'He knew I was scared': Man allegedly raped teen after locking her in car
Tairone Walker denies being with the girl, saying he instead spent the night at home.
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Live weather updates: Motorists urged to take care amid wild weather
The heavy rain warning for Northland is expected to finish by 2pm.
Far North councillor and waka ama champ leads Northland challenge
District councillor Hilda Halkyard-Harawira leads Northland's waka ama champs assault.
News briefs from the Far North - conserve water call, snorkel course, and reserve closed
News snippets from the Far North.
Far North’s huge ‘historic’ privet tree faces the chop
Privet is noxious pest, but NZ's oldest example is in the Far North.
Kevin Page: Missing pages dilemma – the quest for a satisfying book ending
OPINION: Despite setbacks, Mrs P refuses to buy a new copy, sticking to her principles.
News in brief: Whangārei MyLotto player wins $1m
The latest news bites from around the region.
Shane Reti says health portfolio in good shape for Simeon Brown
While he has lost health, Reti says he is still representing Whangārei at the top table.
World-champ kiteboarder saves swimmer struggling in estuary
The young man got lucky when Marc Jacobs spotted him struggling to keep afloat.
Black Power member jailed after birthday celebration erupted into pub brawl
Four people were injured at The Butter Factory in Whangārei last year.
Kawakawa residents without water face long wait for its return
Water is being provided free of charge to residents from four tankers.
Beloved mum’s death not suspicious, police say
The woman was found unresponsive at a Moody Ave property on Saturday afternoon.
Kiwi dies of dehydration amid Northland’s dry conditions, rain offers relief
Ranger Bevan Morgan found the kiwi unconscious on January 11.
Far North businesses rejoice after reopening of SH1 after two years
Mangamuka Gorge reopening delights Far North businesses as visitors pour in.
Batten down the hatches: Heavy rain warning issued for Northland
Summer's on the back-burner as a rainmaker arrives.
‘Grow it to the moon’: Northland vege mince expands with new partnership
The makers of Vince hope to bring convenient veges from Northland to the world.
What does a hot, dry summer mean for kiwi?
Northland's had a hot, dry summer - what does that mean for kiwi?
‘God bless beautiful you’: Friend’s heartfelt tribute after Northland mum’s ‘unexplained’ death
'I hope your children will be surrounded by ur loved ones [sic]', a friend wrote online.
The 'heartland for Māori culture and enterprise' to celebrate Māori business
Applications and nominations for the 2025 awards are open until February 14.
Why a Northland walkway reopening is fuelling debate on public access
The Waikaraka Walkway at Mt Tiger has been opened by an Overseas Investment Office ruling.
The golf club where youth and community are the focus
It’s been a labour of love building the course to what it is today.
News in brief: Hit musician returning home to Northland
The latest news bites from around the region.
Spending a penny for the toilet door - Joe Bennett
There is a manly pleasure in striding into a door department and saying, ‘I want a door’.
Road now open after truck blocked SH12 near Taheke
The crash was just west of Puha Rd near Taheke.
Family devastated by theft of woodchopping trophy
The trophy was made from mottled kauri in 1966.
Vehicle found damaged after reports of shots fired in Raumanga
Gunshots were reportedly heard at a Hedley Place property on Thursday night.
Residents frustrated with $100k roadworks deemed unnecessary
Residents call road resealing 'unnecessary'
'Pathetic' sewerage system poorly designed from the start: Drainlayer
Coastal residents despair as sewage continues to spill into picturesque bay.
Taheke scrub fire: Blaze 70% contained
On Friday afternoon crews were still working to fully contain the fire.
What's with all the kiwi in central Whangārei?
Why are kiwi being spotted in Whangārei's central business district?
News briefs from the Far North - lighthouse stays, man shot and pedestrian hit
News snippets from the Far North
Far North public toilets hit by vandalism
The council is seeking the public's help after $2000 worth of damage was inflicted.
Help keep Treaty Grounds clean during Waitangi Day - volunteers needed
Volunteers wanted to keep Waitangi Day commemorations clean in Bay of Islands