Offending too serious for lesser order sentence, says judge
Former Northland prison officer sentenced on firearm and threat charges.
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Kiwi kids urged to stay clear of TikTok's 'potentially life-threatening' new craze
'Teenagers since the dawn of time have done stupid things but this is another level.'
Opinion: Co-governance referendum is not the answer
Opinion: Debate needed on co-governance, not a referendum, writes Vaughan Gunson.
Principals reflect on mandates after vax requirements dropped
Northland school principals welcome the removal of vaccine mandates.
'Closing schools as a last resort is not flattening the curve', says epidemiologist
The best protection for immunocompromised children might be online learning.
Far North road tragedy: Driver fatigue a possible factor, police say
Head-on crash claimed the lives of a mother and her 11-year-old son.
Concerned residents take speed limit into their own hands
Group vows to keep replacing speed limit signs north of Kaitaia until limit reduced.
Exclusive: The Northlanders called on to save Enchanter's stricken survivors
The rescue through the eyes of the two men who pulled Enchanter's survivors to safety.
Northland property still booming, but slowdown on the cards
Property prices in Northland have risen more than anywhere else in NZ.
Man killed in pedestrian versus car crash on SH14
Pedestrian seriously injured on SH14, Tangiteroria, in Northland
Kinky Kerikeri's healthy appetite for sex toys - and the three towns that outrank it
Whangārei beat Kerikeri by miles in one adult toy category. Can you guess what it is?
What was the point? The impact of vaccine mandates in Northland and their purpose
Covid-19 modeller explains the need for introducing and removing vaccine mandates.
Sophisticated scammers said IRD had money for woman
Scammer claimed IRD had a ballot to give away unclaimed money - and she was a winner.
Enchanter tragedy: Students pen letters to families of men who died
Tikipunga Primary students have writen letters to families of the Enchanter trip victims.
Man dies after mobility scooter crashes down bank in Whangārei
The man's death has been referred to the Coroner.
Ngāpuhi Antarctic adventurer Busby Noble laid to rest at Mangamuka
Busby Noble became a celebrity overseas after his exploits on the frozen continent.
Ex-cop who raped sleeping colleague to be released from prison
Having served a third of his sentence, Jamie Foster has been granted parole
'We don't need another liquor outlet. Why would you want to keep breaking up families?'
Bay of Islands hapū Ngāti Rēhia says it was kept in the dark over liquor shop plans.
TikTok's 'dangerous blackout' trend can be life-threatening, doctor warns
Kiwi teen suffered a seizure when attempting 'blackout' due to social media trend.
'Incredibly tragic': Police continue to investigate sudden deaths in Panguru
Police say no one else is currently being sought in relation to the deaths.
Five generations of a Far North whānau share story of rich whakapapa
A whānau share their unique story from the Far North.
Flutey charged with aggravated assault on police among range of charges
Prominent anti-vaxxer Brad Flutey appears on charges relating to a January 17 incident.
'Most extreme I've done': Rescue chopper pilot tells of dangerous night flight in storm to save five people on Enchanter
Northland Rescue Helicopter pilot speaks about the Enchanter fishing boat rescue operation
Jury should have been discharged on day 7 of three-week trial, defence counsel says
Convicted killer Samuel Hemuera Pou appeals conviction - jury should have been discharged
'Trip of a lifetime' turns to tragedy: Dad-of-three was worried about looming storm
Transport Accident Investigation Commission launch investigation, asking public for help.
'Some bloody idiot': Fury after protected seagulls poisoned
Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre manager Robert Webb upset over poisoned seagulls
What's driving the violent clashes between Killer Beez and Tribesmen in NZ town?
Claims children as young as 11 are being lured into gangs by their supposed glamour.
Northland student Maisie Panoho to judge Dyson Award, one year after winning the competition
2021 James Dyson Award winner, Northland student Maisie Panoho is a judge this year
Northland students are ready to fight the Aquabots war
Northland year 6 to 13 students will compete their underwater robots next month.
Man and dog towed to safety after yacht trapped under Waitangi bridge
The dog was distressed but managed to keep out of the way of rescue efforts.
Rehabilitated prisoner's effort to turn his life around impresses Court of Appeal
Meth cook's deep remorse and rehab programmes may get him out of jail earlier.
Northland couple converts Slovakia barns into refugee shelters
The Kaitāia couple will open the doors to fleeing Ukrainians.
Northland's Karen Te Ruki-Pasene to fight Australian boxer for Australasian title
Australasian title bout for Northland boxer Karen Te Ruki-Pasene.
'You don't seem to learn': Judge sentences recidivist drink-driver to jail
There came a time when community protection was paramount, judge said.