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Back to prison for one of Whangārei’s worst repeat drink drivers
Judge told the man alcohol had taken over his life.
Russell ferry collision: Investigators appeal for witnesses, footage
Police, Maritime NZ and Transport Accident Investigation Commission start inquiries.
'Blown away by the support': Young mum-to-be diagnosed with breast cancer
At 26 weeks pregnant, Abi discovered she had stage 3 breast cancer.
Two arrests over terrifying service station knifepoint robbery
Incident left workers and witnesses traumatised.
Greens’ candidate hopes close ties to community will support campaign
Reina Penney to contest Northland seat for party.
Fire crews set for Firefighter Challenge
The event is an opportunity to support the firefighters who look after our communities.
Northlander injured while preparing to go through the Panama Canal
Givealittle page set up for builder in ICU in a Panamanian hospital.
Three Waters reform won't deliver for Northland - leaders
Affordable Water Reform - revamped Three Waters - gets the thumbs-down from local leaders.
Northland bowls reps at NZ National Interclub event this weekend
Latest news from the Northland bowls scene with Gwen Lawson.
Whangaroa hapū call for Govt to ban mining on conservation land
A Northland kauri reserve is among areas where an Oz billionaire has prospecting permits.
‘Hell of a bang’: Passenger ferry sinks in Bay of Islands after collision with launch
Skipper ‘not in a good way’, flown to hospital with spinal, head injuries.
One critically injured after boats collide in Bay of Islands
At least one of the boats involved in the collision is believed to be a ferry.
Three Waters reset: Govt to create 10 new entities; Luxon calls rebrand a 'dumb policy'
The Government will announce its Three Waters replacement today.
Enchanter tragedy in court: Skipper faces charges relating to the deaths of five men
A weather warning was issued two days after the Enchanter left on a five-day trip.
Focus Live: PM Chris Hipkins and Kieran McAnulty announce Three Waters reset
PM Chris Hipkins and Local Government Minister Kieran McAnulty scrap a major part of the unpopular Three Waters reforms, ditching the four mega entities that would have delivered Three Waters services to households. Video / Mark Mitchell
Paihia history and legacy brought to life virtually
Ātea Nuku Timewalk Paihia celebrates 200 years.
‘Epic’ 16-day triathlon brings message of hope for struggling youth
Ex-ABs, high-profile Kiwis raising awareness of Mike King’s Gumboot Friday charity.
'So good of him': Taxi driver returns $500 dropped in cab
Good samaritan taxi driver praised for his honesty
Kiwi legend David Tua gives tips to Northland boxer Mea Motu ahead of title bout
Kaitāia's Mea Motu gets tips from David Tua ahead of international title fight.
Bay News: New theatre production; Paihia celebrates 200 years
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Kerikeri land sold to Australian company; pets to appear on postage stamps
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Balance of proceeds from liquidated children's home be donated
Childrten's home liquidated as it was too expensive to run
Whole of Northland benefits from tourism industry
Many Northland businesses benefit from tourism dollars, says Northland Inc.
Drop-in clinics for Māori business hit by Cyclone Gabrielle
Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Network holding drop-in clinics for those hit by Cyclone
Attempted robbery at knifepoint in Whangārei
The shop has been robbed three times in just three months.
Disoriented by kingfish: Diver descended towards shipwreck and drowned
A diver who drowned while diving above a shipwreck was likely disoriented by fish.
Willow Jean Prime's seat in Cabinet sets an enviable Māori Labour Party record
Promotion is not tokenism or ticking boxes - Willie Jackson.
Compact housing likely in another Kāinga Ora purchase
Housing agency still mulling plans for the site but says it’s ideal for compact homes.
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News in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.