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Northland shooting: Police Association renews call to arm officers
The call comes after two gunmen shot at an officer in Northland on Tuesday.

Police shooters linked to kidnapping, car-torching in crime rampage
Police are investigating whether a series of shop ram-raids are also connected.

Gunmen on the run after shooting at cop: AOS search property
After visiting the property, police are continuing their search in the surrounding area.

Two losses on the trot dent Northland's Cup campaign
Unforced errors and ill discipline among a myriad of problems for Northland Taniwha.

Showdown over job cuts: Warehouse used Covid as an excuse for lay offs - workers
First Union not ruling out filing a personal grievance, as 600 jobs go nationwide.

Ōpua land claims a matter for Crown, Far North Holdings says
About 20 people have been occupying an Ōpua headland, which they say is wāhi tapu.

Teen to appear in court following alleged incident with pedestrian in Kaitaia
Teenager to appear in court following alleged incident with pedestrian in Kaitaia

Losing the Ranfurly Shield most hurtful for Northland
Northland put shield loss behind and focus on Otago.

Special votes could decide Whangārei electorate
Emily Henderson open to the idea of working alongside Dr Shane Reti.

Suspected drowning claims life of two-year-old
Child dies in Dargaville from suspected drowning

Locals outraged at dumping of shark on Dargaville street
The illegal dumping of a shark causes waves in local reaction.

Winston Peters talks to 150 at NZ First's final Whangārei election rally
NZ First leader Winston Peters makes last plea for votes at a rally in Whangārei

Ranfurly Shield challenge hits fever pitch
Northland have an opportunity to win the Ranfurly Shield after 42 years.

Family proud of Northland teen crowned Miss NZ 2020
'I want to show that with hard work you can achieve anything,' says 19yo Sydney Batters.

Dying son's final wish: Forgive my killer
Tawhirimatea Tahere's last words were for his family to forgive his killer

Court removes Stephenson Island trustees
Two men breached fiduciary duty to all the owners of Stephenson Island.

Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).

Under 14s get free entry to both games
Northland rugby targets grassroots and thanks fans for their ongoing support.

Kaipara Harbour to get $200m restoration plan
'In 160 years the mahi we are signing today will still resonate,' says Kaipara mayor.

Kawakawa's Te Hononga community hub officially opened by Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern
Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern opens Kawakawa's Te Hononga hub

Huge Northland boulders put on a barge and shipped to Napier
Northland's Puhipuhi Quarry supplying basalt boulders for new wharf in Napier.

Thieves steal dead son's photos, raid piggybank, open bag of his ashes
Prized photos of late autistic boy and a pounamu among items stolen from Whangārei home.

Baylys Beach Community Centre construction site broken into
Young apprentices gutted at theft of power tools from Bayly's Beach construction site.

Pastor, businessman get home detention for sex with underage Northland girl
"Massive fall from grace" after church leader pays for sex with 15 year old girl.

Veteran Taniwha prop not quitting any time soon
Ross Wright has played 100 matches after playing for Northland for more than a decade.

Mop-up continues after 'intense' fire threatens homes at Ahipara
Fire boss says blaze was one of the most intense he's seen in Northland in 10 years.

Men get home detention for sex with under age girl
Auckland pastor and Kawakawa businessman have both been sentenced.

Refining NZ to scale down Marsden Point operation from 2021
Bitumen production to cease in Northland as oil refinery cuts production.