Kristin Edge is a reporter for the Northern Advocate
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Whangārei man in court over quarantine break-in
Morningside man has phone-in court hearing after isolation break-in at Crowne Plaza.
Isolation break-in: Man allegedly forces through 1.8m fence to person in exercise area
The man was arrested in Whangārei, 158km away, on Saturday.
Man to appear in Whangārei District Court on covid breach
Man on charge of breaching Covid 19 Act to appear in Whangārei District Court.
Man killed on SH1 in Northland while walking at night
Police want to speak to anyone who saw couple walking along SH1 before fatality.
Burglar fuels drug addiction by stealing cigarettes and cash
Guilty pleas to charges of burglaries of service stations and theft of cash and tobacco.
Rescue helicopter on way to serious crash blocking SH10
Serious crash blocks SH10, two people trapped.
2000 cannabis plants found in police operation
Two men have been charged after a growing operation was discovered near Kerikeri.
Russell Rawiri hangs up his badge after 41 years
Senior Constable Russell Rawiri looks back on an enforcement career with no regrets.
One hunter fails to walk out of Northland bush
Police launch search after a hunter fails to walk out of bush.
Woman winched from bush by Northland Rescue Helicopter team
Injured woman slipped and broke her leg while helping check possum bait stations.
100 hours community work for taking 145 toheroa
Man gets community work sentence for taking toheroa from Northland beach.
Mini-tornado wreaks havoc in boat yard in just 12 seconds
Tornadoes knock over boats in Whangārei yard and knock down trees at Oakura.
Sacred Taratara Mountain off limits to the public
Education needed about Taratara Mountain which is sacred and off limits.
Four men on cannabis charges remanded in custody again
Four men charged over cannabis-growing operation remain in custody.
Northland man jailed for stabbing police dog, fleeing police
Man jailed for stabbing police dog trying to ram police cars, aggravated burglary.
Two men appear in court in relation to Bridget Simmonds case
Whangārei man appears in court for murder of Bridget Simmonds.
Jail sentence ends Whangārei man's trail of destruction
Derek Lynn jailed for part in tyre stabbing crime spree.
Missing Northland woman: Police finish search of rural property
Body removed and police finish scene examination at rural property.
Remains believed to be Northland woman Bridget Simmonds
Police have set up a direct phone line for people to call with information about the case.
Police believe missing woman Bridget Simmonds is buried on rural property
Police use excavator at rural location where they believe missing woman is buried .
Digger brought in to help in search for clues on missing Northland woman Bridget Simmonds
Simmonds' mother just wants closure for the family.
Suspicious fire destroys community hall at Tutamoe
Suspicious fire destroys rural community hall.
Police say missing woman case suspicious as property searched
Police consider disappearance of Bridget Simmonds is suspicious.
Diversions following head-on crash near summit of Brynderwyn Hills
Head-on crash near the summit of Brynderwyn Hills.
Theft from Ratana Church in Whangārei
"I would like to think we could reach out to those people and possibly help them."
Police pursuits on rise in Northland
Northland police take new approach to understanding reasons behind fleeing drivers.
Four appear in court on drugs and firearms charges
Four people arrested in police drug operation named in court.
Northland carjacking: Arrest in petrol station theft of car with baby
Man arrested in relation to carjacking incident with baby on backseat.
Woman allows bank account to be used in ticket scam
Home detention for woman who allowed bank account to be used for money laundering.
Specialist police teams and court could help victims report crime
Survey reveals 94 per cent of sexual assaults not reported to NZ police.
Guns, drugs, cash seized during lockdown crackdown
Members of the public were keen to come forward with information during lockdown.
Northland six-year-old diagnosed with rare condition
Northland six-year-old diagnosed with condition fewer than 100 people have worldwide.
Man pleads guilty to charges of sexual exploitation of children
Offending started in Bay of Plenty in 2016 and again in Northland during 2019.
Police release more photos of man at centre of carjacking
Police release clearer photos of man involved in carjacking investigation.
'Haunted for life': Mum of baby girl tells of carjacking nightmare
A mum says watching her car being driven off with her baby in the backseat will haunt her.
Wanted: Photos released of driver accused of stealing car with baby in backseat
Can you help police track down the driver involved in a carjacking in Whangārei.
Ticket scammer Lulu Pou appeals two-year jail sentence
A Whangārei woman scammed thousands of dollars by using fake Facebook accounts.
Northland carjacking: Man flees after stealing car with baby on back seat
Man steals car from service station forecourt with baby on backseat.
SH14 logging truck crash on Con's Hill
Heavy tow truck on way to help clear logging tuck crash in Northland.
Police investigate death of baby at Whangārei home
Police to continue investigation into baby death.
Do not approach Luke Edmonds, call police on 111
Wanted man is dangerous and should not be approached.
Family lose everything in suspicious house fire
Police are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed a family home.
Police investigate devastating house fire in Whangārei
A person was seen running from the scene where a fire damaged a Whangārei home.
Women's Refuge stretched during lockdown
Whangārei's Women's Refuge has had more calls than normal for help from women in crisis.
Two men arrested after stabbings in Whangārei
Two men stabbed after alleged dispute over Covid 19 while man killed in car crash.
Fatal Crash: Driver dies after hitting tree in Northland
Driver dies in fatal crash in Northland during lockdown.
New family start life in lockdown thanks to Covid 19
It has been a different start to family life for Aimee, Waikeri and Lucas Birch.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Fitness videos positive boost for those in lockdown
Fitness friends make videos to keep people moving at home as NZ is in lockdown.
Violent Northland inmate serious risk to community
"You represent a serious risk to the victim and the community should you be released."
Brandt Shortland moves from coroner role to District Court judge
Kaikohe gets its first resident District Court judge - Brandt Shortland.
Kelly Slater carves up Northland waves to delight of locals
'We saw this guy do the best backhand snap I have ever seen ... and we knew it was him.'
Armed Offenders Squad called out Northland man arrested
Armed offenders squad called to coastal community.
Attempts to rescue pygmy killer whales unsuccessful at Waipū
It is only the second recorded stranding of pygmy killer whales reported in New Zealand.
A string of crimes hit central Whangārei childcare centre hard
Vandals and thieves mean a security system will have to be installed at childcare centre.
Whangārei Police call on public to report sightings of distinctive ute used in robbery
Police are investigated the robbery of a Northland dairy which involved a firearm.
Motorists asked to avoid SH10 near Mangonui following fatal crash
Fatal crash blocks SH10 in Northland.
Adam Tipene has no defence and admits stabbing police dog
Adam Tipene changes his mind after hearing police evince and pleads guilty.
Officer thought police dog would be bludgeoned to death
Police officer describes attack on canine companion just weeks after graduating.
High-risk drivers given a chance on Northland police operation
Police operation aims to help recidivist drivers get back on the road legally.
Stan Semenoff Logging keeps transport licence
A decision to revoke the transport licence for a Northland truck company has been dropped.
Dog attack: 33 sheep killed by roaming canine
Sheep had their "throats ripped out or their faces caved in", others drowned in a creek.
Man at centre of three-hour standoff sentenced
After three hours and as police moved into a property, Hiko Komene gave himself up.
Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill
Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill making its way through Parliament.
Power outage in Bay of Islands also affects Waitangi pōwhiri
Power outage affects thousands of customers in Northland
Four men in court on cannabis charges relating to bust near Dargaville
Four men charged in relation to Northland cannabis bust appear in court.
Major Northland cannabis bust uncovers more than 4000 plants
Landowner told block of land would be used to grow produce to supply restaurants.
More than 4000 cannabis plants seized in police op
Police discover more than 4000 cannabis plants in five glass houses
Man writes himself in lead for child abduction and rape story
Northland man jailed fro having and distributing objectionable material.
From azure waters, abundant fish to sobering tsunami memorials Thailand delivers
Thailand delivers: The water is so crystal clear it's like snorkelling in gin.
Native American culture colourful display at powwow, North Dakota
Seeing Native American tribes drumming, singing and dancing is opportunity of a lifetime.
Beach battle: Fence of steel poles erected to protect wildlife refuge
The fence required resource consent from the Northland Regional Council under the RMA.
Orca still tangled in crayfish pot line
The public are urged to call 0800 SEE ORCA if they see the injured orca.
Large whale dead after stranding on Northland beach
The whale, estimated to be about 10m long, was alive when first found on the beach.