‘Your fella better sleep with one eye open:’ Man allegedly attacked ex's new love with a hammer
The assault is alleged to have occurred at Jaggers Camp near Ocean Beach.
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'We all thought we would die' Family grateful to swimmer who saved teen
The rescuer was only at the beach that day because his son asked him to go there.
Stranded pilot whale on Baylys Beach in Northland
On Monday Locals attempted to save a stranded pilot whale on Baylys Beach in Northland. The whale did not survive. Video / Robyn Preston
'In a pretty bad way': Three pilot whales die in 24 hours on Baylys Beach
A few hundred people attended the stranding on Monday. Refloating attempts were in vain.
'All-round good guy' killed alongside mother in fiery crash
Gerald Mannion has been described as an 'all-round good guy' by his Lions friends.
Donors help Kaikohe Tooth Fairy they say helped them: Court fines covered by fundraiser
One person donated $7000 to help pay Claire Wihongi-Matene's court imposed fine.
News in brief: Retirement village to research inclusion of elderly people; Top Energy plans maintenance work
The latest news bites from around the region.
Getting snippy over toenail cutting
OPINION: Trouble is afoot in the Page household.
News briefs from the Far North - rescue helicopter donations, scholarships available and walkway work resumes
News snippets from the Far North
Toa Henderson travels six hours to win at Taihape Shears
Henderson left Kaiwaka at 4.30am to make sure he arrived in time - 550km away.
Act leader expects Waitangi events will be 'tense'
David Seymour's Treaty proposals have a Māori leader saying anything could happen.
New Kaitāia water supply being tested, but no date for tap water supply
No date yet for Kaitāia's new Sweetwater supply to start.
Comets, meteors and supermoons: A star-gazer’s guide to 2024
There's plenty on the calendar to keep stargazers and space enthusiasts happy this year.
News in brief: Police name man who drowned at Ruakākā Beach; scholarship applications open
The latest news bites from around the region.
'It's changed me': Photographer Rachel Jordan opens up on life after chopper crash
Rachel Jordan says she's not the same person anymore in the wake of the devastating crash.
'Maybe they’ve made their point': Far North fishing competition biggest yet, organisers say
Far North hapū blocked beach access to a popular fishing comp. So how did it all unfold?
Steady and consistent rain: Rain expected for Northland Sunday afternoon but otherwise fine
This weather update reveals whether to reach for the sunscreen or umbrella in Northland.
Former WWII pilot celebrates 100th birthday: 'It’s just a big adventure'
Whangārei resident Ross Maclaren turns 100 on Monday.
Northland MP ‘condemns’ Taipā boat ramp protest ahead of fishing competition
Grant McCallum has called a local iwi's blockade of the boat ramp 'illegal actions'.
Taking it day by day: Ultra-marathon runner aims for world record
Want to run an ultra-marathon a day? Shannon-Leigh Litt explains how it's done.
Our Treasures: The journey of Whangārei's well-loved miniature trains
The trains have been chugging their way into the hearts of passengers young and old.
Northland passengers refusing to fly Air NZ after cancellations
Northlanders say Air New Zealand's Whangārei and Kerikeri flights are too unreliable.
Joe Bennett: My burning yet fruitless hatred for flies
They say a nice person wouldn’t hurt a fly. I am not a nice person.
Carolyn Hansen: Sweet tooth might be the missing piece to losing weight
Sugar addiction is nothing to joke about.
Far North fishing competition protesters vow to continue demonstrations
At least 30 members of Ngāti Kahu blocked the access road to a boat ramp in Taipā.
A few showers forecast for anniversary weekend unlikely to deter visitors
There are plenty of activities to do in the north rain or shine, leaders say.
Fight for historic Ruapekapeka Pā battle grounds continues
More hapū management is part of the action plan for the next three years.
Travel trouble in Northland
Air New Zealand cancels about 6.5% of its flights between Auckland and Northland airports in Whangārei and the Bay of Islands. Video / 123rf / Air NZ / Tania Whyte / Tania Whyte / Alex Cairns
Waste-busters wanted to help clean up at Waitangi Day commemorations
Volunteers are needed to tidy up rubbish at the big day in the Bay of Islands.
Whangārei District Council given $3m for flood relief in problematic suburb
$4m is to go towards four flood resilience projects in Whangārei, Ruawai and Kaipara.
Protesters block access as talks fall through over Far North fishing comp
The contest protesters have received strict scrutiny from tangata whenua hapū Matakairiri.
'Much-loved by all': Father named as roadworker killed on the job
Gabriel Fa'amausili is being remembered as a man who cared deeply for his family.
The woman putting Whangārei cafes on the map one sip at a time
Ever wondered who Sip is? Meet the dental hygienist behind the popular cafe reviews.
New Kāeo Bridge set to open
A long-awaited two-lane bridge will open in the Far North next week.