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Whangārei's Rainbow community seeks support against hate

A burnt-down building and a library protest are among the concerns of the LGBT+ community.

Seismometer to shake up interest in quakes

Four of these seismometers are now operating in Northland

Size helps but it's all about technique: Expert shares tips ahead of today's bomb comp

Forty Northlanders to take on celebrity chefs for title of Manu Master in Russell today.

News in brief: Man arrested after driving complaint leads to stolen car

Three arrested in Kamo dairy robbery, while in Kaeo police respond to a firearms incident.

Comment: I look forward to Old Blighty moving with the times

Throughout his stint in Number 10, Boris Johnson has been involved in countless gaffs.

Joe Bennett: It's toast and that's all there is to say

How much butter on your toast?

'I love league' Wāhine and kōtiro lace up for new league competition

Competition kicks off this weekend and has six contested women's team.

Four meningococcal cases detected in Northland

Take steps this winter against meningococcal as four cases detected in Northland.

Another deluge to hit Far North tonight

Major slip closes Waiotemarama Gorge Rd in South Hokianga.

Cost of living has a dampening effect on Northland house buyers' appetite

Northland's median price remains unchanged from June 2021, sitting at $700,000.

First Union claims Channel Infrastructure won't pay a cent towards site remediation

Expected cost of conversion to import-terminal at Marsden Pt between $200m and $220m.

'It was funny and very lucky to spot humpback whale so close to home'

Visitors in Northland blessed with the rare sight of humpback whales feeding in the water.

More heavy rain expected this week after downpour

The heavy rain for the week is not over, MetService is warning.

My car can't take it any longer: Motorists bemoan the state of Northland roads

Gaping holes in our state highways and local roads have sparked a new social media group.

Comment: Now is not the time to let Covid guard down

Despite our wish to be done with the virus, Covid hasn't finished with us yet

News snippets from Northland

News in briefs from Northland.

Dairy staff detectives find getaway car, weapons after suspects' social media boast

Tutukaka store robber posts selfie with stolen cigarettes on social media.

'Delinquent behaviour': Businesses seek council cash for show of force in CBD

Crime in Whangārei centre "destroying our wonderful city centre", says business lobby.