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Northland man jailed for failing to complete community work
Judge who fires warning shot comes good on promise - sends man to jail for breach.

From United Kawakawa Under 12 to the World Cup in Japan
United Kawakawa Under 12 team mates Goodhue and Larsen played in opposing teams at RWC.

Judge Davis: Complete sentence of community work or go to jail
A man who has served time for manslaughter fails to complete community work.

Berry shortage, rat plague behind starving kūkupa
Whangārei's Bird Recovery Centre is feeding an influx of hungry wood pigeons.

Principals happy to see school deciles scrapped
Principals say the public, and some educators, misunderstand what deciles are for.

Oral submissions on Puriri Park Rd housing plan completed
Independent commissioners to rule on state housing development in Whangārei.

Superette fills with fog, alleged robber flees with nothing
Incident took 31 seconds; police say fog cannon prevented another crime from happening.

Whangārei police dog handling duo compete for national honours
Mist and Constable Lewis are representing Northland at the national police dog champs.

Para athletes creating their own legacy
Foy and Leslie must be at the top of the list for Northland's future sporting legends.

Police say no malicious intent despite allegations made in Facebook post
Police urge people to contact them directly rather then post on social media.

Four whales stranded at Uretiti in Northland die, fears for others
Four whales stranded at Uretiti in Northland die.

How rugby saved a life: 'I feel free on the field'
An incredible story of Northland's Bron Hames coming back from the brink through rugby.

Photos: Te Tai Tokerau proves te reo alive and well in the region
Parade in Whangārei about showing "that te reo is here to stay" organisers say.

Horses injured, put down after massive electrical storm
Dozens of horses injured in storm and at least three put down; another killed by dogs.

Northland MP: Northern railway 'a white elephant'
National MP says putting $95m of PGF fund into northern railway is a waste of money.

Northland Rugby, heed my warning
Will you still turn up to Northland's games if they continue a four-game losing streak?

$94M to upgrade rail line from Northland to Auckland
$94M to upgrade rail line from Northland to Auckland

Iwi leader backs MP's plan to break Māori reoffending
Strategy that aims to lower the proportion of Māori in prisons has been launched.

Seventh brush with death: 73-year-old reckons latest rescue closest one yet
Seventh brush with death the closest yet, says rescued man Ross Mead.

Sitting mayors and slew of councillors keen to stay
Northland mayors not throwing in the towel yet - all three are standing for re-election.

Kaipara catchment first for Govt $12m waterways fund
Kaipara Harbour catchment will be first to tap into new $12 million clean waterways fund.

Two petrol stations, dairy robbed in under 25 minutes
Police investigating three robberies believed to be linked

'Do you want a boyfriend?': Warning after man tries to lure 13yo into car
Strangers tried to abduct students to and from Northland schools

Police taking reports of attempted child abductions very seriously
Police increase presence around schools in Whangārei, inquiries ongoing.

Orca experience 'awesome' on Northland harbour
Orca experience 'awesome' on Northland harbour.

Human remains found in Northland - police investigating
Human remains found in Northland - police investigating

Whangārei mother teaches Japanese to rugby fans
Japanese lessons offered in Whangārei for World Cup-bound rugby fans.

Gun amnesty events continue in Northland
First four gun buyback events in Northland positive, police say.

People queuing for first gun buyback and amnesty event in Northland
First buyback and amnesty event in Northland a success.