Man pleads not guilty to arson after Purerua explosion
Lawyer says his client set off the explosion but didn't expect it to start a fire.
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Northland Muslims throw open doors to public
Public open day organised by Northland Muslims this weekend
Another Northland meningococcal case sparks vaccination warning
Another Northland meningococcal case sparks vaccination warning.
Race Unity Speech Awards topic 'couldn't be more relevant'
Northland regional heat is next month; Christchurch attacks likely to feature in speeches.
Bangladeshi chef drowns at Kerikeri Falls
Northlander watch as his friend failed to surface during swim
Swimmer dies at Kerikeri's Rainbow Falls
Police were called just after 2pm to Rainbow Falls but swimmer could not be revived.
Northland Muslim leader says hatred must not be allowed to win
Suhil Musa says the shootings are not reflective of the New Zealand he knows and loves.
Poisoned trees spring back to life after new treatment
Opito Bay trees thought to be doomed now sprouting fresh shoots and leaves.
Paihia couple devastated as pampered trees poisoned
Couple returned from overseas to find holes drilled in dead and dying trees.
Sea Scouts named after Sir Peter Blake
Lady Pippa agrees to request after watching Scouts' video appeal to use husband's name
Kiwi-killing dog dodges DNA test
Saliva from more than one dog on dead kiwi allows culprit off the hook.
Two treated for smoke inhalation after Hokianga grass fire
An electric fence may have sparked a separate fire at Bulls Gorge near Kerikeri
Big Read: One night with the man who will change your kids' lives
Our schools face an overhaul - David Fisher finds out what passes for public consultation.
Historic Stone Store papers returned after half a century
Stolen pages from Stone Store ledger returned to Kerikeri after more than 50 years.
Hot dry weather good for grape growers
Grape growers in Northland are expecting a bumper crop due to the hot, dry weather.
Funding to stave off feijoa crash
A fungus disease attacking feijoa trees is at risk of spreading.
Air NZ's new Bay of Islands video clocks up 600,000 views in a week
New clip follows on from success of 2016 inflight safety video Summer of Safety.
Is this Jacinda Ardern's most unusual gift?
The PM seemed unsure what to do with six sheep plus watermelons, corn and sacks of spuds.
Battle lines drawn over school reforms
More than 70 public meetings begin on proposed radical education reforms.
Kerikeri man, 25, arrested over explosion on beach
Meanwhile 40 firefighters and two choppers still battling massive Horeke blaze.
More sizzling weather as Aussie heatwave hangs around
Northland's fine weather to continue as Aussie heatwave hangs around.
Women accused of attacking 92-year-old in her Bay of Islands home appear in court
Women accused of attacking 92-year-old in her Bay of Islands home appear in court
'Kiwis scream' in bush fire at historic site
Witness says arsonist mooned her as explosion ignited bush with a large kiwi population.
Pōhutukawa massacre at Opito Bay - Four poisoned and the hunt for a killer
Opito Bay's pōhutukawa poisoner leaves locals furious and searching for likely suspects.
Diver captures footage of 'odd' wormlike sea creature
The wormlike creature was about 5 to 10 metres long and tinged pink.
RSA clubs get blunt message of survival - change or die
RSA needs to appeal to younger military personnel, says report.
Two women in court over attack on 92-year-old widow
The women, aged 24 and 40, have been remanded in custody.
Woman in court over attack on 92-year-old in her Far North home
Woman in court over attack on 92-year-old in her Far North home
Kiwi music star's throat cancer battle: The fight to perform again
Anniversary day concert part of "big plans" for 2019, jazz musician Nathan Haines says.
Thousands groove to Fat Freddy's Drop at Whangārei show
Thousands groove to Fat Freddy's Drop at Whangārei show.
Boxing trainer honoured for work with Kaikohe youth
Anthony Warren has made it his mission to steer youth on to a positive path using fitness.
'He'd rather go with Sandy': 95yo who lost 'best mate' in dog attack flooded with support
Jim Morgan's fox terrier cross, Sandy, put down on Monday due to severity of leg injuries.
Attack was spearfisherman's second encounter with a shark that day
The mako attack wasn't the Kerikeri man's first encounter with a shark that day.