'It's harassment': Horse breeder charged with ill-treatment of animals wants case dismissed
The woman is facing 18 charges of neglect involving horses.
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Elderly woman killed by dog in Northland attack
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New Kaitāia community driver testing officer to help learner drivers
Community driver testing officer for Kaitāia will make things easier for learner drivers
Injured tramper rescued from Puketi Forest
A bruised tramper has been rescued from Te Araroa Trail.
Investigation after email threats sent to teachers at Kamo High School
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Cordons lifted at scene of Ruakākā homicide investigation
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Restoring mauri of Northland's Te-Oneroa-a-Tōhe/Ninety Mile Beach a priority
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Pink Ribbon Street Appeal needs more Northlanders
More Northland volunteers needed for street appeal
Healthcare in Bay of Islands closer to home
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Close contacts identified in Northland measles case
Parents and caregivers asked to vaccinate their kids for measles after one confirmed case.
Climate change exhibition to be opened by UK envoy
Trouble in Paradise – Climate Change in the Pacific exhibition on show in Kerikeri.
Bay News: Celebrating Suffrage Day, and gardening club celebrates 75 years
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Ahoy! Maritime festival anchors in Whangārei
More than 100 different options will be on offer at the free family two-day festival.
'These animals were suffering': Nearly half of farmer's 800 cows were neglected
One bull was in such bad condition that MPI directed the farmer to euthanise the animal.
Police arrest man who allegedly forced motorist off road and took cash
A 20-year-old man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court.
Mangamuka reopening hits speed bump
The long-term closure of the state highway was due to end in May next year.
'He had a real heart for people': Far North community mourns loss of Dr Tom Mulholland
Dr Tom Mulholland has been remembered by the Far North community.
One dead after Ruapehu house blaze
The circumstances of the fire are under investigation and being treated as suspicious.
Davis will likely quit politics if he doesn’t win Te Tai Tōkerau
Labour's deputy leader ponders his future should he lose his electorate seat.
'Serious attitude adjustment needed': Judge warns youth
The judge warned the 18-year-old he was looking at five years in prison.
Wyn Drabble: Sole-searching in the name of research
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‘It will change my life’ - new tenant of Kaikohe social housing
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Rough sleepers share their concern over growing homelessness
Homeless people talk about their journey during a World Homeless Day event in Whangārei.
News in brief: Purple lights on bridge for baby loss awareness
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Whangārei Fight Night will see Matt Matich step into the ring under world title bouts
Fights could lead to more bouts for Matt Matich and Jerome Pampellome.
"Did it happen?" Man accused of sexually abusing stepchildren and grandchild
The offending is alleged to have occurred over 30 years on three children.
Mayor hits out at Kāinga Ora amid social housing plans
There are more than 200 new Kāinga Ora homes are being built across Whangārei.
Whangārei baker rises above national competition to win Baker of the Year
Bethany Friend says her award-winning skills began at a young age with her grandmother.
News in brief: Northland Chess Championship returns; police investigating Ruakākā burglary
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