Jail term for man who burned down ex-partner's home
William Pashley is likely to be deported as soon as he is released
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Council's rego, WOF checks 'hit Māori, rural poor hardest'
Rural Māori already face extra barriers to becoming road-legal, driver advocate says.
Heartbreak as feral dogs slaughter stock in Far North
Farmer on guard day and night but attacks continue. More than 80 animals killed so far.
Whangārei public have a go at creative fibre crafts
Northland artists displayed their work at Forum North in Whangārei.
300 jobs on the line if Marsden Pt oil refinery closes
Shareholders to vote in August on whether to turn Marsden Pt into 'import terminal only'.
The vaping battle: 'It's really hard to get on top of it'
One school now monitors students' toilet breaks and has security cameras to curb vaping.
Top four teams slug it out in Northland rugby semis
Western Sharks host Kamo and OBM travel to Mid Northern for knockout rugby.
Whangārei residents rally to crime hui to find solutions
The crime hui attracted an impressive showing of locals keen to make their home safer.
Northlanders weave themselves into Whangārei Library Matariki celebrations
Northlanders united to learn the art of flax weaving as part of Matariki celebrations.
Rising costs bring rates rises for Northlanders
The region's four councils' rates will rise by up to 21.7 per cent.
Paihia breakwater plans changed after public opposition
The original breakwater height was labelled an eyesore by opponents.
Power firm, iwi to work together on solar farm expansion
Te Aupōuri land could double the size of the 12ha Pukenui solar farm.
'What the hell?': The startling story of Buddha by the beach
While some locals are intrigued by the flash development, others say they're suffering.
Student allegedly threatens to stab classmate - and police were not called
A mum has spoken out after a knife threat in a classroom was dealt with by the school.
Person dies in single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā
Police and emergency services are called to a single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā.
Covid-19 vaccine: Are older Northlanders being left behind?
Poor communication is being blamed for preventing older people being vaccinated.
Facilitator sought to make positive impact in community
Facilitator sought for community project to educate inmates.
Looking forward to 2022 winter interclub event
This weekend sees the NZ Champion of Champion singles being held in Wellington.
Smoke spotted near city centre from Whangārei house fire
UPDATE: Firefighters have contained the house fire on First Avenue in downtown Whangārei.
Three waters: Leaders fear Northland voice will be lost
"Our position stands, we have opted out".
Three waters: Government's Northland restructuring plans in disarray
Whangārei District Council is the first to reject the Government's plan.
Hiker nears end of 3000km walk for charity
Ex-army chef overcomes loneliness, loss of friend to cancer, to conquer 3000km challenge.
Northland Roller Derby team skate into tough Saturday match
This year is the first time Northland will compete in the New Zealand Derby Top 10 Champs.
Young driver, 150km/h speeds, and a faulty car a fatal combo that killed Northland teen
Kiwis are driving too fast on roads not designed for high speeds, a coroner says.
Ambulance and fire respond to man collapsed in central Whangārei
Emergency services were called to a medical event in downtown Whangārei earlier today.
Jury to decide if Pou murdered Whangārei's Bridget Simmonds
Jurors retired at 5pm last night and were set to return to Whangārei High Court at 10am.
Kaipara District Council decision to not release trout this year disappoints trout fishing enthusiasts
Trout will not be released into Lake Kaiiwi for the third consecutive year.
Gwen Lawson: Mangawhai unbeatable at winter interclub
Four other teams now competing for second place on Sunday.
Closing submissions in the Bridget Simmonds murder trial
Jury in Northland murder trial to retire around noon today.
You're more likely to die on Northland's roads because of drugs and booze
A lack of police staff when we need them makes catching Northland's drink-drivers harder.
Warming homes using ovens 'not uncommon' in Northland.
Northland whanau who have heated their homes with ovens have received winter warmer packs.
Gentle giant's numbers boosted as more wētāpunga released in Bay
'Finally insects are grabbing the limelight. They are the ones that run the planet.'
News in brief: Pasifika community Covid-19 information meeting, canopy bridge to glow orange
News snippets from around the region.