‘Uneducated cannibals’: Racial abuse, assault alleged after woman asked to leash dog
'We were simply asking her to be respectful.'
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BBC’s Mammals series features false killer whales filmed in Northland
Rare footage of NZ false killer whales to air on BBC's Mammals this weekend.
'Emotional train wreck': Skipper's ordeal after ketch left to drift
Yachtie says his $250,000 ketch is adrift off Northland after rescuers failed to secure it
‘A safe place’ - Far North town unsettled following alleged shooting
One man was critically injured on Wednesday morning in Mangōnui.
Firefighters thanked as Whangārei fire brought under control
The fire, which covered 20ha on Thursday, is now under control.
Dangerous driving incident - man charged after allegedly failing to stop
Charges included unlawful possession of ammunition and refusing to give blood.
Whangārei fire: Home still under threat, firefighting efforts to stretch across three days
The cause of the fire is not yet know but an investigation will take place on Friday.
‘Really disruptive’: Northland businesses hit hard by fibre outage
Northland businesses hit by 12-hour internet outage after digger damages fibre cable.
Popular Puketi Forest Kauri Challenge back this month
The annual tramp in the Far North is not for beginners.
Pylon collapse shows need for upgrade of Northland's electricity network
Plans to boost Northland's power network after pylon collapse.
News briefs from the Far North — kayak safety course and Te Hiku jobs online
News snippets from the Far North.
Death of officer Lyn Fleming raises safety concerns for police
The officer's death has prompted the question, how safe are our cops?
‘Made me cry’: $13k donated to help beloved bulldog recover
Generous readers donate $13,000 after missing bulldog Baby is found in Northland.
Thousands of Kiwis without internet after digger pulls up fibre cable
There is currently no estimate for the restoration time.
Man who fleeced gardening group's tools before Christmas owns up
A Northland thief has owned up to stealing all a visiting gardening group's tools
‘Sounded like a tomcat howling’: Man shot overnight in Mangōnui
Police were called to Mary Hassett St at around 3.40am.
‘Quite unbelievable’: Dargaville Little Theatre to take global stage in Monaco
The cast of Out of Mind will travel to Monaco in August to represent Theatre New Zealand.
Cattle a 'wicked' hazard: Motorist 'mind-boggled' no one held to account
Motorists fear for their lives as Whangārei's wild cattle still pose huge traffic hazard
Police investigating after baby hospitalised with serious head injuries
The baby was flown to Whangārei Hospital and later transferred to Starship hospital.
Intricate carving found washed up in Northland
Mystery surrounds a large, ornate Māori carving found washed up on a beach.
Community invited to join archaeological dig in Doubtless Bay
Excavation at Butler Point to explore Māori and European historical interactions.
Marsden Estate winery sold to British trust after 10 years on market
Vineyard and winery sold after spectre of subdivision loomed.
'Lucky to not be dealing with a fatality': Second incident of car driving into police
The incident occurred between Kokopu Block Rd and Otaika Valley Rd around 8.45pm.
Verbal abuse, intimidation and brawls: Courtroom chaos as violence escalates
Court violence surges with 450 assaults in five years; security breaches under scrutiny.
Domestic tourists dominate Northland’s bustling summer beach scene
Northland beaches packed with tourists, drawing crowds from near and far.
‘It’s an honour’: Hair artist on transformative power of dreadlocks
Clients travel from Auckland to Houhora for Haley's expertise in creating and maintaining dreadlocks.
NZSA Northland Short Story Competition – high school winners
The themes of the stories were diverse.
‘It’s got mana’: Families share enduring bonds with Northland schools
Some families have attended the same school for more than five generations.
Holiday heaven: Where to buy a Kiwi bach without breaking the bank
A bach at Ōmaha might be beyond your budget but there are plenty of cheaper holiday spots.
Awash with guns: Frontline cops face chilling daily arsenal of lethal firearms
The deadly arsenal includes military-style semi-automatic assault rifles.
Beachgoers watch as fire crews battle hilltop blaze
As of 3.45pm four fire trucks and 3 helicopters were on site.
The crucial role of goat culling in saving Northland’s kauri forests
Contract hunters remove 3000-4000 goats to protect Northland's kauri forests.
Hikurangi’s revival: From ghost town to community hub
Hikurangi residents reveal why theirs is 'the coolest little town'.
Revamped Cape Brett DoC hut offers some of Northland’s best views
The $25-a-night Cape Brett Hut is one of a handful of DoC huts run in Northland.