Dairy staff detectives find getaway car, weapons after suspects' social media boast
Tutukaka store robber posts selfie with stolen cigarettes on social media.
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The Big Wet: Northland roads closed, trees down and power out
Wild weather hit the North overnight, bringing down trees and flooding roads.
Kids' learning affected by untempered marketing and sale of energy drinks
A principal's concerns raise the issue of energy drink marketing and sales to children.
'Delinquent behaviour': Businesses seek council cash for show of force in CBD
Crime in Whangārei centre "destroying our wonderful city centre", says business lobby.
A celebration of Māori excellence in food: Northland Tohunga Tūmau event set to inspire
The Hangi Master has revealed what's on the menu at The Duke's Tohunga Tumau event.
Huge flocks of birds seen in Far North
Looming bad weather one possible explanation for giant flocks of gulls over Kaitaia.
Comment: Shock and awe as motorised duo storm home show
Leading the charge through the doors were two ladies on mobility scooters
Teen's mum praises 'hero' mates after freak skate accident
Injured skater's friends stopped the bleeding, called 111, kept calm and stuck with him.
Maungaturoto Country Club loses another sheep
Country caretaker discovers pregnant ewe killed and newborn and intestines left behind.
Whangārei at risk of looking lawless after weekend brawl - judge
"What makes this pretty bad ... is the arrogance of it."
8395 Covid cases, 17 deaths, 689 people in hospital
Coronavirus hospitalisations are nearing record levels seen back in March.
Watch: Gone in 60 seconds - thieves loot store's cigarette shelves
Terrified worker hides in back room as four males strip tobacco products.
Surgeries cancelled, delays widespread
Drastic measures at public hospitals as winter ills combine with a spike in Covid cases.
More people seeking help to rehome pets due to soaring living costs
More pets are being surrendered as Northlanders struggle with the cost of living.
Shane Reti: Medical workforce crying out for GPs
It's time to ensure health spending is delivering more frontline services.
Ngāwhā healing hot springs reopen to banish winter chills
New pricing, opening times aim to protect taonga, spread crowds and create employment.
Mid Northern win club rugby final, skipper scores four tries
Mid Northern end nine-year drought on premier rugby title with win over Waipū.
Cosplay fans gather at the Plunge Pop Culture Convention
Plunge Pop Culture Convention organiser is excited for the first event in Kerikeri.
News briefs: Help needed for Rugby World Cup, another store robbed
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Far North artists vie for top national art prize
Two Hokianga artists named finalists of Parkin Drawing Prize.
Save Our Sands protest: 'When every grain of the sand is gone, it will never be replaced'
Around 300 people protest against renewal of sand mining resource consent in Mangawhai.
7461 Covid cases today, 622 people in hospital - 'significant increase'
Cases, hospitalisations and deaths have been rising as the BA.5 strain gains ground.
Photos: Morph Festival brings puppets alive in Kerikeri
Puppet show delivers Northland kids a message about looking after the environment.
In a shocking state: Motorists seek compo for damage incurred on state highways
Irate motorists want compensation after suffering vehicle damage on Northland roads.
Tim Dangen crowned 2022 FMG Young Farmer of the Year
Dangen also claimed the FMG People's Choice Award and three out of five of the challenges.
Car driven into people during gang brawl - two injured
A witness said a man was on the ground after he was hit by a car.
9307 new Covid cases today, 22 deaths - another counting glitch reported
Yesterday a computer glitch caused case numbers to be overcounted by more than 4000.
Vaughan Gunson's take on the best of Elvis Presley
Vaughan Gunson gives his take on the best in music and movies.
Joe Bennett: Watch mender's trade survives the march of time
Would they be able to fix my watch?
Savings on power bills projected bonus of marae solar scheme
Power not needed by marae distributed to homes, cutting their costs by up to $1000 a year.
What to do this school holidays
Northland kids can enjoy a range of indoor school holiday programmes within the region.
Whangārei mum has mixed feelings about impending trip to Sri Lanka
Northland-based Sri Lankans react to the grim economic situation back home.
Horses' happy place: Northland couple provide haven for neglected equines
Retired horses have the run of Tracy Croucher's Northland horse sanctuary
Comment: Changing the script for a healthy lifestyle
Sport Northland head extols the virtues of staying fit and healthy