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‘Wonderful’ initiative: Sailors gather ocean data in climate effort
Twenty-five sailors met in Ōpua on May 2 for the Pacific Rally.
Northland weather alert: Heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms
MetService has issued an orange Heavy Rain Warning for Friday 3am to 5pm.
Bay News: Kerikeri couple celebrate 60-year journey together
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
New Whangārei cafe offers support and services for rough sleepers
Whare Āwhina's community cafe is on Cameron St in the former police station.
The $9.4b seaweed threat: Unchecked caulerpa risks economic havoc
Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard has challenged the $9.4b economic impact figure.
News in brief: Library visits in Whangārei rise, with 66,000 items borrowed monthly
The latest news bites from around the region.
'I felt trapped': Woman says partner raped her three weeks after childbirth
Four ex-partners have alleged they were raped and physically abused by the man.
'Slap in the face': Northland leaders condemn pay equity changes
Northland leaders call changes a 'slap in the face for women'.
Former Northland nurse celebrates 100th with thanks from Health NZ
Eileen Davidson was just a teenager when she started nurse training at Whangārei Hospital.
'We see it in our town every day:' Inside the ongoing battle against meth use in Northland
No two journeys to healing are the same.
'Incredibly fortunate': No injuries after car flies into house at high speed
Whangārei District Council said it has applied for funding to cover safety improvements.
'Important part of the Northland culture': Diver's legal fight against scallop ban
Michael Badham claims Whangārei Harbour can support sustainable harvesting.
Hūhana Lyndon: Fast-track Act shuts out community voice
Let’s make a noise that can’t be ignored.
News in brief: Twenty-one new citizens honoured at Mangawhai
The latest news bites from around the region.
Ans Westra exhibition organisers hope to identify people in her photos
Visitors are encouraged to help identify people in the photographs.
'Consent is a great thing’: Whangārei festival promotes respect, autonomy
The Festival of Consent runs until Sunday with events including talks and a dance party.
Court orders removal of unauthorised structures in Bay of Islands
A company ignored requests to remove a pontoon and rubber fenders.
‘Something out of a horror movie': Parole board describes man's abduction and sexual assault of jogger
Haydn Christy was jailed in 2016 for 12 years with an 8-year minimum non-parole period.
Far North news briefs – water restrictions end, robbery arrests and tourism boost
News snippets from the Far North.
News in brief: Kerikeri Bowling Club marks 75th jubilee despite Cyclone Tam
The latest newsbites from around the region.
Opinion: The cold snap revives winter traditions in our home
Mrs P likes to chase me with her cold hands late at night.
On The Up: Community support helps Whangārei teen with rare condition thrive
Carrie Kunicich has atypical Friedreich ataxia, which impacts her muscles and vision.
Sweetwater Project: Far North councillor Mate Radich wants judicial review
The Far North's controversial water project needs a High Court review, a councillor says.
'Massive impact for us': Hapū oppose marina plan going through Fast Track process
The hapū want the project to go through the RMA for community input.
Typical wedding $87,000, wedding planner says
The average cost of a wedding has increased over recent years.
Northland welcomes new rescue helicopters
The air rescue service is adding three new helicopters to its fleet, replacing old models.
Northland's meth crisis: 'There's no magic wand for any of this'
Organisations say they are overwhelmed by 'a tsunami of need'.