Human remains found at Far North beach
A Whangārei couple recently unearthed a nearly intact human skeleton at a Russell beach.
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Waitangi Day 2020: 40,000 enjoy whānau day out
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Muslim leader offers Māori support to fight social injustices
Muslims invited to a pōwhiri at Te Tii Marae for the first time.
Long wait over for museum honouring Māori military service
Well over 1000 people attended the dawn opening of Te Rau Aroha, Waitangi's newest museum.
New programme to boost Māori education launched in Kerikeri
A commitment to Māori education was welcomed at a Government announcement in Kerikeri.
Power outage in Bay of Islands also affects Waitangi pōwhiri
Power outage affects thousands of customers in Northland
PM vows Dame Whina's legacy will be taught in schools
Statue to 'Mother of the Nation' Dame Whina Cooper unveiled in Panguru before huge crowd.
'Mother of the Nation' immortalised at Panguru
Statue based on iconic photo of Dame Whina Cooper and mokopuna starting 1975 Land March.
Outgoing principal speaks out
New principal's post at Kamo High School to be advertised in the next few weeks.
Four men in court on cannabis charges relating to bust near Dargaville
Four men charged in relation to Northland cannabis bust appear in court.
Is Ruakākā NZ's next beach volleyball hub?
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Bream Bay surfer's best friend
Ruakākā local Roger Hall has been surfing together with his dog Taz for nearly two years.
Police notified after 15 election candidates fail to declare expenses
Law required candidates to declare expenses, however small, by December 13 last year.
Major Northland cannabis bust uncovers more than 4000 plants
Landowner told block of land would be used to grow produce to supply restaurants.
Man writes himself in lead for child abduction and rape story
Northland man jailed fro having and distributing objectionable material.
Game fishing holds a place in NZ culture
Catching a marlin doesn't come around very often and should be celebrated.
Appeal for information after orca harassed at Helena Bay
Drone footage shows boats chasing pod and driving at speed over top of an orca.
Off duty Coastguard rescues woman stranded on rocks in Hokianga
A woman has been rescued off rocks in the Hokianga by an off-duty police officer.
Tangiteroria Sports Complex in Northland destroyed by early morning fire
Tangiteroria Sports Complex in Northland destroyed by early morning fire
Orca still tangled in crayfish pot line
The public are urged to call 0800 SEE ORCA if they see the injured orca.
Surf patrols on education mission and winning Lotto numbers
Lifeguards take skills on the road; check on the winning Lotto numbers.
Video: Monster marlin 'catch of the decade'
The last black marlin that size caught in the Bay of Islands area was over a decade ago.
Kerikeri's first Montessori school opens
The centre is the only Montessori school in Northland.
Fishery Officers catch Northlander with illegal Paua
Northland man caught with too many paua, nearly all of which were undersize.
Marlins bagged at junior fishing tournament
Despite catching a 203.6kg blue marlin, Oliver Avery's catch didn't win the tournament.
'I just wish it was a dream': Woman who found friend killed in tent speaks
After a night of dancing and laughs, Natasha Michelle Roys was tragically killed.
Best of 2019: Baby great white shark smallest recorded in NZ
Baby great white shark a rare find on Northland's 90 Mile Beach delights shark experts.
Best of 2019: Beached monster manta ray stuns scientists
Scientists have travelled to the Far North after the sea surrendered a 4.3m manta ray..
Roaming dog killed family pet while they slept
A Kaikohe family are devastated their Labrador was mauled to death while they slept.
Best of 2019: Giant Ngāwhā kauri log dated to 40,500 years old
Ngāwhā Marae trustees will discuss what to do with the 60-tonne, 16-metre tree
Time for the chop? How public will decide fate of Goodhue's mullet
All Black Jack Goodhue will let the public decide on what happens to his famous mullet.
Best of 2019: Couple among 6000-strong Auckland exodus to Northland
6000 Aucklanders moved to Northland in four years to get far from the madding crowd.
288.2kg blue marlin great start to season
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