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Whangārei drive-by shooting: Six people arrested
Two search warrants were carried out after reports of shots being fired in Kamo.
Budget 2022: $350 cash payment for 2m Kiwis - just enough for a ticket to Aussie, say Nats
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New Whangārei Hospital, dry dock study for Northport among Budget goodies for North
Budget 2022 delivers millions of dollars in new funding for Northland.
Waka Kotahi launch Northland Speed Review consultation phase
Have your say on Waka Kotahi's Northland Speed Review
Budget 2022: 10 key things - Where the money's gone
Here are the highlights as Grant Robertson announces the Government's plans.
12yo among young trio to sideswipe cop car in vehicle - sparking police pursuit
The chase began in downtown Whangārei and wound around the streets of Ōtangarei.
'Discrimination': Dover Samuels takes hat fight to the bank
He was denied entry with it on, which he says is discriminatory as a kaumātua.
Muriwhenua delegation linking Te Hiku o te Ika with Te Waipounamu
Te Aupōuri and Whangaroa iwi tour the South Island fisheries sector.
Mangonui leading the way in men's netball in north
Wiremu Britton-Rua paving way for men's netball in Te Hiku
Rāhui placed on Tāne Mahuta track after discovery of body
Te Roroa placed the rāhui on the popular walking track in the Waipoua Forest yesterday.
Kids sign on to teach entire school
New Zealand Sign Language Week celebrated across Kaitaia school
Northland emergency services receive national accolade for search of Brian Bench
The award acknowledges important contribution made to search and rescue in New Zealand.
French artist to showcase art work for worthy cause
French artist Katell Lécrivain making New Zealand art exhibition debut
NorthTec says international students welcome once border reopens
International students could pump $15M into Northland economy - NorthTec
Northland Iwi excited to host first big post-Covid music festival
#HīkoiTo100 Music Festival will celebrate successes of Ngāti Kurī's vaccination response
Bay News: Turner centre reopening after Covid; business stalwart farewell; swingers under the spotlight
Latest news and snippets from the Bay of Islands and surrounds, with Sandy Myhre.
Rāwene calls for urgent improvements to dangerous footpath
Footpath along increasingly busy Parnell St is in disrepair and in places non-existent.
Boy, 8, permanently disabled in crash caused by 11-time drink-driver
Recidivist drink-driver Peter Stringfellow was subject to supervision when he reoffended.
Fluoride could be added to Northland's drinking water supplies under Government order
Fluoride could be added to Northland drinking water supplies under a Government decree
Grim milestone: Covid-related deaths surge past 1000; 9570 new cases
There are 425 people in hospital today, including nine in intensive care.
Watch: Fuel pump smash - incredible moment man escapes death
Man filling up at petrol station comes within inches of disaster.
Treats and tea with Jo Seagar for North Haven Hospice
Celebrity foodie visits Whangārei for Hospice Awareness week and a range of events.
Gaelene Bright: Man appears in court charged with murder
The Hokianga community is saddened by the loss of Gaelene Bright.
Kamo shooting: Person took cover behind vehicle as shots fired
Shots were fired in Tikipunga at a parked vehicle behind which a person was taking cover.
Disappearance of Gaelene Bright: Murder charge after body found in forest
Police believe the body is Gaelene Bright, who was last heard from early on May 1.
Aerial cannabis operation: A third of NZ plants found in Northland
Medicinal cannabis advocates say aerial operations should stop.
Northland Latin dancers move their butts for a good cause - fighting bowel cancer
Fundraiser aims to boost physical activity and support Kiwis with bowel cancer.
Kiwis renting bachs in Northland in record numbers
Northland fourth most popular spot to rent bachs over summer
Comment: Battery price the biggest unknown in EV strategy
Large fleet of EVs will make country's emissions look a little better - Vaughan Gunson
Growing local artists: Sculpture Northland hits Whangārei Quarry
Whangārei Quarry Garden is hosting an event for plant and art lovers alike from Friday.