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Comment: How traffic offending can lead to a life behind bars
Driver licensing programme for offenders helping steer people clear of the prison pathway.
Northland homestays needed for returning international students
Northland is to get international high school students back next year.
Parua Bay fatal crash: Car submerged upside down in water
Whangārei Heads Rd has reopened after it was closed following a fatal crash earlier today.
A breeding ground for crime and unrest: Broadcaster's take on Northland
A well-known broadcaster has said the Far North is 'a breeding ground for crime'.
News snippets: Police name motorists killed in separate crashes; Abba giveaway
The latest news bites from around the region.
Beach wheelchair helps woman swim in the sea for first time in 20 years
Until a trip to Waipū Cove, Latifa Daud had forgotten what it was like to swim in the surf
Motorists stuck as roads flood but rain due to ease
A band of heavy rain is passing over Northland and should ease shortly.
Emergency services free person trapped in digger
The person is reportedly trapped in a digger.
Police name men who died in Far North crashes
Aaron Donaldson, 50, of Waipapa, died in the crash last Thursday.
Prepare for delays: Two road deaths prompt police warning for drivers
The causes of both fatal crashes remain under investigation.
Be careful on Northland's roads with heavy rain likely
Heavy rain due in Northland today , MetService warns
One arrested after firearms incident in Far North
Police have arrested one male, who was In possession of a firearm.
Brothers charged with Whangārei murder on trial in High Court
The brothers' Whangārei murder trial was disrupted due to public gallery outbursts.
Whangārei Ethnic Football Festival back after Covid absence
This year, 18 teams representing different countries took part in the festival.
'It would give our local communities their voices back': Community taking control of alcohol licensing
Law changes have come just after an off-licence was denied due to community objections.
Fur seal on Northland's Mangakahia Rd more than 30km from ocean home
It is the first time a seal has been seen in the area.
Northpower Electric Power Trust elections open with eight vying for five positions
Voting papers have already been sent out.
News in brief: Northland Lotto win; One injured in car crash
Snippets of news from around the region.
Thousands turn out for first fireworks display in three years
People were let in for free, as ticket sellers couldn't keep up.
Marine heatwave: What fish can you catch this summer?
Warmer waters this summer may lead to more tropical fish in Northland waters.
61,000 Northpower customers to get power bill discounts
The company is distributing almost $12.4m back to electricity users.
Comment: Glue quest comes unstuck in face-to-camera encounter
Natty new surveillance camera stymies Joe Bennett's hunt for PVC glue.
Northern Advocate Hall of Fame inductee is McKay boss Lindsay Faithfull
McKay boss Lindsay Faithfull is the 2022 Northern Advocate Hall of Fame inductee
Gumboot Friday supported across Northland
Northlanders turn out to support Gumboot Friday mental health charity
Mitimiti crash claims a life
A person has died and another suffered critical injuries.
Up in smoke: The debate for pardoning cannabis convictions in NZ
Joe Biden has pardoned minor cannabis convictions in America - could that happen here?
Builder fined for streaking during Rugby World Cup quarterfinal
Security will be tightened for this weekend's semifinals following a naked pitch invasion.
Police arrest five people for commercial burglaries
A 26-year-old man is due to appear in court today.
100MW grid-connected battery, largest in the country, to be built at Ruakākā
Northland to get 100MW grid-connected battery - the largest in the country.
'It was crazy': Jogger reportedly encounters wallabies in Whangārei forest
Angus Blacklaws says he saw two adult wallabies and two joeys while out in the forest.
Northland nurse receives major award for Covid response work
Award for Northland nurse's Covid response mahi