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A Whangārei man pulled lifeless from Ocean Beach's surf has encouraged better beach safety
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Continued name suppression declined by court
Alleged cop shooter in Northland deny charges and elect trial by jury.
Onerahi students clean up Hatea Loop
Onerahi Primary students taking part in sea cleaning programme.
Navy boost: Fisheries poachers in Northland waters beware
Navy and fisheries officers team to combat offending on Northland waters.
Parched Northland has restricted fire season imposed
Northland has restricted fire season imposed as region dries out
News snippets from Northland
Man who sparked armed police manhunt appears in court; and Kaitaia to get new roundabout.
Billy the notorious cat burglar busted
Items returned to owners after cat thief busted.
Man accused of shooting at police named, pleads not guilty
Man who allegedly shot at Northland police remanded in custody.
Restricted fire season imposed across Northland
From today anybody wanting to light a fire outside in Northland may need a permit
Half a dozen trucks heading from Northport fail safety checks
Fatigue, bald tyres and inadequate braking have been identified as major issues in trucks.
First of 1000 trucks start journey from Northport
Northland road safety advocate's advice to truckies and motorists in general.
Upset over satellite dish park plans in rural paradise
More than a dozen eight-metre high dishes planned.
'Trail Angels' in Northland helping Te Araroa walkers
Trail Angels expect busy summer on Te Araroa despite lack of overseas tourists.
Surf comp at Whangārei's Ocean Beach
Surfers will converge on Whangārei's Ocean Beach for an annual surf comp early next year.
Northland rescue chopper wish comes true
Northland children get dream ride in NEST chopper, thanks to Make-A-Wish.
Oakura residents happy police on top of summer crime spikes
Oakura community confident police will keep area safe during the upcoming busy summer
'I said no': How a child stopped a Catholic priest
Whangārei woman tells national inquiry of sexual abuse by Catholic priest.
About 80 turn up to demand withdrawal of draconian law in India
Convoy of vehicles with banners in Whangārei protest new law against Indian farmers.
Shearing and wood chopping return to the popular show
A 20 per cent increase in crowd numbers at this year's Whangārei A&P show.
Northland's first dedicated desexing clinic aims to decrease dog and cat population
Mog and Dog clinic will help keep the Northland cat and dog population down.
Four Northland players named in the Blues' squad
Jone Macilai returns to Super Rugby after stints with the Crusaders and in Japan.
No conviction for home-made bomb that torched historic reserve
Police successfully appeal arsonist's discharge without conviction.
Sevens winners bound for NZ final
Play starts at 8.45am at all venues. Clubs don't forget your markers.
The road North to get 1000 truckloads of shipping containers
Northport helps alleviate shipping load by accepting gigantic vessel bound for Auckland.
200 dancers keep calm and dance on at end of year show
The annual show at Forum North will feature 200 dancers aged 2 to 21.
Population boom threatens to burst sewerage pipes
A wastewater upgrade in Mangawhai could be required as early as 2026.
From glory days to gone - BNZ bails out of Dargaville
Only three BNZ branches operating in Northland as people move to digital banking.
Student conference hoped to build kids' confidence
The conference will be attended by 80 students from eight schools.
Rental property built in the 1940s deemed unsuitable
Transitional accommodation providers in Northland keen to take up man's offer.
Trouble in paradise: David and Goliath battle over 1000 new homes
Kaipara District Council recommends approving the plan despite local opposition.
Tit for tat battle in the Mitre 10 Cup Championship final
Plenty of drama in high-scoring game between Northland and Hawke's Bay.
Northland 'wild west'; gun culture needs a community effort to holster
Northland's gun violence is being fed by meth addiction.