80th birthday.
Women's golf team set to avenge men's loss
The women's team will look to better the men's team's 10th-place finish from last week.
Croquet players battle the rain
The rain soon drifted away to give the players a great afternoon of croquet.
Mangawhai faces population growth challenges
The beachside settlement is transforming into a town
Northland hammer Hamilton in opening game
The visitors had lost three wickets for three runs at the start of their batting innings.
Schools plan revamp after govt cash injection
The funding plan allocates $700 per student for much needed maintenance work.
Urgent $1.4 million Dargaville wastewater sludge removal planned
Council has approved a $1.4 million sludge removal operation.
Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge, tennis and golf results
Northlanders packed out the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge over the weekend.
Santa is back in Whangārei town
Thousands attended Kamo Christmas Parade and the Christmas Festival at Semenoff Stadium.
Kamo to meet Maungakaramea in T20 final
It should be an entertaining contest when the two sides meet at Cobham Oval on the 21st.
Tramper rescued from Cape Brett after sustaining knee injury
The man was airlifted into the Bay of Islands Hospital for treatment.