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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.

Mosque attack anniversary: Man shot nine times finds love with March 15 reporter

Survivor falls for journalist who covered his harrowing story.

Worrying change as Queen misses event

The Queen has been lauded for her work ethic but her role is set to change dramatically.

Here are the most Covid-resilient destinations for travel

Ready to travel? Some destinations are safer than others according to this study.

Horror highway attack: Victim critical as video shows biker gang swarming ute

Police confirm man got out of vehicle just before he was attacked.

Covid at Gloriavale: 'Significant cluster' confirmed by health officials

It comes as remote religious community slowly takes up jab.

Whangarei gunman called friends and family after killing two property managers

Quinn Patterson's body was later found in the charred remains of his rental property.

Ex-employee besotted with former boss: Why a judge ordered supervision

Woman obsessed with her employer refused discharge without conviction.

Northland family desperate to fast-track Ukrainian visa process, as mum flees war-zone with single backpack

Northland man pushes to bring his mother-in-law from Ukraine to New Zealand.

Water shares for councils and ombudsman suggested for Three Waters reform

Auckland could take Whangārei's excess water once oil refinery closes

Man who sexually abused boys jailed

Ryan Burrows must serve at least two thirds of his sentence before eligible for parole.

Covid-positive women behind Northland snap lockdown will not be charged

Why the women won't be charged in relation to last year's snap lockdown in Northland.

Famous Sydney DJ duo Flight Facilities on how to ace an Aussie trip

The world-famous duo reveal the places every visitor should go.

Wander, woman: Global travel adventures for your next girls' trip

To celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, plan your next all-girls getaway.

Northland police youth worker's journey from troubled teen to award winner

A Charles St childhood has led one woman to change the lives of Northland's youth.

Alleged meth cook further remanded in custody to await jury trial

Whangārei man accused of cooking meth for gang and conspiracy to sell it is refused bail

Homicide investigation following death of man in Hamilton overnight

The man had sustained serious injuries and died at the scene, police said.