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.
Police call for witnesses to fatal involving pedestrian on SH1
Two crashes involving trucks within two hours; and hitchhiker killed north of Hikurangi.
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.
Police rescue couple left clinging to tinnie in Northland
Policeman dives in to help couple clinging to side of sinking tinnie.
Brothers try to extinguish flames but rural Northland house destroyed
Brothers try to extinguish fire with buckets of water and garden hose.
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.
Suspected gunman prompts lockdown
"We shut our doors ... we didn't want to take any chances": Business owner.
One hunter fails to walk out of Northland bush
Police launch search after a hunter fails to walk out of bush.
Humpback whale duo put on a show off Tutukaka Coast
Dive instructor captures photos of humpback whales breaching in rough seas.
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.
Northland farm shed ripped apart by tornado
Tornado adds to trail of destruction with a farm shed shredded.
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.
Police investigate after crash kills Northland woman
Northland woman dies after collision with empty logging truck.
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.
Two Whangārei women test negative for Covid-19
The two women drove north on Wednesday after one had spent time in a quarantine facility.
Meth addiction lands repeat offender in court again
Shane Legg sentenced to home detention where his father is seriously ill and dying.
Two Whangārei women tested after latest positive tests
Test results for two Whangārei woman expected back in three to five days.
Missing Northland woman: Post mortem complete body is Bridget Simmonds
Post mortem carried out and the formal identification process has been completed.
Northland father and son found after night lost in Puketi Forest
Father and son spend night in Puketi Forest as temperatures drop and rain falls.
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 .
Fire brigade removes wreckage from Northland beach
Volunteer fire brigade clean up boat wreck from beach.
Missing Northland woman: Police reach critical point in investigation
Mum doubts daughter is alive but wants end to recurring nightmare.
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 suspect foul play in disappearance of Bridget Simmonds
Foul play suspected in suspicious disappearance of Bridget Simmonds.
Police say missing woman case suspicious as property searched
Police consider disappearance of Bridget Simmonds is suspicious.
Storage tanks take coastal passage from Northland to Tauranga
Three more storage tanks headed for Tauranga.
Precious medal found by police in Whangārei home
Police are wanting to unite the rightful owner with stolen medals and watch.
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."
Rain a boost for Northland rivers, dams and farmers
Rainfall boosts dam and river levels but till not enough to end drought.
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.
300 touch and netballs handed out to Whangārei schools
Sport has the ability to unite and cut across all layers of society - Duane Dalton.
Gang members arrested during Northland drug bust
Police search Northland properties and arrest gang members.
Rash of crashes highlight need for care
Police will be patrolling Northland's highways over the long weekend.
Whangārei police opt for pedal power on patrol
Offciers on bikes ride shared pathway and city to ensure it's a safe place for everyone.
Crash corner: Family fear someone will die
Family lives in fear someone will be seriously injured or killed on corner.
From Paihia and Pacific Ocean to Egypt and the Red Sea
Northland woman in military police team during deployment in Egypt.
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.
Driver cut free from wreck, flown to Auckland Hospital
A 58 year old Whangārei man is in a serious condition after crash.
Financial rescue needed for boat at Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre
A $7000 funding shortfall for a new rescue boat means no sea rescue operations.
Physiotherapist Skye Renes sentenced to community work
Whangārei physiotherapist Skye Renes will work 200 hours in the community as punishment.
Guns, drugs, cash seized during lockdown crackdown
Members of the public were keen to come forward with information during lockdown.
News briefs: Head-on crash, Northland lotto winner
Four taken to hospital after crash and lucky Northland Lotto player in the money.
Improved roading would only benefit the Northland region
Proposed toll on the $710 million Pūhoi to Warkworth highway out for public submissions.
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.
Northland awakes from lockdown hibernation as NZ moves into level 2
Family reunions, haircuts and a caffeine fix – it was a big day for Northland in level 2.
Oh, the places we go: Northlanders welcome level 2
Northlanders out and about as country goes into level 2.
Police release more photos of man at centre of carjacking
Police release clearer photos of man involved in carjacking investigation.
Man jailed for child sex abuse images appeals seizure order
One seized computer storage device had no sex abuse images on it and will be returned.
Walking the dog could cost $300 fine if you don't collect poop
It seems during Covid-19 walking the dog has experienced a resurgence.
Rare bluntnose lizardfish caught in Northland
Rare fished hooked by angler in Houhora Harbour excites fish experts.
'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.
Rookie canine crimefighting duo awarded prestigious title
Police dog Caesar and Constable Josh Van Der Kwaak have quickly proved their worth.
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.