Delayed report, Oranga Tamariki's actions enabled more robberies by 14yo - lawyers
The 23 other charges he faces may be dropped due to delay in getting psychological report.
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Opportunity knocks for Northland rugby clubs and communities
Rugby for Life is set to create opportunities for Northlanders through the power of rugby.
Man caught with child sex abuse publications fights to keep his name secret
Man files appeal against refusal to grant him permanent name suppression.
Students stranded as school bus firms cancel run at short notice
A severe lack of local bus drivers has left some families scrambling to get kids home.
More youth encouraged to connect with culture through marae-based workshop
Rangatahi Ora is conducting a three-day marae-based workshop from June 17 to 19.
Gaelene Bright's alleged killer appears in Northland court
The man accused of murdering Northland woman Gaelene Bright appears in court
Woman hits 'rock bottom' after man secretly films sex act
Man told victim he was using his phone for its torch during intimate encounter.
Patients might have to pay up or lose family doctor after funding shortfall
Funding increase of 3 per cent doesn't cover the cost of running a practice, GPs say.
Assuming the worst: Residents near controversial state housing estate put homes on market
For sale signs are springing up on Puriri Park Rd as a contentious housing project starts.
Brad Flutey claims no legislation to support mandatory mask wearing in public facilities
Flutey elects judge-alone trial to defend charges laid after a scuffle with police
Farmer furious after wandering dogs attack more than 100 sheep
The death of sheep has cost farmer Rex Roadley up to $25,000.
Histories of NZ can cause friction between cultures if not delivered right
Northland education experts reflect on the teaching of the new NZ history curriculum.
Revealed: The 'alarming' number of Northland businesses in liquidation
Liquidator warns more liquidations of Northland businesses likely.
Passenger admits aiding driver of fleeing car to shoot at police
Passenger in fleeing car admits steering car while driver fires directly at an officer.
Boat flips in surf off Mangawhai Heads
Sole occupant rescued, clinging to the hull of overturned tinny this morning.
'He looked down the sights at me': Cop shot at in pursuit
Passenger accused of deliberately assisting a driver to aim a gun at pursuing police
For Whangārei school students, 'drama class is their safe haven'
A Whangārei school drama team fundraises to get to National Shakespeare Drama Festival.
Former New Zealand women's rugby league team physiotherapist denied shot at Supreme Court appeal
Northland physio Skye Renes denied Supreme Court appeal against ACC fraud convictions.
'Northland young kids were getting addicted to vaping, while many parents have no clue'
Northland smoke-free adviser blames the increase in vaping retailers for more kids vaping
Legal aid lawyers getting a pay rise, debt repayment to be made easier
Nearly $14m paid to legal aid lawyers in Northland the past year.
'If a week is enough to solve the problems of a 'disturbed child', pigs can fly too'
Northland Principals worry the Interim Response Fund in the region is "just not enough".
Shane Reti: ED waiting times no longer being reported
Opinion: Emergency department wait times need to be reported publicly.
Judge tells drink-driver his excuses are 'bulls***'
Judge Greg Davis calls repeat drink-driver out on his excuses for endangering the public.
Education expert disappointed Northland didn't contribute more in curriculum changes
The new Aotearoa New Zealand's histories and Te Takanga o Te Wā curriculum begins in 2023.
Targeted funding to improving Māori health outcomes announced
Ministers have outlined a range of funding to assist Māori health and economic wellbeing.
Rāhui against gang violence declared in Kaikohe
More than 150 people marched against gun and gang violence in Kaikohe.
Judge concerned jail will entrench teen's criminal behaviour and gang links
A judge reluctantly jailed a teen robber, fearing he will be more antisocial on release.
Whangārei students walk more than 20km to raise money
Kamo Intermediate School students and teachers do the Mighty Walk, for fun and a cause.
Police find pistol during vehicle stop in Kaikohe
Police found a pistol during a vehicle stop in Kaikohe.
Butchered great white shark upsets Northland iwi and DoC
Kaipara iwi and DoC say the juvenile great white shark was butchered on a beach.
'Had I not had my stroke, had I been on top of my game, that fire would not have been lit' - Semenoff
Former Mayor says illegal rubbish fire was not his doing
Three arrests, firearm seized in Far North
Police have arrested three people and seized a firearm.
Ruawai College students revel in overhauled curriculum
Ruawai College gives students the liberty to choose their own learning modules.
Sick baby may have lived if he wasn't sent home from emergency department
The baby died two days after being sent home from a half-hour ED visit.