Man who abused children jailed for 15 years, nine months
Northland man gets lengthy jail sentence for sexual and other abuse of children
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More daily Covid cases in Northland as region prepares for Big Boost events
Sixteen new cases as Northland gears up for the Big Boost to promote vaccine uptake.
Noticeable increase in emergency housing grants for holiday parks and campgrounds
Choking at the emergency housing end in Northland, and it's getting worse.
Plenty of action in Northland's bowls scene this weekend
The latest from Northland's bowls scene with Gwen Lawson.
'The more people that we can boost efficiently, the more protected we'll be as a community' - Dr Clair Mills
'Māori got vaccinated later than the non-Māori and are still lagging behind'; Dr Mills.
'Nightmea' Motu's dream to make NZ boxing history
Mea Motu looks set to break the record first held by fellow Northland boxer Daniella Smith
Northland school's new pump track building skills, resilience
Idea for bike track came from student council who wanted kids kept busy during breaks.
Child vaccinations: What regions are falling behind?
A full breakdown of child vaccination levels across the country.
Live: 306 new community cases today - record high for NZ; only 12 in hospital
Record-high community cases today as Queenstown airport named new location of interest.
PM: Time for protesters to move on, police's job to make them
Businesses to learn whether rapid antigen tests can be used in place of isolation.
Two Covid cases at Northland schools: 12 new community cases
Northland has finally hit 90% first dose vax, but not before Omicron has infected a school
Northland man denies being a driver who fired a gun during high speed police chase
Identity still the issue in re-trial for driver accused of firing gun during police chase
No date yet for consultation on cutting Northland's state highway speed limits
Roading challenges behind plan to reduce Northland's state highway speed limits
Retiring from R Tucker Thompson; gateway unveiled and recovery park for Russell
The latest from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
More information sought over attack on Russell flagpole
Attack upset local hapū unable to hold traditional Waitangi Day flag-raising ceremony.
Repairs on closed Bay of Islands track could take until September
Closed Ōpua-Paihia coastal track also forms part of Te Araroa long-distance trail.
Farmers urged to have a plan for handling crisis
Checklist helps farmers to be prepared to hand duties to others
Far North school forced to close senior school due to lack of staff after vax mandate
56 students have been told they will have no schooling for at least the first term.
Tropical weather events bring never seen bird to Whangārei
A rare white-tailed tropic bird is recovering in Whangārei's native bird centre.
Government spending $64 million on Northland marae work
$64 million worth of work on Northland marae.
Inaugural Te Hapua Water Bomb Competition 2022
Te Hapua held its inaugural water bomb competition at the weekend, drawing hundreds of people to the free event.
204 new community cases, 46 at the border; 1200 isolating at home in Auckland
New modelling has indicated that over one million Kiwis will be infected with Omicron.
Covid creeps into more schools, new vaccine under way
And protesters say they are camped out at Parliament for the long haul.
9 new cases in Northland, Big Boost events coming for Dargaville, Kerikeri
Five of these are in Kerikeri and four are in Whangārei.
Killer Beez inmate shanks rival gang member after rape and death of his niece
Now the courts have reduced his sentence saying it was 'manifestly unjust'.
'Start of the school year is the most expensive time'
Northland families rely on second-hand marketplace for school uniforms.
Call for Govt to purchase shares in Refining NZ
Parliamentary committee looking at petition calling for Refining NZ to stay.
Goodbye piggy bank, hello SquareOne, thanks to Northland dads
Teaching kids to save money in a cashless world.
Wharf carvings restore Māori presence in Russell
For decades te ao Māori (the Māori world) was almost invisible in Russell. Not any more.
Comment: Make 100km/h the exception, not the rule
There are positives in reducing the speed limit on Northland roads