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'Ordinary' night at Kamo liquor store shattered by man armed with loaded crossbow
Kamo was the scene of two separate incidents involving a crossbow and gun on Saturday.
Basketball great Tom Abercrombie inspires future stars
Basketball fans as young as 5, showed up to meet Tall Black legend Tom Abercrombie.
Blue Light Course steers teen towards Defence Force career
Phinesse Henare-Wineti of Topuni was voted Peers' Choice and found the course inspiring.
Women's work: How three women have shaken up male-dominated funeral industry
Three Northlanders have an unconventional outlook on life's ultimate certainty - death.
Portia Woodman reveals what's next in life, love, family and rugby
Northland rugby powerhouse Portia Woodman is still adjusting to winning Olympic gold.
South Indian community welcomes all to enjoy a cultural evening at Whangārei Onam Celebration
Whangārei Malayalee Association brings the festival of hope and joy, Onam, to Whangārei.
Northland kids get taste of upcoming Cricket World Cup 2022
Kaitāia, Paihia school kids met White Ferns and played cricket on NZ's most iconic lawn.
Kohukohu firefighters, neighbours honoured for bravery in lodge fire
Without their 'heroic efforts' much more would have been lost, Mayor John Carter says.
Northland drivers reminded about dangerous rail crossings
Northland has a track record of five serious collisions between trains and vehicles.
Major new development planned for Bay of Islands
The project will include a hotel and 10 kilometres of walkways.
Hundertwasser Memorial Park celebrated at design awards
Northland building wins multiple awards at regional Architectural Design Awards.
Northland police seek sightings of black van linked to attempted robbery in Ōpua
A man escaped with minor injuries following an attempted robbery in the Bay of Islands.
Advice for struggling first-home buyers: 'Never, ever give up'
Buyers urged not to give up: 'Something has to change. It can't continue like this.'
Refining CEO briefs Whangārei Heads community about future plans
Refining NZ conducts information session on fuel-only import terminal proposal.
Mangawhai community rally around woman allegedly assaulted
Charlotte Wilson needed 30 stitches for a deep cut on her face after an alleged assault.
True Tales of New Zealand Fisheries Officers reveals many hidden adventures at the sea
True Tales of New Zealand Fisheries Officers book contains many stories from Whangārei
Northland police unjustified in fatal pursuit, IPCA finds
Northland's top cop accepted the IPCA's findings into the "unjustified" pursuit.
'These people and all their children, where are they going to go?'
Finding a rental property in the town is hard.
Controversial Ōpua barge dock gets go-ahead
It's Far North Holdings' second try at getting an oyster barge dock across the line.
'Northland is particularly vulnerable to illness'
As of last week over 82,000 Northlanders had at least one Covid 19 vaccine doses.
Concert different from norm; house blessings trendy
A weekly roundup of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North
Whangārei residents getting their five-plus a day
Home deliveries of fresh produce popular with Whangārei residents.
Northland news in brief
28th Māori Battalion memorabilia; Daffodil Day breakfast; crash inquiry.
When good dogs go bad: Dealing with rogue animals
Dog owners need to get to know what makes their animals tick.
Frontline volunteers much needed at Dargaville St John Ambulance Station
Volunteers get all the training they need to be able to attend all types of emergencies.
Northland oyster brand recalled after customers fall ill
Recall affects fresh oysters from Paroa Bay factory shop and some 200ml pottle batches.
Looking for Jacob: Man who helped Whangārei woman covered in blood
A Whangārei woman says the actions of mystery hero Jacob is something we can aspire to.
Port aims to get all staff vaccinated
All border workers at Northport have to receive first jab by the end of September.
Northland news in brief
Boatie rescued; school warning to parents; car fire suspicious; pedestrian hit by car.
'One step closer to healing Earth': Kerikeri kids' effort recognised
These Kerikeri primary school kids are already doing their bit to save the planet
Booster seat donation to help rural police rescue kids from crises
The new booster seats will help police safely take young children away from emergencies.
Lines companies keep power running for most Northlanders
Some customers in Dargaville lost power for a few hours.
'Killer' corgis form part of feral dog problem in Far North
Far North authorities must act before a wild dog mauls or kills a human, says a local.