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Northland's noisiest suburbs: Is yours one of them?

Northland's three district councils revealed the number of complaints in each district.

Northland gets a disabled entertainment extravaganza

A spark of entertainment for the Far North's disabled community.

'Vague and ineffective': Scientists criticise new fishing rules on kina barrens in Northland

'While removing kina treats the symptom, it doesn't address the cause of a sick reef.'

GP may quit community after iwi occupation, 'forced' sale leaves him $130k out of pocket

Kaitāia GP Cecil Williams may leave town after huge loss on sale of his occupied land.

Treaty settlement delays likely thanks to Govt’s public spending cuts

The Ngāpuhi settlement, among others, would be prioritised amid the spending cuts.

Doubtless Bay loses Kiwibank service - Kaitāia or Paihia now closest outlets

No plans to replace Kiwibank's Doubtless Bay service.

Northland Māori student Kiani Christie is a high achiever

Kiani Christie is balancing her academic goals with love of music.

Kūmara prices expected to drop

At its scarcest, some kūmara prices topped out at $14/kg.

Northlander to attend UN forum despite Te Papa protest charges

Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn is representing Māori indigenous rights at the UN forum.

Sunflowers, a maize maze and lawnmower racing on display at Northland Field Days

The country's second-largest field days drew crowds in the thousands.

Community leader disappointed at renewal of bottle shop's liquor licence

A liquor shop next to an alcohol-free-zoned park gets its licence renewed - here's why.

High school's lockdown drill angers parent; specialist says more schools asking for them

More schools are employing advisers in the wake of the March 15 mosque attacks.

Irish singer bringing traditional folk music to Northland

Pauline Scanlon is returning to New Zealand for a two-show Northland tour.

Nationally significant sacred land at risk with 93-house development in Whangārei

Subdivision approval 'huge and grievous misunderstanding' of cultural values, hapū say.

People responsible for active shooter rumour at Whangārei Girls' High School identified by police

Police found no risk after investigating the potential incident this morning.

Mangōnui Waterfront Festival expecting 5000 to flock to town

Thousands expected for Mangōnui Waterfront Festival.

ArtBeat proves popular: Showcasing Town Basin as successful festival venue, organisers say

Thousands of people turned out to explore their creative flair at Saturday's festival.

Vandalised signs on Brynderwyns detour causes confusion among truck drivers

Call for Northlanders to unite during the lengthy SH1 Brynderwyns closure.