Kaitaia senior officer resigns: 'This time it's for good'
Senior Constable David Ratapu finished his final shift in a long police career in Kaitaia
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Lions fans to get free accommodation
Northlanders offering free accommodation to Lions fans
Six day wait with a broken ankle
Hospital apologises after Jimmy Croft was left waiting on surgery for six days.
Kaitaia student in high performance environment
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Mike Finlayson: Two weeks, two invasions
Northland has suffered two serious foreign invasions in two weeks.
Letters: Cover-up begins with an attack
Winston Peters is unhappy with communication from Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy.
Cash for drink bottles at the market
Cash for Containers NZ, is calling for the introduction of container deposits on bottles.
Historic pohutukawa in Mangonui protected
The decline of the iconic pohutukawa trees lining the Mangonui waterfront is concerning
Graham's back - without The Blob
It was a young Graham Sweet who arrived in Kaitaia more than 50 years ago.
Father reports son after burglary
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Death to guava moth pest
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Kiwi survives horror dragging behind ute
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Letters: Plaque information incorrect
A reader is "appalled" by misinformation on the new Paihia marlin statue plaque.
Farm workers are earning more
The last 12 months saw a modest rise in farm employee salaries
Sir John Kirwan's visit 'a privilege' for Kaitaia College
It was an absolute privilege to welcome Sir John Kirwan to Kaitaia College last week.
Fears for iconic pohutukawa in Cape Reinga
The discovery of myrtle rust in Kerikeri has sparked fears for New Zealand's sacred tree
Bounty reward for anglers at 90 Mile Beach
Fishing over a dropping high tide provided a rewarding bounty for anglers.
Editorial: Anecdote and clamour
Sometimes it pays to listen to the experts, but we often hesitate, writes Peter Jackson.
'I'm not here to kill dogs'
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John Carter: Another biosecurity threat
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Letter: Council isn't listening
A reader is dissatisfied with the council response to queries on alcohol policy.
Myrtle rust should have been our priority
As soon as myrtle rust was discovered here the government should have been ready
Time for pigs to get nervous
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Myrtle rust is on the move in Northland
Laboratory tests have confirmed that the deadly plant fungus myrtle rust has spread.
Police spiking of car snapped on phone
A Kaikohe photographer captures the drama as police stop a fleeing unlicensed driver.
Backpacker returns home empty-handed
A German backpacker was robbed by a couple who gave him a ride from Kaitaia.
Our real-life heroes honoured
Those in search and rescue often put their lives on the line. These are their stories.
Mob tells tourists to pay in cigarettes
German tourists badly frightened after being confronted by Mongrel Mob members.
CCTV of attack on railway volunteer
Can you identify these youths suspected of bashing a vintage railway volunteer?
Grab your raincoat: Cyclone remnants to bring heavy rain
Cyclone Donna will lose a lot of power as she hits NZ, but will still bring heavy rain.