Chopper used in search for missing Whangārei man Veon Smith
Extensive searches in Whangārei parks failed to find the 48yo.
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Man, 52, in court charged with killing dialysis patient Linda Woods
Judge refused name suppression but accused can't be identified while decision is appealed.
Second Outward Bound school could open in Northland if great site available
The spot needs to be within 3 hours' drive of Auckland, with easy access to bush and sea.
News in brief: Search for missing man continues
The latest news bites from around the region.
Man to appear in court over Linda Woods' death on the day of her tangi
The man was arrested at a property less than 200m away from Linda Woods' home.
Arrest made in Kaikohe homicide investigation
A Kaikohe property on the same street the victim lived has been raided.
New 37-home public housing project largest in a generation
The state housing development has not been without controversy.
Artwork from Far North mouth artist will be sold around the world
Northland mouth artist again has artwork as part of international card sales
Road safety is everybody’s responsibility - Northland campaigner after five deaths in a week
Three Far North road deaths in a week spark safety warnings.
Kaikohe killing motive 'highly disturbing', police release image of killer and have DNA
The Kaikohe grandma died in a struggle with the 'sexually motivated' intruder. Police say.
Northland bucking the slow housing market trend
Te Tai Tokerau is one of three regions that enjoyed a lift in house prices
Vince Cocurullo: It’s that time of the year when we talk about Annual Plans and rates
When we say that we need to spend money on the roads, it is not going anywhere else.
Far North health volunteer awarded Queen's Service Medal
Venus Cherrington is retired but still saving lives - and now has a QSM.
Kaikohe firefighter Geoff Mayall honoured for lifetime's service
The life member has held almost every role in the brigade since signing up in 1972.
Northland local government, community stalwart recognised in King's Birthday Honours
Malcolm Nicolson has been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.
Community group ‘surprised’ by consent for controversial Kerikeri social housing block
But Kāinga Ora seems to have taken some community concerns on board, group says.
Iwi, education leader Toa Faneva recognised for services to Māori
He credits his grandparents with instilling values of manaakitanga, tautoko and service.
Humble kaumātua's lifelong work for the environment, Māori and health honoured
The plight of the kukupa, or native pigeon, sparked Prime's life's work.
Anchorage ban for Bay of Islands cove after major caulerpa find
10-day anchorage and fishing ban at Omakiwi Cove in Govt's biosecurity response.
Fatal crash in Pukenui takes Northland’s road toll to five in a week
The deaths bring Northland’s road toll for the year to 20.
Comment: Green Prescription changing people's lives
Carol Ann no longer has a death sentence hanging over her.
Comment: The importance of vigorous physical activity
A challenging exercise session is the perfect panacea to tiredness, fatigue or stress.
Couple married for 70 years share the secret to everlasting love
Their comedic to-and-fro is a key ingredient in their timeless love.
‘So proud’: Hokianga’s stand against harbour sewage praised
Commissioners to return for extra day of hearings before deciding on wastewater consent.
Our Treasures: Keep your hat box on
The popularity of wearing hats made it necessary to develop boxes for storage.
Live like a king this long weekend: Your guide to what's on
Your guide to enjoying what is on offer, from kids' activities to music events.
Manhunt: Police seek intruder who fled barefoot after elderly woman's death
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania, who lives nearby, describes incident as "incredibly tragic".
'She's just our girl': Boxing champ Lani Daniels welcomed home to Pīpīwai
Lani Daniels (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine) is home after winning a world heavyweight title.
Truck flips on SH1 north of Whangārei, spilling logs as long weekend traffic ramps up
The truck crash near Towai didn't result in the road being closed.
Safety call after horrific week on Northland’s roads
Four deaths in two days have safety campaigners urging caution.
Samoan Language Week ends in Northland this weekend
‘Be proud of your language and grounded in your identity.’
'Dark, sad cloud' over community following woman's death - Shane Jones
Police are investigating the death of a woman in Kaikohe overnight.
'Scary': Mayor's shock as woman killed in his own neighbourhood
Far North mayor Moko Tepania woke up to the "terrible" news in his neighbourhood.
Kāinga Ora shrinks plans for controversial Kerikeri social housing
New plan will see 3-storey block reduced to 2 storeys with 8, not 12, apartments.