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Celebrating 135 years of education at Waimamaku

Far North town of Waimamaku celebrates its schooling.

Doctors warn: Human health risks from proposed $730m Kaipara waste-to-energy plant

Health concerns included toxins such as dioxins, heavy metals and gases.

'Come with me now': Newlyweds tell of scramble to take aurora wedding pic

The photographer hurried the couple outside after spotting an exciting opportunity.

Seagliders' 35-minute trips to Auckland closer with $145m deal

Seagliders and 35-minute trips between Whangārei and Auckland are a step closer.

‘No other region would put up with this crap’: Frustration mounts over prolonged Brynderwyns closure

Calls for compensation as frustration grows.

Expert believes Enchanter boat should have stayed put amid 'gnarly and confused' weather

The Enchanter skipper continues to stand trial following the deaths of five men.

Big barge shows Whangārei's boat-building chops

The 57m Kaipara Karrier VII was built by Culham Engineering for Atlas Concrete.

Cameron Leslie heading swim team to Paris

'It’s my fourth Paralympics, but my first in eight years, so it’s very exciting.'

'We are home’ Mum says moving into new community housing life-changing for whānau.

Housing is one of the biggest factors that determined people’s health.

Northland news in brief: Four hurt in Te Kōpuru crash, Kaikohe community housing opens

A crash in Te Kōpuru injured four and other briefs from around Northland.

'Not the only approach that works': Educators question structured literacy mandate

The Government has rolled out a new approach to literacy. So far it's had mixed reviews.

Can you help find Whangārei’s Zonta Book Fair a new venue?

New venue needed Whangārei’s popular Zonta Book Fair sale.

'A really big deal' Rare birds make their home in Whangārei bush

Kakariki have returned to a patch of bush where war has been declared on predators.

Fuel prices brought down by competition but motorists still feeling pump pain

The Commerce Commission says price differences cannot be explained by costs alone.

Northland policewoman Gail Shepherd remembered for ‘amazing’ emergency mahi

'She was a passionate daughter, mother and grandmother.'

Man wanted by police after Tikipunga fatal fire cleared of any suspicion

Police thank the public, Tikipunga homicide investigation continues.

Dairy couple and sharemilker convicted of animal welfare charges give up farming

Whangārei dairy farmers and sharemilker end long careers after guilty verdicts

New swimming lessons will meet deaf community need, instructor says

The move is in a bid to increase diversity and offer more options to the community.