Kidnapping, ATM ordeal: Accused pair denied bail
The pair were arrested after a high-profile incident at ASB bank in Paihia last November.
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Protracted legal stoush between landowners and lines company
Case remitted to the Environment Court to finalise easements sought by Top Energy.
'I hope this cop has learnt something': Complaint upheld
Complainant Fraye Dunbar remains confused about whether a policeman used profanity or not.
Anahera Pickering: How disengaged youth can be future leaders
2018 Census showed 2,400 young Northlanders were not in education, training or employment.
Two shots fired from car being chased in the Far North
Northland driver sped off after seeing police and was pursued through forestry road.
'Grief-stricken' man jailed after partner dies in fall from car roof
Driver should have checked partner had got off the roof before he drove off, judge says.
Whangārei man escapes boat fire off Reotahi, but boat ends up on rocks
A Whangārei man is devastated a boat he spent months refurbishing was destroyed on rocks.
How two strangers saved a Whangārei father-of-five's life
St John treat more than 2000 Kiwis a year for an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Hapu wants council prosecuted after eels minced in pump
Eels chopped in Hikurangi Swamp pumps spark call for council prosecution.
Battle of Kororāreka revisited as anniversary date nears
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Berry farm jobs a game-changer for Ngāpuhi and Mid North
The 20 staff hired yesterday to kickstart a berry venture could grow to 200 in a year.
Harawira calls on iwi leaders to speak out over Covid danger
'Tai Tokerau Border Control' founder wants his group involved in all future checkpoints.
Alleged Northland police dog shooter back in court
Alleged Northland police dog shooter appears in court - name suppression continued
Fears turn to cheers as lost diver helps rescuers land marlin
Wellington 67-year-old spent night clinging to rocks at remote Three Kings Islands.
Calls for Far North Council to revisit Māori seats decision
The legislation change shows the Governments intention to encourage more Māori wards.
Mangawhai Heads surf lifeguards win award for saving man
The man had sustained a serious cut to his leg that went all the way down to the bone.
Diver dies in Far North, another is rescued
The diver's death will be referred to the coroner.
What do Northland councils think about repeal of RMA?
The Government is replacing the RMA with three new Acts this parliamentary term.
Whangārei mum guilty on two charges related to baby's death
Whangārei mum of five-month-old guilty on two charges laid after his death
Bankrupt Whangārei man pleads for a discharge
Judge orders Whangārei man to pay $2500 in costs to avoid conviction.
1000 homes by the sea: Independent commissioners' decision pending on major project
All submitters have now been heard proposal to build 1000 homes and a business area.
Another big milestone for Hundertwasser Art Centre project
Trees are being lifted by crane to be planted atop the Hundertwasser Art Centre building.
Far North charity gets $50,000 from teens who won national waiata comp
Northland teens donate $50,000 waiata prize to Shine on Kaitaia charity.
Meningococcal death: Leaders plead for help as 'well-loved' boy passes away
Covid-19 had restricted some vital health services to Northland's most in need whānau.
Six-hour ordeal: Divers stranded on island after boat breaks anchor
Closing a trip report is just as important as logging one to prevent emergency callouts.
Northland swamp kauri used by researchers to find out when Earth switched poles
Ancient Northland swamp kauri shows breakdown of Earth's magnetic field 42,000 years ago.
High Court dismissed judicial review in firearms case
Court rules Northland police wrong to refuse man to re-apply for gun licence.
Major search for yacht in distress ends with a call to Northland police
Boaties who are no longer in danger can radio to cancel their mayday call.
Lawyers make closing submissions in case of child's death
Judge to deliver ruling on mum of toddler found dead in a Raumanga house.
Meth dealer avoids prison after impressing judge
Northland meth dealer vows to turn life around and gets home detention.
Covid-19: Iwi preparing for future Northland border control by learning from police checkpoints
Iwi presence at Te Hana police boundary checkpoint is a "recon" exercise to pick up tips.
Land of confusion: Kaipara mayor slams checkpoint change
The checkpoint north of Mangawhai caused particular confusion for local businesses.
Dad accused of abusing five-month-old son, court hears
Partner allegedly squeezed and slapped five-month-old as acts of massage.