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Whangārei and Te Tai Tokerau races remain close as vote counting continues
Frontrunners are emerging from the preliminary results released tonight.
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Athlete takes on 160km ride to support Women's Refuge
Shenae Barker was the first woman in New Zealand to win last year’s Great Lake 100.
Kerikeri Street Party returns to Kerikeri Rd after last year's cancellation
The event has regularly attracted more than 3500 revellers.
Kerikeri artists turn bare walls into vibrant street art landmarks
Pearce is planning a Kerikeri street art festival for March 2028 or 2029.
Strong El Niño could bring more marlin, turtles and tropical fish to Northland
Shifting baitfish could attract migratory sharks and marlin to NZ waters.
Kerikeri women organise festival to revive struggling book clubs
Its online book club, The Diary of a Book Club, launches later this month.
Waitangi could become New Zealand's first cultural-only World Heritage site
Te Tī Marae has been included in the expanded Waitangi site listing.
'Hitting everyone': Northland food insecurity at worst-ever level
Northland has the highest rate of severe food insecurity in New Zealand.
Election 2026: Q & A with Conservative Northland candidate Doug Lyell
He believes extending the motorway further than Whangārei is important.
Northland 1950s pin-up girl wins Miss Media title
She was crowned Miss Media at the Christchurch event on September 26.
Northland trio take top spots in national photo competition
Three Northland photographers win top awards in IHC’s Capture the Moment.
'I survived; I can go anywhere': Northland woman leads Kenya safaris
Robyn Preston has turned personal upheaval into a Kenya safari career.
'Incredibly proud': Two Northland hotels earn Michelin Keys
Rosewood Kauri Cliffs and Eagles Nest have retained Michelin Keys.
'I'm still not sure why': Runner nears 1000 ultras
Whangarei runner Shannon-Leigh Litt is about to complete 1000 ultras.
AA election calls: Road funding, safety cameras and major projects
The AA says seatbelt- and phone-detection cameras could improve road safety.
Ten homes evacuated as Far North vegetation fire contained
A 5ha fire in scrub and grass near Te Kao was fanned by wind but is now under control.
Kaikohe burglary: Four charged after elderly man and dog injured
Four people face charges after an elderly man and dog were injured in Kaikohe.
One dead after two-vehicle crash on Northland highway
One person has died after a two-vehicle crash on SH10 in Totara North.
'Deepest sadness and plenty of tears': Northland kindy closes after 14 years
The Oromāhoe Kindergarten, near Kerikeri, has closed after 14 years.
'It's just a shambles': Parents frustrated by playground closure
Ōpua School's playground has been closed since April, after asbestos was found.
'As important as a packed lunch': Calls for dog-safety education
Council held three dog-safety education events in five years, all in 2026.
'Not enough': Whangārei advocate doubts homelessness funding
Up to 800 people in Whangārei face homelessness, including rough sleepers.
'Two steps forward and one back': Te reo learner keeps practising
Kerikeri resident Sue Devaliant has learned te reo Māori on and off since 2019.
How excuseflation lets businesses use cost pressures to hike prices
A Northland whānau says food and petrol prices are 'shocking'.
'It's a bit scary': Couple welcome long-awaited tree removal
Unstable trees near homes, a school and businesses are being removed.
19-year-old charged with arson after Kerikeri cafe fire
Police have charged a 19-year-old man with arson after a Kerikeri cafe fire.
Waitangi Treaty Grounds get $8m boost, cafe set to reopen
The funding will help prepare the site for bicentennial events through to 2040.
Kaikohe arrest: Driver choked police dog before officer punched him
IPCA finds police dog bite and punches justified in Kaikohe arrest.
'We can't change providers': Home owner questions rates bill rises amid cost squeeze
Kaikohe resident Justin Harnish says rising rates are unsustainable.
'Robbing you of your thinking': Teacher warns AI is hurting students
A Northland teacher says AI is harming students’ critical thinking.
Jandals puts Kerikeri writer in running for global award
She is heading to Hollywood for the International Impact Book Awards.
Willow-Jean Prime runs for Labour in Te Tai Tokerau
Prime says the cost of living, jobs, health and housing are her priorities.