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Jury finds man guilty of multi-million dollar cannabis operation
The cannabis grow had the potential to turn over $24 million a year.
'I don’t want you driving': Daughter told to fly home rather than risk potholed roads
In the past 18 months, 26,350 potholes were reported across the region.
'Hurting Kiwis big time': National leader Christopher Luxon talks cost of living at packed public meeting
The cost of living and crime were hot topics during Christopher Luxon's visit to Kerikeri.
A bittersweet reunion: Police executing search warrants find statues stolen from Kerikeri business
Police made an interesting discovery while executing three search warrants in the North.
Evidence needed before Far North District Council can recoup costs for road sign damage
Road sign damage could cost ratepayers $20K.
Kerikeri unmanned plane company signs up freight giant to deliver its cargo
National freight company signs deal with Kerikeri to deliver unmanned planes’ cargo.
'They're like gold': Appeal for donations of PJs and clothes
The Bald Angels are appealing for warm clothes to help keep kids warm this winter.
Cheers to the best of brews and finest of foods
Northland food producers team up with local craft breweries at inaugural festival.
Concerns new health policy will disadvantage already underserved elderly
Northlanders undergoing surgery in Auckland may have to wait longer under the new policy.
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania humble in the global spotlight
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has been nominated for a global Politician of the Year Award.
Northland woman's amazing transformation following life-changing head injury
Sara Hatherell has been determined to get her life back following a severe concussion.
Homes left in the dark as ute demolishes power pole
Driver allegedly left Puketona crash scene before emergency services arrived.
Opposition to removing Kaitāia’s mosaic mural fails as tiles removed and built into new centre
Tiles on Kaitāia’s mosaic wall won't stay as town centre revamp continues.
News in brief: De-sexing of cats and dogs made easier; police seek witnesses to fatal crashes
News briefs from Northland.
Let there be light: Matariki festival returns to Oromahoe
Lantern trail, music, costumes, kai and crafts showcased at school fundraiser.
Access to affordable, nutritious kai under threat: How do we obtain food security in Tai Tokerau?
'We need to shift to how we can feed ourselves and our local communities.'
Police monitoring gang members travelling through Northland after tangi in South Auckland
Gang convoy in Northland monitored by police after earlier tangi in South Auckland
Coldest day of the year in Whangārei: Wind is on the way to warm us up
Northlanders woke to cold temperatures but they won't last as more rain on the way.
Boarding kennel industry ‘poorly regulated’, SPCA says
Standards are minimal, says animal welfare advocate.
Dog owner distraught after pet in kennel's care dies on road
Owner defends his business saying it is run well and has many regular, happy customers.
Northland kids brave mud, hills in cross-country champs
More than 200 students aged 8-12 competed in the annual Far North event.
Diagnostic services receive state-of-the-art addition
TRG Imaging to bring high-tech imaging services to the Far North.
Unpopular Bay of Islands' dog park plans revisited
The Far North council is investigating other options for a dedicated dog park in Kerikeri.
Kerikeri scooter rider heading to Scooter World Championships in Spain
Kerikeri's Cooper Steen is taking scooter riding to the world stage again this month.
Super lighthearted: Couple bring free community yoga classes to Kerikeri
Kerikeri sessions are about having a stretch and a few giggles.
Kerikeri to become Far North's first bilingual town
Agreement between council and hapū will see Kerikeri Far North's first bilingual town.
Artwork from Far North mouth artist will be sold around the world
Northland mouth artist again has artwork as part of international card sales
Community group ‘surprised’ by consent for controversial Kerikeri social housing block
But Kāinga Ora seems to have taken some community concerns on board, group says.
Plea to pet owners to get animals desexed as kittens overwhelm centres
An unusually high number of kittens has stretched Northland rescue centres.
Safety call after horrific week on Northland’s roads
Four deaths in two days have safety campaigners urging caution.
Kāinga Ora shrinks plans for controversial Kerikeri social housing
New plan will see 3-storey block reduced to 2 storeys with 8, not 12, apartments.
Nearly 1900 vehicles stolen in Northland in six months
Ten vehicles per day stolen, police data reveals.
Animals, staff moved from Kaitāia SPCA due to temporary closure over health, safety issues
All animals have been taken to Kerikeri and Whangārei centres while an assessment is done.