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Museum staff surprised by bones on doorstep
Northlanders urged to leave any possible human remains where found and call police.
Outpouring of support helps chopper crash family through ordeal
After the initial shock, Rachel Jordan's 10yo son is coping well 'like mommy taught him'.
Northland singer Jason Kerrison talks about alpacas, being Tuatara and his new single
Release of first solo single coincides with pop star's triumph in Masked Singer NZ.
Kevin Page: Poo was the theme of the day
Unfortunately, I wasn't quick enough to avoid the 'explosion'
'I love you son': Families' grief as man charged with murder
The man killed in Saturday's homicide has been named as Haze Peihopa, 23, from Auckland.
Friends mobilise for Northland woman seriously injured in helicopter crash
Friends describe Jordan as a 'wonderful wife and mother, incredibly talented photographer'
Whangārei homicide: Plea from police for cellphone footage
Police were speaking with witnesses to understand what unfolded before the person's death.
Shane Reti: We need four lanes not sticks
Four lanes has been identified as the single biggest economic driver for Northland.
In brief: Still time to comment on speed limits, Book of Ships on display
News snippets from around the region.
Demand for rescue chopper greater than ever
The first half of 2021 had seen some challenging missions including a winch rescue at sea.
Hikoi to Kaikohe: Huge protest over 'modern-day land grab'
An estimated 2000 people joined the hīkoi to the council offices in Kaikohe on Friday.
Local school kids make 109-year-old's birthday a fun day
Lena Walker's 109th birthday went well as people gathered to celebrate her milestone.
Three dogs impounded, one still roams on cycle trail
Far North council impounds terrorising dogs near Twin Coast Cycle Trail.
'You have sinned against Māori' - SNA hīkoi hits Kaikohe
'We got it wrong' - the admission that came as 2000 protesters descended on Kaikohe.
Photos: Huge SNA protest in Kaikohe
About 2000 people took part in the hīkoi protesting council plans to expand SNA zoning.
Hīkoi organiser urges govt to 'listen to the people', ditch SNAs
The hīkoi had over 1000 people and marched on Far North District Council headquarters.
''For the love of the community'': Kerikeri fire chief explains what keeps him going
Fire chief lauded for 'extraordinary time and effort' dedicated to the people of Kerikeri.
Misspelling 'Whatuwhiwhi' and the ugly viral video that followed
A viral video of a racial slur has led to an apology from the pub where it was filmed.
Photos: Nurses on strike in Northland
Images from the nurses' strike in Whangārei, Kawakawa and Kaitaia.
A guide to the big issue of Significant Natural Areas
What you need to know about Significant Natural Areas - a guide to the controversy.
Northland hockey talent named in Games squad
Stacey Michelsen and Ella Gunson will again represent New Zealand at the Olympics.
Northland volunteer firefighters turn up the heat on 'unfair' ACC legislation
Only paid firefighters are currently able to make work-related cancer claims.
St John Whangārei and Whāngarei RSA help struggling families cope this winter
Food, warm clothes, and blankets are destined for Whangārei families facing tough times.
Far North halts SNAs as plans for protest hikoi intensify
There are calls to stop SNAs altogether.
From scrubbing bedpans to managerial roles
Old nursing habits die hard for nursing manager retiree.
Why do we need Northland speed limit review?
What's lacking in most reviews is the case for and against any speed limit reduction.
Nurses strike: 'I try to cry at home, I go to work afraid'
For eight hours, 1400 Northland nurses stopped work to ask for a better deal.
New police commissioner welcomed to Waitangi
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Berry venture takes shape at Ngawha
Maungatapere Berries' expansion in Far North provides more employment opportunities.
Anglers awed by humpbacks breaching in Bay of Islands
Friends out fishing in the Bay came home with much more than a feed.
Northland news in brief: Vaccination hui; and robbery attempt probed
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Northland weather to bring four seasons in a day
Northlanders have a mixed reaction as heavy downpours ease and more sunshine is expected.
Cycle trail terror: Riders on Twin Coast route chased by dog pack
Local businesses' good work to promote Northland is undone by a few, the cycle group say.