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'You don't seem to learn': Judge sentences recidivist drink-driver to jail

There came a time when community protection was paramount, judge said.

No deaths from Covid in Northland today as 700 new cases reported

700 new Covid-19 cases in Northland

Waipoua restoration project; Battle of Kororāreka blessing and Wander Women in Russell

Sandy Myhre's latest Bay of Islands news column.

Calling foster families: Animal rescuers pushed to their limits

A busy summer season has Northland animal rescues calling for more foster families.

John Williamson: The case for compulsory third party insurance

Compulsory third party insurance is a sensible choice - John Williamson

Whangārei Wastewater Treatment plant building has asbestos, forcing council to contact current and former staff

Whangārei District Council says their greatest priority is staff and contractor safety.

Dairying outlook bright, says MPI expert

Path to success involves sustainability and regenerative farming practices, farmers told

Reduced waiting times for bowel screening could lead to early cancer detection

Several cases of cancer have been detected earlier than usual due to improved services.

'A hard journey': Northland businesses ready to welcome tourists

Staff shortages won't stop Northland businesses from welcoming international tourists.

Emily Henderson: Govt helping Kiwis weather global energy crunch

Petrol price hikes are an international problem but here's how the Govt is trying to help

Basketballer Kendell Heremaia's grandparents 'over the moon' at her US success

Northlander Kendell Heremaia is having major success on international basketball courts.

Crown says court must mark gravity of the offending and its duty to protect children

Court refuses discharge for Whangarei man who spoke indecently to a young house guest

Northland police respond to potential shooting near Kaikohe

Mangakahia Rd in Kaikohe closed as police respond to a potential shooting.

708 new cases reported in Northland; more than 20 people in hospital

347 were recorded in Whangārei, 291 in the Far North and 70 in Kaipara.

Fire threatens homes at Northland's Matauri Bay

Monday's blaze a reminder of total fire ban and dangerously dry conditions in Northland.

Man jailed for violently assaulting dairy owner with a metal bar

Whangārei man jailed for a violent attack on shopkeeper

Neighbours want $450m Dargaville racecourse proposal ditched

The Dargaville racecourse would be one of Kaipara's biggest developments.

Covid and carelessness create dire fire season for exhausted firefighters

"It's tough, it's really tough right now": Northland firefighters endure a brutal summer.