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Assault at Kaikohe Mobil petrol station
Police were called to reports of a stabbing at Kaikohe petrol station.
Northland metal band Alien Weaponry have new member after hectic schedule takes toll
Northland metal band Alien Weaponry have new member after hectic schedule takes toll.
Troy Kingi among five finalists in APRA song of the year award
Song titled Mighty Invader explores the 'painful legacy of colonisation'.
Whangārei Rod and Custom Club gives $15K to Kind Hands Respite Care Cottage
Car club determined that its chosen charity would not miss out.
Ngāpuhi service station gets iwi-themed makeover
It looks like an ordinary service station outside but has a Ngapuhi-themed interior.
Northland's Covid testing numbers drop
There are no confirmed or probable Covid-19 cases in Northland.
Hundertwasser centre faces losses amid tourism freefall
Ticket sales are likely to fall significantly due to Covid-19..
Northland father jailed for manslaughter of baby daughter
'You will have to deal with the loss of your daughter by your own hands': Judge.
News snippets from Northland
Church leader to be sentenced for sex abuse; and carjacker remanded.
Kaitaia man jailed for four years six months for manslaughter of four-week-old daughter
Kaitaia man jailed for four years six months for manslaughter of four-week-old daughter
Lawson: Winter bowls coming to an end
The opening of the 2020-21 season is scheduled for Sunday, August 30.
Ngata-Henare stuns South Island table tennis competition
The 14-year-old is ranked eighth for all female table tennis players in New Zealand.
'Painless test': One Whangārei man's Covid-19 experience
"[The test] is very easy and very simple, it won't take much of your time and no pain."
Northland woman mocked for wearing face mask
Cancer patient, woman with lung condition also say they've been laughed at.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Family want closure after travel to attend grandmother's burial denied
A Northland family have been denied travel through Auckland to attend a burial service.
Tornado leaves trail of damage in Far North
'Mini tornado' leaves trail of damage but no injuries in Pukenui, north of Kaitaia.
'Like a demon': Tornado hits home during owner's morning prayers
Helen Pirini was saying her morning prayers when a tornado headed towards her front door.
House roof blown off after tornado rips through Far North
More tornadoes possible today and tomorrow.
More success for Taipa Area School band Pig Hunters
Two regional wins could see band feature in two national music competitions.
Food for thought in Kaipara Kai
Kaipara district's research highlights different land use possibilities.
Up to 80mm fell in places as stormy weather wreaks havoc
More rain and thunder storm in store for the rest of the week in Northland.
Iwi-run checkpoints to return from Friday: Harawira
Former MP says too many people being allowed through who should be turned back.
News snippets from Northland
Crash driver had medical event; and eco light bulb giveaway postponed.
DHB says low risk to others as Kiwi North visitor tests positive for Covid-19
Vigilance is key in the fight against Covid-19, according to Hokianga residents.
Chicken Man's favourite chook killed by roaming dogs
Kerikeri's Mitchell Wahl and his chickens became celebrities after X Factor show in 2013.
July's massive Northland storm caused $18m of damage to infrastructure
More than 700 road repair jobs in Whangarei District caused by storm, months to fix.
Girl's grief-stricken whānau granted exemption to take her body through Auckland
Tangiwai Wilson died suddenly at her home in Hamilton early on Tuesday morning.
Kiwi North visitor tests positive for virus
People who visited Kiwi North at the same time and are symptomatic need to be tested.
New priest for Kerikeri Anglican Church
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Kerikeri's long-delayed wastewater treatment plant nearing completion
Kerikeri's long-delayed wastewater treatment plant nearing completion.
Taipa students represent Tai Tokerau in national waiata competition
Two budding talents will feature in the competition on Māori TV on Saturday, August 29.