Meth cook guarded drug supermarket with a machine gun
Man caught cooking meth in Northland had powerful firearms including a machine gun.
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One person dead after Moerewa crash
The fatal crash involved two vehicles, police said.
Kaitaia's Manaaki Hoepo fights to find love and win 100k on reality tv show
Season 3 of Heartbreak Island set to feature former Kaitaia College head boy
Potholes, broken cars - a day in the life of Far North roads
Far North residents say more needs to be done to fix our roads
Extension 350 programme a catalyst for change for farmers
Business mentoring programme comes to an end.
Bay News: Jazz and Blues Festival back, teens chosen to represent NZ
A wrap-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of Islands and the Mid North
Cost of living has a dampening effect on Northland house buyers' appetite
Northland's median price remains unchanged from June 2021, sitting at $700,000.
First Union claims Channel Infrastructure won't pay a cent towards site remediation
Expected cost of conversion to import-terminal at Marsden Pt between $200m and $220m.
'I felt we could all do with a story of hope' A look at Whetū Mārama - Bright Star
The epic story of Sir Hek's uniting of Polynesians, and reclamation of a lost identity.
New court system promises fairer, more inclusive justice
Kaitaia is just the third courthouse in New Zealand to adopt the Te Ao Mārama initiative.
Doggy daycare worker wins $19k after being 'let go' via text
The manager accused her worker of fraudulent behaviour and stealing from the company.
'In any other country in the world you would be dead': Judge
Police officers left the force after being shot at by a man who also wounded a police dog.
Covid numbers jump - PM says no move to red, further steps under orange settings to come
Experts say New Zealand is 'definitely' in the grips of a second wave.
'It was funny and very lucky to spot humpback whale so close to home'
Visitors in Northland blessed with the rare sight of humpback whales feeding in the water.
Plea to retain teachers, despite huge absences
Mid-year roll counts show some schools are missing up to a third of their students.
More heavy rain expected this week after downpour
The heavy rain for the week is not over, MetService is warning.
Butcher carves his way into Sharp Blacks and world stage
Dan Klink is one of 15 Hellers Sharp Blacks headed to the Olympics of butchery this year.
Comment: Now is not the time to let Covid guard down
Despite our wish to be done with the virus, Covid hasn't finished with us yet
My car can't take it any longer: Motorists bemoan the state of Northland roads
Gaping holes in our state highways and local roads have sparked a new social media group.
'Rising sharply': 11,548 Covid cases, more than 700 in hospital
The number of Covid patients requiring hospital care is now 710.
Bay of Islands waterfalls turn to torrents after heavy rain
12 July 2022 | Haruru Falls (Paihia) and Rainbow Falls (Kerikeri) in spectacular form after a night of heavy rain across Northland. Video / Peter de Graaf
Second monkeypox case confirmed in NZ, unlinked to first infection
The second case had recently travelled overseas.
Kiwi science star shuts down company following US crypto fraud lawsuit
The former Kerikeri High School head boy has not said whether investors will see any cash.
Dairy staff detectives find getaway car, weapons after suspects' social media boast
Tutukaka store robber posts selfie with stolen cigarettes on social media.
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.