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Even tyre pressure can have an effect on speedometer readings.
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Property values are still well above levels recorded in March 2020.
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The latest news bites from around the region.
‘Seatbelts save lives’: Crash victim may have survived if she’d buckled up, coroner says
The single-vehicle crash on SH1 killed a 26-year-old mum and injured her relative.
Third person charged in Northland murder case
The body of Bob Kleiman was found in October 2022.
Police uncover 'eye-watering' amount of meth at property linked to Black Power
Among the haul was a pump action shotgun, ammunition and $3000 in cash.
Demonstration to shine light on crime
While the march isn't going to solve crime right away, it's a start, the organiser says.
Kaitāia Community Airport group want airport lease
The airport working group say they have what it takes to manage Kaitāia Airport.
Kāinga Ora won't come to public meeting about Kerikeri social housing plans
The housing agency says it has to be neutral so can’t take part in the 'political' event.
Emily Henderson: Keeping Whangārei women and children safe with solutions that work
Opinion: We are working to decrease trauma for victims appearing in court.
'It broke dad’s heart': Seniors face financial ruin as elder abuse still prolific
Advocates for the senior population say elder abuse is more prolific than people realise.
Weather authorities urge Northland locals to 'be vigilant', as heavy rain due to hit
The torrid week of weather continues with even worse rain set to drench parts of NZ.
'Eyesore' to live on - $7m renovation due to start this year
Five of the city’s leaders wanted the old town hall demolished.
Trial begins for business owner accused of indecent assaults
The business owner allegedly indecently assaulted five women over several years.
'Attitude of entitlement': Rapist attacked vulnerable woman
The Northland man violated the woman at least nine times.
Boy racers busted during weekend sting
Police say the public is 'sick and tired' of cars racing around the district.
Hunt is on for Northland rugby head coach
Marty Veale quits Northland rugby, 90 days before NPC campaign starts.
News in brief: Vinyl record fair repeats, 4WD crashes through bridge barrier
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kevin Page: Rapid intervention helps save sparky's bacon
For the next hour or so I was shadowed by the two little porkers.
More injuries feared as wait for removal of trees drags on
The saga over the trees went public last year after fed-up residents hit the headlines.
Double-fatal crash driver had meth, cannabis in his system
The judge acknowledged the sentence would not be enough to satisfy the victims' whānau.
‘Don’t be an idiot’: Man’s plea after losing mum, little brother in head-on crash
Grieving family wants tougher penalties for fatal crash drivers under influence of drugs.
Northlanders bracing for more rain this week
Another northerly flow with several fronts is set to bring more rain to Northland.
Brynderwyns pass latest storm test to be fully reopened in both directions
The weekend storm didn't put a dampener on the Brynderwyns reopening on Monday.
Possible bypass routes for SH1 at Brynderwyns, closed for weeks after summer floods
National won't say if it still plans to tunnel under the Brynderwyns.
Northland mum and three kids suffer burns as homestead razed by fire
'Devastating' fire sparks urgent reminder of need for working smoke alarms in every home.
Sudden closure of Dargaville Town Hall leaves Anzac Theatre in limbo
Dargaville's Anzac Theatre needs a new home after their building was closed.
Showers and cloudy periods in store for Northland after storm eases
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Northland club rugby: Bone-crunching tackles in Hora Hora v Sharks Prems clash
Hora Hora hand the Sharks their first defeat in Premier rugby.
Paying student fees and five-year bond part of National's health policy
National's Health Spokesman Dr Shane Reti says party will get more nurses, midwives
Lions club fundraisers benefit Northland charities
Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis and St John get help from Whangārei Lions Club.