Police operation nets man with 'strong links' to Mongrel Mob
The man will face 15 charges when he appears in the Kaikohe District Court in January.
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Car T-boned in Pakaraka crash; police plead for driver patience
Two people taken to hospital after crash at SH1/SH10 junction.
Far North water incident: One person found deceased at Matauri Bay
The two callouts occurred on the same stretch coast at virtually the same time.
Woman charged with being accessory to Whangārei murder can be named
Leonie Farell was remanded in custody and will return to court in February.
Three Waters: Northland leaders worried small settlements will miss out
Three Waters reforms may leave out small Northland communities - regional council leaders.
$97m Northland timber company sale could bring hundreds of new jobs
The award-winning business could double in size.
Broken down bride hitches ride with police
Local police officer helped a bride make it down the aisle after wedding hits speed bump.
John Williamson: Are the Aussies doing it better? The battle to enforce seatbelt wearing
Nine of the 23 road fatalities this year involved people not wearing seatbelts.
Young injured whale in Bay of Islands under careful watch, says Department of Conservation
The department says the young whale appears to have been separated from its pod.
Woman appears in Whangārei court charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder
Woman charged after Onerahi homicide appears in court
No call yet on whether Three Waters HQ will be in Northland or Auckland
Some roles will be able to work effectively from anywhere.
We just need the road open: $100m for Mangamuka Gorge repairs
Residents have cautiously welcomed more funding for Mangamukas.
Glinks Gully beach community in Northland has fireworks ban
The four-month ban is to reduce the risk of damaging wildfires.
Emily Henderson: While Christmas can have a dark side, there is still a lot of light
Opinion: However you spend this Christmas, go easy on yourself and those around you.
NZ’s biggest solar farm due to power up Kaitaia next year
Lodestone's Far North solar farm will have 20ha of panels spread across 100ha of farmland.
‘Absolute heroes’ drag trio from fiery crash, Corvette destroyed
Police, firefighters plead with drivers to slow down as Northland toll hits 35.
Waka Kotahi announces another $86m for SH1 Mangamuka Gorge repairs
Waka Kotahi has secured another $86m for SH1 Mangamuka gorge but will it be enough?
‘Absolutely nuts’: Angler lands 464.5kg marlin after 10-hour battle
Skipper said Tuydor’s monumental effort was the greatest he’d seen in the angler's chair.
Another world title shot for Northland boxer Lani Daniels?
Former world title contender and Northlander Lani Daniels wants the title shot.
Mana enhancing approach to emergency housing praised by Human Rights Commission
Chief commissioner Paul Hunt called He Korowai Trust's approach "mana enhancing".
100MW battery storage for Northland's Marsden Pt
Ruakākā to get a 100MW battery storage unit.
Another thing to worry about: Far North farmers maize crops riddled with fall armyworm
A nasty plant pest from across the ditch is “annihilating” Far North farmers’ maize crops.
Horizontal rain and swirling winds: 'Dramatic' weather pummels Whangārei
A sudden burst of thunderstorms caused confusion and some chaos in the city.
Whangārei social supermarket aims to ease Christmas stress
People who are stressed out about finding kai this Christmas have a place to turn to.
Hit with a stick: Man relives violent attack at hands of boy racers
Boy racers are reportedly moving in a pack around the region.
Exiting the state system: Christian school to shut its doors over sex ed programme
School “unwilling to implement the national health and sexuality curriculum”.
Whangārei’s Christmas on Pohe Island event a success despite rain
Rain didn't deter hundreds from Whangārei’s Christmas on Pohe Island event.
'What a story': Waipū writer outshines national competition to win story award
Judges say Eddie Williams' story 'Lost on the River' was a "clear winner".
Court ruling paves way for new no-take areas, commercial fishing ban
Landmark court decision effectively creates a new marine reserve in Northland.
Whangārei District councillor faces Code of Conduct complaint
Jayne Golightly has apologised to her fellow councillors.
‘It might just pan out all right’: Risk of a wet Christmas recedes
Risk of heavy rain on Christmas Day drops to just 10%; odds of mostly dry day now 50%.
Primary care headache: Around 11,000 Northlanders without a GP
Enrolling with a GP continues to be an uphill battle for many Northlanders.
News in brief: Two Northlanders $30k richer after latest Lotto draw
The latest news bites from around the region.