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Countdown to the premier rugby final this weekend begins

Two teams with finals experience in Northland prems rugby to play in the crowning match.

Northland tourism infrastructure projects get $1.3m from Government

The money will help improve visitor facilities with international borders reopening.

Youth homelessness rising: Housing and wraparound support needed, experts say

A housing plan specifically for taitamariki in Whangārei is being considered.

Mid Western veteran to play in his 250th match in semis

Late bloomer ends up playing 249 games for Mid Western rugby.

I wanted to celebrate surviving: Therese Wickbom recalls mental health struggles

Bald Angels Charitable Trust founder Therese Wickbom opens up about her own mental health

'It is up to us, as members of Aotearoa, to work towards racial unity' : says Northland teen on winning Race Unity Speech Awards winner

Northland student is named the joint national winner of the Race Unity Speech Awards.

US President Joe Biden gets Whangārei woodturner's kauri bowl as gift from Jacinda Ardern

US President gets kauri bowl by Whangārei woodturner as gift from Jacinda Ardern

News snippets from Northland

Sir Hek movie screening; and Ken Rintoul officially made MNZM.

Increase in anti-social behaviour in Whangārei CBD

A small group of young people are responsible for the increase in anti-social behaviour.

Road reopened after crash on SH1, Mata

Diversions were in place until the scene was cleared.

Bank says sorry to ex-MP ordered to take off hat

Kaumātua says the way no-hat rule was applied during a bank visit was discriminatory

Ex-council chief has new, green calling

Rob Forlong's new career move has been announced after departing from WDC in April

Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns

There are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.

Drivers told to belt up and slow down after four fatal crashes

There have been four fatal crashes in Northland since last Tuesday.

'Baptism of whaea': The boom in women's football

FC Whangārei Women's team takes part in the Northland 2nd Division, first time since 2014.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland.