Council's rego, WOF checks 'hit Māori, rural poor hardest'
Rural Māori already face extra barriers to becoming road-legal, driver advocate says.
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He expects the failure of Māori Health Authority, with 'huge sadness'.
Heartbreak as feral dogs slaughter stock in Far North
Farmer on guard day and night but attacks continue. More than 80 animals killed so far.
300 jobs on the line if Marsden Pt oil refinery closes
Shareholders to vote in August on whether to turn Marsden Pt into 'import terminal only'.
Top four teams slug it out in Northland rugby semis
Western Sharks host Kamo and OBM travel to Mid Northern for knockout rugby.
Whangārei residents rally to crime hui to find solutions
The crime hui attracted an impressive showing of locals keen to make their home safer.
Northlanders weave themselves into Whangārei Library Matariki celebrations
Northlanders united to learn the art of flax weaving as part of Matariki celebrations.
'What the hell?': The startling story of Buddha by the beach
While some locals are intrigued by the flash development, others say they're suffering.
Student allegedly threatens to stab classmate - and police were not called
A mum has spoken out after a knife threat in a classroom was dealt with by the school.
Person dies in single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā
Police and emergency services are called to a single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā.
Ardern: Large-scale projects 'came at expense of local roading'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on roading in Northland.
Family home gutted: 'I was raised in that house'
Family's plan to use timber from old villa dashed after house fire in Whangārei.
Wedding helicopter crash: Long recovery ahead for badly injured photographer
Wedding photographer badly injured in a horror helicopter crash moved to Auckland.
Young driver, 150km/h speeds, and a faulty car a fatal combo that killed Northland teen
Kiwis are driving too fast on roads not designed for high speeds, a coroner says.
Slain Northland woman's family: 'There will never be closure'
The murdered woman's final words to her mum were 'Don't forget my headstone.'
Prison officer who worked at Ngawha in court on charges
Northland prison officer facing firearms charges to re-appear in court next month.
Closing submissions in the Bridget Simmonds murder trial
Jury in Northland murder trial to retire around noon today.
Murder-accused gave CPR after bashing partner, court told
Northland murder-accused advised police to get divers out of the water during confession.
'Systematic deprivation': Man avoids jail for causing death of partner
Northlander successfully appeals jail sentence for causing death of his partner.
Atrocious goat track: Motorist fumes over state of Northland state highway
Northland motorists are tired of forking out to fix car damage caused by state highways.
Wellsford run riot in the second spell
Injury-ravaged Waipu forced to field players in two consecutive games.
Helicopter crash: Photographer in 'visible pain' week after horror plunge
Four people injured in a helicopter crash at a Mid Canterbury wedding remain in hospital.
Social media advocate meets Whangārei mayor to discuss crime
Top criminologist warns over social media twisting perceptions of crime.
Korean spiritual leader made to pay $1.24m for property purchase breaches
Judge accepted breaches were accidental and Lee's businesses had helped the Far North.
Beyond the grave: How dead woman's remains could convict her alleged killer
Police detail the painstaking job of preserving a Northland's mum's decomposing body.
Wedding helicopter crash: Pilot's 'significant' injuries include broken bones
While the injured lie in hospital their families are supporting each other.
'I love you son': Families' grief as man charged with murder
The man killed in Saturday's homicide has been named as Haze Peihopa, 23, from Auckland.
Whangārei man tells jury of 'confession' to murder
Samuel Pou told a drinking mate he burnt his partner's body on a farm.
'Unacceptable' - Robertson taken to task over dumped highway plan
Grant Robertson confronted over government dropping Northland's four-lane highway.
'You have sinned against Māori' - SNA hīkoi hits Kaikohe
'We got it wrong' - the admission that came as 2000 protesters descended on Kaikohe.
Misspelling 'Whatuwhiwhi' and the ugly viral video that followed
A viral video of a racial slur has led to an apology from the pub where it was filmed.
Nurses strike: 'I try to cry at home, I go to work afraid'
For eight hours, 1400 Northland nurses stopped work to ask for a better deal.
Bridget Simmonds murder trial: Mother tells of daughter's final visit
Northland woman tells mother her partner assaulted her, causing fractured ribs.