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Drug abuse rose sharply and has stayed well above the historical average.
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Kerikeri is sought after as property demand increases
Kerikeri is currently the most popular suburb.
Emily Henderson: lobbing missiles, real or verbal, is not leadership
They risked everything to create a safe future for us, the children then unknown.
Popular GP hangs up stethoscope after nearly 40 years
Kaikohe GP Shane Cross was touched at tears shed by staff and patients on his last day.
Northland police encounter more than 500 guns in a year
Police Association president said police were seeing guns more frequently on the job.
Northland news in brief: Police investigating fight in Onerahi, free parking extended in Whangārei
Catch up on the latest news from around Northland.
Police name motorcyclist killed in crash on Saturday
Police have named the motorcyclist killed in a crash in Whangārei on Saturday
Waiting game for Ahipara occupiers as eviction looms
Group occupying Moringai site says next step will involve 'tactical manoeuvres'.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 26th April Wrap
There were 6,380 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand on Tuesday and a further four Covid-19 related deaths. Video / NZ Herald / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig
6380 new Covid cases today, up from long weekend decline
Daily case numbers fell over the long weekend alongside testing rates.
Northland nears 30,000 mark for overall reported Covid cases
The Northland District Health Board has reported 212 new cases of Covid-19 in the region.
Next up: Wreaths for Anzac Day
Kaitaia floral enthusiasts continue to enjoy well attended club competitions.
More fires, fewer volunteer firefighters
Maungaturoto Volunteer Fire Brigade desperately needs more volunteers.
New pātaka Māori supermarket to open in Kaitaia
A new pātaka Māori supermarket chain is to open a branch in Kaitaia.
Kevin Page: Feeling pumped after my counselling stint at the servo
Kevin Page takes on an interesting new role while hanging out at a service station
Our Treasures: Bridal memento lifts veil on traditions
Queen Victoria was the first to wear a white wedding dress
Northland police fall short of road safety targets
Northland failed to meet any of the its road policing targets last year
'Anzac Day reminds us of what the Anzac spirit has taught us; courage, integrity, honour'
Anzac Day looked different this year but thousands across Northland still turned out.
Healthy kai projects in Northland can get funding to get started
Funding available for Northland healthy kai projects
Whangarei ANZAC Dawn Service
Whangarei ANZAC Dawn Service. Video / Michael Cunningham
Iwi advises against swimming at Ahipara's Wairoa Stream
A report validates Iwi and hapū fears about water quality and ecosystem health in Ahipara.
Plans for boat trailer parking thrown into chaos
High court decision defines mangroves at Rangitane site as a wetland that can't be drained
Service station and liquor store staff terrified by armed and disguised men
Man's childhood thefts of food and groceries escalated to aggravated robberies.
Live: 5690 Covid cases, 10 people die with virus, 514 in hospital
Latest data comes amid sluggish vaccine rates as Omicron pandemic drags on.
Warriors and Auckland age grade league teams play a Northland selection
Age-grade league teams from the Warriors and Auckland play matches in Whangārei.
Whangārei public meeting urges Government to step in and keep oil refinery operational
Hundreds attended Whangārei 'Don't Demolish The Refinery" public meeting.
Dawn service turnout may be biggest so far
Almost 500 people turned up for Kaitaia's Anzac Day dawn service.
Pharmacies struggling to recruit staff due to pandemic burnout
A Bay of Islands pharmacist has come up with a creative way to boost staff numbers.
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai says Anzac Day time to reflect and remember
Anzac Day time to honour our veterans - Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai
Major oil companies assure reliability of fuel supplies
Maritime union among unions disappointment at coastal tankers stopping service.
Northland RSA cemetery gets clean-up from cops ready for Anzac Dayy
Dargaville Police staff and RSA members cleaned up the Northern Wairoa RSA cemetery
Gutsy Moerewa go down fighting in the opening round
Hora Hora and Mid Northern among winners in the opening round of club rugby.