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Chopper used in search for missing Whangārei man Veon Smith
Extensive searches in Whangārei parks failed to find the 48yo.
Man, 52, in court charged with killing dialysis patient Linda Woods
Judge refused name suppression but accused can't be identified while decision is appealed.
Myrtle rust anniversary: Future of pohutukawa ‘a bit grim’
Disease found in Northland now killing the country's oldest pohutukawa.
Fears floods helping grass pest spread
Machinery used to repair flood damage may also have spread Manchurian rice grass.
Second Outward Bound school could open in Northland if great site available
The spot needs to be within 3 hours' drive of Auckland, with easy access to bush and sea.
News in brief: Search for missing man continues
The latest news bites from around the region.
Man to appear in court over Linda Woods' death on the day of her tangi
The man was arrested at a property less than 200m away from Linda Woods' home.
Arrest made in Kaikohe homicide investigation
A Kaikohe property on the same street the victim lived has been raided.
‘How many will lose their benefit’: Work and Income closes Whangārei centre for refurbishment
Whangārei centre closed from Thursday for six weeks.
Kaikohe homicide: Linda Woods to be farewelled tomorrow
The Kaikohe community will soon farewell Linda Woods who was killed in a home invasion.
Drive-by shooting sentence for mother and sons
Brothers fired shots at house after a drug deal confrontation.
Truck driver killed in double-fatal crash remembered as witty, tenacious and bright
Rachael Phillips died in a double fatal truck crash in the Far North last week.
New 37-home public housing project largest in a generation
The state housing development has not been without controversy.
Artwork from Far North mouth artist will be sold around the world
Northland mouth artist again has artwork as part of international card sales
A greedy goose, a toddler and man’s best friend
Opinion: Sometimes, real life is a lot more interesting than watching television.
Road safety is everybody’s responsibility - Northland campaigner after five deaths in a week
Three Far North road deaths in a week spark safety warnings.
Kaikohe killing motive 'highly disturbing', police release image of killer and have DNA
The Kaikohe grandma died in a struggle with the 'sexually motivated' intruder. Police say.
Northland bucking the slow housing market trend
Te Tai Tokerau is one of three regions that enjoyed a lift in house prices
Whangārei man missing, police appeal for help after extensive search
Veon Smith, 48, was last seen wearing track pants and a checked shirt.
‘Huge and scary’ waterspout spotted during intense thunderstorm in Northland
Andrea Hawcridge photographed a “huge waterspout” that moved slowly over Bream Bay.
Police reveal DNA breakthrough in Kaikohe homicide
Far North mayor Moko Tepania has urged the community to be "extra vigilant".
Vince Cocurullo: It’s that time of the year when we talk about Annual Plans and rates
When we say that we need to spend money on the roads, it is not going anywhere else.
Ralph Correa recognised for advocating ethnic inclusion in Northland
'Without the community, we are a nobody.'
Far North health volunteer awarded Queen's Service Medal
Venus Cherrington is retired but still saving lives - and now has a QSM.
Girl abused by Oranga Tamariki caregiver told classmates what was happening
The man was found guilty on all eight charges.
Kaikohe firefighter Geoff Mayall honoured for lifetime's service
The life member has held almost every role in the brigade since signing up in 1972.
Northland local government, community stalwart recognised in King's Birthday Honours
Malcolm Nicolson has been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.
Community group ‘surprised’ by consent for controversial Kerikeri social housing block
But Kāinga Ora seems to have taken some community concerns on board, group says.
Plea to pet owners to get animals desexed as kittens overwhelm centres
An unusually high number of kittens has stretched Northland rescue centres.
Iwi, education leader Toa Faneva recognised for services to Māori
He credits his grandparents with instilling values of manaakitanga, tautoko and service.
Humble kaumātua's lifelong work for the environment, Māori and health honoured
The plight of the kukupa, or native pigeon, sparked Prime's life's work.
Northland swimming stalwart honoured with QSM
Richard Dunkerton is approaching 50 years of swimming coaching.
Watch: Fireball spotted in skies over North island
A fireball was seen travelling across skies in the top of the North Island on Saturday night. Video / Vincent / global meteor network