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Whangārei businessman sick of people using his private carpark
People parked there blocking in cars of those businesses.

Leading Kaikohe women's rugby team unclear why they were booted out of comp
The players affected are frustrated, upset and contemplating their future involvement.

Public transport discount for under-25s hits snag
Train and bus passengers have been enjoying half-price fares since last year.

Council expected to move soon over makeshift camp on Whangārei public land
Makeshift camp on public land in Whangārei may be dismantled

Dog owner distraught after pet in kennel's care dies on road
Owner defends his business saying it is run well and has many regular, happy customers.

Boarding kennel industry ‘poorly regulated’, SPCA says
Standards are minimal, says animal welfare advocate.

Learning to feed their families for less
Far North cooking graduates relish new skills to feed whanau and communities.

Opinion: Social housing a priority for Kāinga Ora
You don’t have to look far to find someone who got their start in state housing.

Rob Rush relishing the opportunity at the Blues
The son of Eric Rush sees first-hand the speed and skills required in Super Rugby.

$1.74m for avocado orchard on Kaipara iwi's land near Dargaville
Kaipara iwi Te Uri o Hau gets $1.74m to develop avocado orchard

Anchoring ban, rāhui now in place on caulerpa-infested areas in BOI
Mana whenua and the Government move to fight invasive seaweed.

Stranger who harrassed and assaulted Whangārei schoolgirls sentenced
The man had harassed the girls for months before grabbing one in a terrifying incident.

Opinion: Kermadecs no sanctuary from obligations to Māori
Opinion: Hui on massive no-fish zone northeast of New Zealand faces a few hooks.

Hot water bottle injuries in Northland cost ACC $175K in five years
Record winter for Northland hot water bottle injury claims.

Linda Woods' whānau's powerful message to alleged killer's family
The whānau acknowledge the family of the murder accused, saying Kaikohe is a 'small town'.

Unpopular Bay of Islands' dog park plans revisited
The Far North council is investigating other options for a dedicated dog park in Kerikeri.

Off-beam: Whangārei e-scooter injuries soar
There's been a 400 per cent rise in claims for e-scooter injuries in Whangārei in a year.

Shane Reti: Infrastructure vital for the north
OPINION: Shane Reti explains National's Infrastructure for the Future plan.

Northland's road toll rises to sobering 22
Two people have died following serious crashes in Whangārei over the weekend

Bream Bay students the new guardians of Pukekauri Dam
Four schools in the Bream Bay area have joined together in a bid to stamp out pests

News briefs from Northland: Lotto winner, rāhui in place and series of crashes
News snippets from Northland.

Widow of All Blacks great opens up on heartbreaking dementia battle
Rugby legend Bruce Robertson was among a growing number of greats struck down by dementia.

Looking for a break not too far away? These NZ spots won't disappoint
Whether you want to hibernate or head into the great outdoors, here are 10 great spots.

Minister's explanation on higher fuel prices in Whangārei baffles mayor
Commerce Commission still looking at fuel price disparity in Whangārei and other towns

‘So much to be hopeful for’: Why Kaikohe’s future looks better now than for decades past
Social housing, indoor sports centre, hundreds of jobs on the horizon for struggling town.

Gang member threatened to cut out woman's unborn baby, stole another mum's food money
Nykell-T Hegotule blamed a methamphetamine addiction that started at age 13.

Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway will open before the end of this month
The cost of the motorway has increased from $780 million to $1.05 billion.

Body of missing Whangārei man Veon Smith found in reserve
Police say the 48yo's death is not being treated as suspicious.