Man who sexually abused granddaughters hundreds of times jailed
Northland grandfather jailed for "horrific" sex offending against his four granddaughters.
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Midweek micro-adventures are all the rage and here's why
If you wish summer could last forever, ensure it does with a midweek microadventure.
'Intelligent' wahine with 'awesome sense of humour' celebrated for business success
He Puna Mārama CEO Raewyn Tipene is being celebrated for her business success.
'They were wild': Kerikeri man relives alleged assault by teens armed with hammer
The man says the alleged attack with hammers was the "scariest moment" of his life.
Council tells staff not to spread Covid misinformation
All four Northland councils have developed Covid 19 policies.
Hihiaua Cultural Centre's new book confronts the future and pays homage to the past
The Hihiaua Cultural Centre has again delivered an emotive and profound exhibition.
'Lion Man' Craig Busch's fundraiser to get big cats back raises issue of who owns them
Lion Man's mum claims big cat park owner doesn't actually own the cats.
Shane Reti: No Covid victory parade for cancer patients
Cancer management was already failing to meet the target well before Covid arrived
Alleged road rage attack follows crash: Three injured
Waipapa Rd crash involved training centre van whose occupants allegedly attacked a driver.
Woman admits possession of 2kg of ingredient used to cook meth
Search of woman's car unearths 2kg of substance containing pseudoephedrine for cooking P
Drink-driver goes on dangerous escapade with 2-year-old onboard
A 22yo has avoided jail after a wild drive with a tot aboard, and a threat to a stranger.
'Appalling': Health providers waiting months for home isolation funding
Some providers have been working in home isolation for four months without funding.
'The Covid guy': Whangārei teenager keeps community in the know
The Whangārei Boys' High School graduate has over 11,800 followers.
Northland educators sparring stances on whether schools should become vaccination sites
Many in Northland are not convinced that schools should be used as vaccination centers.
Members of Kaitaia's Webb family and a fourth man charged with possessing meth for supply
Relatives charged with meth-dealing face court after police find bag of drugs and cash
Re-trial held for man who fired two shots during police pursuit
Disqualified driver fired two shots in the air during police chase in the Far North.
Whangārei ready to host 11 Women's Rugby World Cup matches
Tickets from $5 for kids and $10 adults for games at Northland Events Centre.
Judge issues warrant to arrest for woman who helped Matthew Hunt's killer
Natalie Jane Bracken, 31, missed her scheduled appearance in the Kaitāia District Court.
Beat the heat at NZ's most refreshing pools, beaches and water holes
If climbing inside the freezer isn't practical, cool off at one of these refreshing spots.
Live: Cyclone Dovi leaves thousands without power; fallen tree damages house in Kauri
A falling tree damaged a house in Kauri, no one was injured.
Northland boxer Mea Motu sets new national record
Northlander Mea Motu has made New Zealand boxing history, holding three titles at once
Tracing the path of Pikopo Pompallier across Aotearoa
December 21 marks the 150th anniversary of Jean-Baptiste Pompallier's death.
Departing GPs frustrated over dealings with Mahitahi Hauora
Top slicing and poor leadership among chief concerns by Northland GPs leaving their PHO.
Name suppression lapses for 66 year-old accused of numerous offences against his family
Name suppression lapses for Northland man accused of 45 family harm offences
Ngawha prisoner on the run appears in court after being found
Michael Tautari, 24, was found late last night at an address in Whangārei.
Man who abused children jailed for 15 years, nine months
Northland man gets lengthy jail sentence for sexual and other abuse of children
Noticeable increase in emergency housing grants for holiday parks and campgrounds
Choking at the emergency housing end in Northland, and it's getting worse.
Northland man denies being a driver who fired a gun during high speed police chase
Identity still the issue in re-trial for driver accused of firing gun during police chase
Government spending $64 million on Northland marae work
$64 million worth of work on Northland marae.
Far North school forced to close senior school due to lack of staff after vax mandate
56 students have been told they will have no schooling for at least the first term.
Call for Govt to purchase shares in Refining NZ
Parliamentary committee looking at petition calling for Refining NZ to stay.
Wharf carvings restore Māori presence in Russell
For decades te ao Māori (the Māori world) was almost invisible in Russell. Not any more.
Large plumes of smoke seen as Ruakākā firefighters tackle Northport blaze
Firefighters were called to the blaze at Northport shortly before 1pm today.