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Fire at old school devastates Far North community

A suspicious fire has destroyed an old Far North school that had been a recreation centre.

Record-breaker: Para sprinter Mitch Joynt overcomes the odds to achieve major athletics goal

Para sprinter Mitch Joynt has achieved his dream of qualifying for the 2024 Paralympics.

'This time was worth $10,000': Panel beater pays out for car damaged by potholes

Motorist slams council and Waka Kotahi NZTA for the state of roads.

Northland Environmental Awards see Far North shine

Far North people and projects win big at Northland Environmental Awards.

'Listening to the room' Community housing development plans withdrawn after public backlash

Far North Holdings have withdrawn the application after 'listening to the room'.

Community comes together at Matariki to honour road death victims

Road safety advocates, community providers honour those who have died from road accidents.

The 26-year-old Northland boy who has become the face of economics in NZ

People complained about all the badges on my blazer, it shows you 'the sort of kid I was.'

Kids Don’t Come with a Manual: Ep 6; Challenges of a trilingual whānau

Mum Briar worries about whether multiple languages are a help or hindrance.

Northlanders sending winter warmth to South Island with citrus from Lions Clubs' campaign

Whangārei Lions clubs again collect tonnes of winter fruit for southern folk.

Region pinned firmly on foodie map in Cuisine Good Food Guide

Seven Northland restaurants have been named in the prestigious Cuisine Good Food Guide.

Jonny Wilkinson: Scammers are targeting everybody, including the disabled

Columnist Jonny Wilkinson says scammers are even targeting disabled organisations.

Minister faces persistent calls for action over 'high-risk' wartime ship leaking oil

Government Minister Kiri Allan has agreed to meet with the forum lobbying for a survey.

Kapa haka and food galore at Matariki twilight festival in Whangārei

Ngātiwai welcome whānau for the annual twilight Matariki market.

'You took my Peanut Slab!' Enraged uncle assaults nephew

The man became out-of-control when he discovered his L&P and Peanut Slab were missing.

'So proud of Hannah': Family of Football Ferns striker elated over historic goal

It was a 'goal for the eons' Whangārei Football Ferns striker Hannah Wilkinson's dad says.

Alleged road rage incident leads to man's arrest

Armed police were seen entering a property on a main road in Kamo.

Walking among the giants: Kauri Museum's exciting new addition

The public can check out the museum in Matakohe for free this weekend.

'Pretty impossible': Couple struggling with rising living costs head to Australia for better life

'Over there the job is better paying, we can have a better work-life balance.'