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Free parking sweetener to entice people into Whangārei CBD

Cost to ratepayers offset by benefits to retailers, council agrees.

Waipū volunteer lifeguards and firefighters save man dying on the roadside

The man suddenly collapsed while travelling in the car with his wife along Cove Rd, Waipū.

Northland Pre Apprentice Trades students' gift to kohanga reo kids is a win-win

The students built a sandpit for kohanga reo kids.

Northland family desperate to fast-track Ukrainian visa process, as mum flees war-zone with single backpack

Northland man pushes to bring his mother-in-law from Ukraine to New Zealand.

Water shares for councils and ombudsman suggested for Three Waters reform

Auckland could take Whangārei's excess water once oil refinery closes

Man who sexually abused boys jailed

Ryan Burrows must serve at least two thirds of his sentence before eligible for parole.

Covid-positive women behind Northland snap lockdown will not be charged

Why the women won't be charged in relation to last year's snap lockdown in Northland.

Northland police youth worker's journey from troubled teen to award winner

A Charles St childhood has led one woman to change the lives of Northland's youth.

Alleged meth cook further remanded in custody to await jury trial

Whangārei man accused of cooking meth for gang and conspiracy to sell it is refused bail

Frustrated on the frontline: Northland education leaders want critical worker status and easier access to RATs

Northland education leaders demand RATs kits for teachers and school staff.

Motorcyclist Shane Harnett's death due to another motorist's careless use

Driver, 85, admits careless use causing death of motorcyclist at Ruakaka, last year

140km/h: Driver sped through Covid checkpoint because she was worried about missing sister

The woman drove on the wrong side of the road and sped through police road spikes.

Northland housing prices crack $900k after strongest quarterly growth across NZ

A 7.9 per cent growth over the past quarter saw the average property value rise to $906k.

Veitayaki shares anecdotes of good times with Fijian team mate

Former Northland rep shares the pain of losing good friend and ex-All Black Joeli Vidiri.

Whangārei dog's whereabouts unknown following fatal attack on another dog

Owner of dangerous Whangarei dog fined $1500 for its attack on another dog.

Refining NZ records $552m loss as demand for jet fuel plummets

Focus now shifts to import terminal from April as refinery winds down operation.

'Crossed the line': Labour MP receives anti-vax threats, war crime accusations

A group served papers accusing her of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and treason.

Collaboration, not competition: Northland school goes subjects-free

Ruawai College's new "learning packages" involve themes and experiences.