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Hollywood A-lister forced to abandon Whangārei Heads film shoot
The local community is reeling after the loss of significant revenue.
Russell ferry collision sparks calls for mandatory boatie training
Opponents of boating licences view the sea as ‘the last bastion of freedom’.
Our Treasures: Exhibition showcases beautiful bird prints
The passion, knowledge and talent of these two men is evident in their books.
Rehab success keeps meth dealer out of prison
The dealer sold meth to fund his own addiction.
Pair accused after gas station stabbing death are in hospital
Shayden Perkinson was killed after a "serious assault".
Leaky, mouldy Dargaville Town Hall to close from Monday
Weather-tightness failure means part of the leaking town hall must be demolished.
Woman who assaulted Winz staffer jailed after further charges
Defendant had 28 pages of previous offences, court told.
74yo pensioner on the run remanded in custody in Whangārei
The woman is on lifetime parole for murder.
Two-term MP Angie Warren-Clark to stand for Labour in Whangārei in October’s general election
Warren-Clark is a list MP based in Tauranga.
Suppression lifted for teen charged with manslaughter of Northland baby
The teen has been charged with manslaughter in relation to a 5-week-old baby.
Whangārei councillor to apologise for breaching code of conduct
Whangārei councillor to make public apology for revealing confidential information.
Northland's junior bowlers fighting for rep honours this weekend
The latest news from Northland's bowls scene.
How asking prices for homes compare to sold price tags
The figures suggest more vendors and buyers are reaching common ground.
Whangārei Stand Up's anti-violence campaign takes off
New community movement Whangārei Stand Up gets a respected leader to front the campaign.
Warning as milk production and number of cows decline
The smallest average herd sizes are in Northland, Auckland and Taranaki.
Four people charged in Whangārei homicide investigation
Two of the men, aged 24 and 29, are charged with murder.
News briefs: Corrections industrial action, Hundertwasser art auction
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Tangi for homicide victim Shayden Perkinson
Tangi for homicide victim Shayden Perkinson at Maunu Cemetery, Whangarei. Video / Supplied
Insurance company reveals the car most stolen
Drivers of Nissans in Northland, Toyotas and Mazdas elsewhere - lock your cars.
Anzac Day: Poppy Day Appeal a chance for Northlanders to show respect
People across NZ will wear poppies to commemorate all those who have died in wars.
Comment: It's time we took a bold approach to roadside drug testing
The mind boggles that we can’t find an appropriate testing device.
Bay News: Field of Remembrance to blossom at Waitangi
Latest news from Bay of Islands and surrounds.
'Go out and do it!' Retiree relishes new construction skills
67-year-old Shelley Foster is studyin a Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3)
Baby punched as mother shielded herself from assault
The man became irritated because his baby was being 'too loud'.
Russell readies for possible name change to Kororāreka
Submissions to restore the name closed yesterday and a result is due back later this year.
'Enough is enough': Group aims to tackle violent crime through community action
Many in the city are feeling vulnerable and scared.
Ferry crash investigators ‘very pleased’ with response to call for witnesses, photos
One of NZ’s top marine accident experts brought in to aid investigation.
‘Barbershop’ chats take aim at men’s mental health
A charity in Northland has started workshops to help the wellbeing of men in the region.
Emily Henderson: We’ve listened and our plan will mean affordable water
Under our proposal households will still make massive savings.
The tug-of war over whether violent crimes need harsher penalties
Whangārei stabbing death leads to political debate on sentencing punishment.
Northland news in brief: 300 lifejackets given out; and person injured in workplace injury
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Housing, food security main issues for Northlanders as recession looms
Rising costs are set to add another $150 a week in expenses for households.
Win tickets: Big Bike Film Night’s celebration of cycling returns to Northland
One-night festival features 10 bike-themed short films from NZ and around the world.