'Chaotic': Man shattered glass bottle on partners head, lunged at her with knife
The man has a drug addiction which the judge believed was linked to his offending.
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Fundraiser to help pay for new and adjustable cat cages at Kaitaia SPCA
Local Māori artist donates korowai to help raise funds for Kaitaia SPCA
GP crisis at Kaitaia rest home averted — at least for now
A brand-new GP clinic in Maungatapere has come to the rescue of Kaitāia's only rest home.
Pollution in Northland freshwater 'a lot of work’ to address
A World Water Day look at Northlanders' freshwater pollution concerns and the work ahead.
Kaitaia teens to represent Northland in high jump as part of North Island athletics comp
The Abundant Life School students are only two of three Northland athletes at the comp
Enviroschools ‘Encounter’ events for Seaweek to be held at Taipa
Up to 300 kids to attend one of a series of fun-filled Seaweek-themed events.
Northland marching team take on ‘super city’
Northland Tuis Leisure Marching Team attend a 30-year marching celebration in Wellington.
Secondary and area school teachers say more needs to be done to keep teachers, support students
Secondary and area school teachers around the country hold a national strike.
Foodies bring gold, silver and bronze medals home to Northland
Outstanding news for Northland-made sea salt, sparkling water and Christmas cake.
Worldschooling for the win: A Northland family’s dream come true
Meet the Northland family who've spent the last four years travelling and worldschooling.
Return of forest decades in the making
Muriwhenua Incorporation reflect on the journey of regaining their asset.
'One of the best experiences of my schooling life': Kaitāia student on dancing at Polyfest
Dance lovers can soon watch a Kaitāia College first, as senior class takes Polyfest stage.
Kids have their day in Te Hiku
Te Hiku saw a return to normalcy celebrating our future generations on Children's Day.
Poll shows majority want cannabis laws relaxed
Results are in from around the country on whether to legalise or decriminalise cannabis.
Far North rangatahi enterprise initiative behind school waka ama comp
Young people aged 16-24 organise Tai Tokerau waka ama secondary schools comp.
Student-made mural fosters Far North pride
A look at the mahi behind a Kaitāia mural designed to fill students with confidence.
Kaitāia’s GP crisis deepens as medical practice pulls out of town’s only rest home
GP shortage leaves 55 elderly Switzer Home residents without access to medical care.
Doctor concedes 'flirty' texts with junior went too far
Doctor who told junior she was "more fun to text than in real life" loses job.
Kaitaia's Climate Strike march highlights need for climate action
Kaitāia climate strike part of a nationwide call for meaningful government action.
News snippets from the Far North - climate strike, cyclone support and blood donors wanted
News briefs from the Far North.
Call for 'New shoots' to come get creative at whānau festival
The fifth instalment of Kāeo's youth-focused festival is set to serve up free fun.
Routed: Some highways will take months to reopen
Country's roading network has significant damage and some routes complete rebuilds.
Northland road repair bill to top $120m - mayor
Motorists from outside Northland are being asked not to travel to the region today.
Live: Supply helicopters grounded as storm tracks down NZ; tornado hits Waihi Beach; wild weather wreaks havoc
If the rain continued overnight, then the timing may feel a bit like déjà vu for some.
Doubtless Bay residents told to stop dumping rubbish
'We all need to take responsibility for what’s going on here.'
Awanui hay farmers to send $6k worth of hay bales to Hawke's Bay today
Hay bales to be delivered to Hawke's Bay thanks to Mangonui Haulage
Doubtless Bay community grieves over the passing of popular local cat
The Cable Bay Store's unofficial mascot, 'Sylvester' has passed away at age 16
Emergency specialist says Far North showed 'epic resilience' in the face of disaster last week
Last week's extreme weather highlighted the resilience of Te Hiku communities says expert.
Cyclone Gabrielle: How you can help in the storm's aftermath
Kiwis can help with money, essentials, or their time.
Live: Heroism and tragedy: Plucked from the floodwaters - incredible rooftop rescues; one woman found dead after slip
Chris Hipkins labels storm ‘worst this century’
'Our hearts are with you' - rescuers' harrowing call to leave missing firefighter; Napier under water
Hardest hit regions may be without power for weeks.
Live: 'Go immediately' - evacuations in Taradale; national state of emergency declared; firefighter missing; mass power cuts
Tens of thousands of people waking to blackouts this morning.
Far North therapist provides tips to a long-lasting relationship this Valentine's Day
A Valentine's Day look at what joyful relationships have in common.