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'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
Anthony Tahere finally has a home to call his own.
Whangārei Fight Night will see Matt Matich step into the ring under world title bouts
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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
The latest news bites from around the region.
"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.
Ngāpuhi and Far North Holdings combine for unique Kaikohe housing project
Sixty new homes in Kaikohe from first-of-its-kind development.
News briefs from the Far North - Sailing Week, Pokapu Rd bridge and community board funding
News snippets from the Far North.
Comment: Smashed avocado on menu after shopping trip
Kevin Page has been causing chaos in the supermarket.
News in brief: Northland Chess Championship returns; police investigating Ruakākā burglary
The latest news bites from around the region.
Govt gives $5.4 million for Kaitāia Airport work
The National Resilience Plan funding is for urgent maintenance and upgrading.
Te Kamo Gull self-service station could have "adverse effects" say council experts
Gull NZ last year applied for the green light on a self-service fuel station in Te Kamo.
Police bias: Judge rules two young Māori men profiled in stop
Two police officers had no lawful reason to stop and search a car driven by Māori youths.
'I’ll make it work' - Christopher Luxon answers Winston questions during visit to Northland
Many who approached said they were voting for him or had already done so.
The world is his oyster - what it takes to be a young kaitiaki
Noah Edwards was recently the recipient of NRC's Youth Environmental Leader Award.
Vince Cocurullo: Big city problems are small city problems, too
Our communities all need access to the same basic services.
Cancer patient caught up in five months of tests with no treatment blasts ‘underfunded health system’
"I will more than likely die now because of this, and that’s a simple fact."
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Something for everyone at popular event.
'Falling apart': Labour, public hit out at Luxon's 'second election' fears
The National leader was pushed by Northlanders on how he'd handle Winston Peters.
‘Everyone deserves a fair shot’: Kaikohe community housing opens
11 two and three-bedroom homes are due to be finished in February 2024.
One dead in Ngāruawāhia two-vehicle crash
Two-vehicle smash just before 5pm has blocked Great South Rd near golf course.
Homelessness, family farms, connectivity, GPs - the concerns of Northland towns
Small-town Northlanders often feel forgotten. They are hoping for change this election.
Joe Bennett: Is our smokefree crusade just a vanity project?
'What a virtuous little nation we are.'