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Bay of Islands Pony Club - the country's oldest - turning 75
BOI Pony Club marking 75 years of education in riding and horse care.
News in brief: Northpower consumers to get second electricity discount
The latest news bites from around the region.
Slip closes SH1 in Mangamuka – again
SH1 has closed in the Far North as Northland hit by heavy rain.
Could Northland help power Auckland? $2m study to find out
If feasible, the project could unlock $1b in private investment in renewable energy.
Far North news briefs – Toilet warning, Northland on Monopoly board and port stake
News snippets from the Far North.
Kāeo rest home criticised for elderly woman’s care
Kauri Lodge under fire from Health and Disability Aged Care Commissioner.
Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua backs importance of injury prevention
Silver Ferns coach warns Northland's netball community over injury risk
Kerikeri students running competition to help eradicate moth plant
Cash prizes for Northlanders to remove pesky moth plants
'Zero facilities': Pensioners fear proposed 30% rates hike
The Johnsons' rates could rise to more than $3500 a year.
Smoke from cabin fire forces NorthTec students out of classroom
A female occupant was checked for smoke inhalation after the fire.
CCTV helps nab suspects in alleged hot water cylinder theft
Police were alerted to the alleged burglary around 9.30am on Sunday.
Sticky situation: Ruru freed from notorious 'bird-catching tree'
The bird was treated and cleaned at the Native Bird Recovery Centre.
'Not what we were wishing for': Civil Defence says get ready as more rain on the way
Kerikeri has already received 490mm, well above the April average of 150mm.
Far North fluoridation expansion on horizon as non-compliance continues
The Ministry of Health is paying the two towns’ initial fluoridation infrastructure costs.
Mangamuka Gorge reopened, temporary speed limits in place
SH1 over Mangamuka Gorge has been reopened after a slip that blocked the road was cleared.
Taipā Sailing Club appeals for help after Cyclone Tam rips off roof
The cyclone tore the roof off Taipā Sailing Club's clubhouse.
News in brief: Council adds warning signs to iconic Hundertwasser toilets
The latest news bites from around the region.
Volunteer firefighter Dave 'Squid' McKenzie remembered 'He loved his fire station community'
McKenzie was known around the community as a man with a staunch outlook on fire safety.
Northland suffers flooding, slips and downed trees with more wet weather to come
A slip closed SH1's Mangamuka Gorge, recently reopened after two years.
Weather: New heavy rain watch for Auckland, more flooding in Northland
Auckland and Northland are under heavy rain watches ahead of school starting tomorrow.
'You've got rat bite fever': Northland woman's warning to trappers
She touched a live rat briefly, leading to severe infection and sepsis.
Cycling champion honoured for trailblazing work in Northland
Steve Gwilliam recognised for having a 'remarkable impact' on Northland's cycle trails.
Missing in Northland: 10 people still out there somewhere
Only two of the 10 missing Northlanders are on the police's public list.
Gerry Paul: Empowering community through the arts
The return of the Ngāti Rēhia Community Kapa Haka Programme
Opinion: Abundant apple harvest turns into burden
The obvious solution is to give them away, to feel the joys of generosity.
Northland Expressway plan proceeds as landowners face property loss
The Northland Expressway will run from Warkworth to Whangārei.
Young Northlanders turning out in droves for Anzac Day ceremonies
Round up of today's Anzac Day celebrations around Northland