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Paihia man, 31, charged with robbing town custodian
Attack has prompted an 'overwhelming' outpouring of aroha and support for robbery victim.
Northland welcomes back Aussies after two years of closed borders
As the borders open to all Aussies, Northland businesses expect to continue to struggle.
'Northland legend' Myra Larcombe dies aged 94
Northland's first female police officer spent a lifetime teaching children to swim.
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Marsden Pt protest: Two arrests, but largely peaceful
Protesters at Marsden Pt want decommissioning of refinery assets, begun weeks ago, to stop
NZ's Covid-related death toll now 500; 7592 new cases today
Today's deaths take the total number of publicly reported deaths with Covid to 500.
How to prepare for cyclone Fili's gale force winds and torrential downpours
Ex-tropical cyclone Fili threatens to bring severe gales up to 140km/h and heavy rain.
Drug deal: Former RNZ Navy yacht on sale for $1 after $300m cocaine bust
The vessel was busted attempting to smuggle a huge amount of cocaine into the UK.
Group protesting the closure of Northland's Marsden Pt Oil Refinery
Protest group outside Northland's Marsden Pt Oil Refinery
Protesters set up camp at Marsden Pt
Mothballed refinery target of an "occupation" by protesters seeking "fuel security".
More than 140 public houses planned in Northland over the next 15 months
Largest public housing project in several decades begins in Kaitaia.
NRC told limiting councillor numbers to ensure adequate remuneration not way to go
Northland Regional Council representation review given green light
Sheryl Mai: It's important to have your say - five consultations announced
WDC wants your views on rates proposals, natural-hazard rules and several other matters.
Easter egg hunt and bouncy castle among entertainment at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary
Park design programmes for youngsters to run during school holidays.
Frustration building over long waits for police
Police response times have risen by 47 minutes in Northland since late 2017
Pre-season planning kicks into gear
The Football Whanau Cup sees plenty of action in Tikipunga.
Woman hit by car with no driver, seriously injured, two die in other crashes
Driver went to start the car but didn't realise it had been left in gear.
Otamatea and OBM come together again to remember Jordan Kemp
Otamatea wins in the Jordan Kemp Memorial game in Kaiwaka.
Less than 1000 new Covid cases in Northland over the weekend
Covid numbers falling in Northland, but testing and vaccination urged
Woman dies in crash near Kaitaia
The accident occurred about 11.30am on Kaitaia-Awaroa Rd.
Omicron outbreak: 11 deaths, 8531 new cases, 635 hospitalisations
Of those in hospital, most are in the Auckland metro area.
Intergenerational learning for Far North hapū supported by DoC, NRC, MfE
Hapu-led project a signal of the direction needed to make sustainable impact on waterways.
Call for Kaipara kaitiaki to be given fisheries enforcement powers
It follows one of largest seizures of illegal snapper in recent years in Northland.
Givealittle page for Whangārei man's family after he died from melanoma
Pete Collecutt's death devastated his wife and children and left a huge financial burden.
Jonny Wilkinson: I have mellowed out from my zero tolerance of be teased or harassed about the visual display of cerebral palsy
Jonny Wilkinson reflects on The Slap and how he used to respond to teasing
Region tops NZ for job listings growth - but where are the candidates?
The region has recorded the highest-percentage increase this year for online job listings.
Carolyn Hansen: Sit right down and write yourself a list
Fear is the protective mechanism put in place for survival
Kaikohe's local heroes look forward to the booming opportunities coming to town
Kaikohe community has bounced back from the recent gang violence, says community heroes.
Omicron outbreak: 10 deaths - including person under 19; 9906 new cases
A person under the age of 19 has died with Covid.