Street attack: Dad of two young children fighting for life, in coma
The family of Rob Ludlow, in a coma after an assault, are thankful for community support.
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Northland bride marries at historic hotel once owned by great great grandparents
Northland woman engaged and married at historic hotel owned by great great grandparents
Whangārei’s ArtBeat interactive arts festival draws crowds
Sun, art, entertainment were the order of day at Whangārei’s ArtBeat.
Shane Reti: Youth crime up, police officer numbers low in Northland
Northland /Whangārei has more crime, less constabulary than Southern region - Shane Reti.
Northland news in brief: Gaming submissions wanted; arrests over serious assault
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Temporary accommodation found for Northland family after two weeks of frantic search
They and their pets were forced to move out after the cyclone red-stickered their house.
Pride of Pasifica Culture on show in Whangārei at Pasifika Fusion Festival
Northland Pasifika Fusion Festival attracts big crowds to Whangārei.
Black Fern Krystal Murray Supreme Winner at Tai Tokerau Māori Sports Awards; special honour for Sid Going
Black Fern Krystal Murray wins top Tai Tokerau Māori Sports Award
'Hurt, damage, destroy': Mea Motu’s aim as first female boxer to headline Fight For Life
Mea Motu will fight for a world title against Canada's Tania Walters.
750 buildings condemned after January floods, Cyclone Gabrielle
Hundreds of buildings have been red-stickered and thousands yellow or white-stickered.
'It was cool': Matt Watson's roof was ripped off - but he has no regrets
TV star doesn't regret building by the sea after experiencing wrath of Cyclone Gabrielle.
"Living modestly opens up so much" — we talk to Northlanders living off-grid
It's not an easy lifestyle, but Northlanders living off-grid wouldn't change it.
SH1 at Mangamukas not forgotten
Repairs are continuing "with urgency" despite issues with Brynderwyns, Hawke's Bay roads.
Northland’s Robinson itching to get back on the field
Blues coaches bracket Tom Robinson and Adrian Choat for Sunday's clash
Preventing the 'youth mental health pandemic': Wellbeing project hits Te Tai Tokerau schools
The project provides children with the means to manage anxiety early in their early years.
Young muscle needed to aid woodchoppers’ record-breaking fundraising drive
Kerikeri Woodchoppers have so far raised $330,000 for eye surgery across the Pacific.
A story of true grit: The determined life of the tractor riding cowboy, Murdoch Ross
Murdoch Ross' generosity established many vital aspects of the Whangārei Heads community.
Carolyn Hansen: How to manage cravings and temptations
If you do give in, pick yourself back up and get going again.
Northland bowlers at national champs and Kensington club celebrating 100 years
The latest news from Northland's bowls scene with Gwen Lawson,
Return of Northland Field Days sees town and country unite
After a two-year break due to Covid, the event is again showcasing farming innovations.
More than 100 local roads still damaged: How do councils choose which to fix first?
While repairs to our roads are now under way, which ones will happen first?
Luxon promises Northland councils will control Three Waters infrastructure
Luxon's comments came after National launched its Three Waters policy on Saturday.
Russell hotel’s answer to the labour crisis: Start a ferry service
High house prices, Airbnb and lack of nighttime transport creating severe staff shortage.
Northlanders urged to prepare for more power cuts
Big slip threatens two high-voltage lines carrying power to Northland.
Northland’s rail link to be closed for up to three months
Some of the slips on the line between Northland and Auckland are still being assessed.
Tenant ‘abuses, obstructs’ firefighters trying to save his home
Fire chief's message: Let firefighters get on with their job.
Avocado orchard to pay $62k after failing to protect worker when wire snapped
The worker was awarded $62,185 after fencing wire hit him in the face
Accused referred to Youth Aid over assault that caused life-threatening injuries
The victim is still in hospital in a serious but stable condition.
'Still a lot of crime going on': Residents concerned after failed police station opening trial
Residents in Kaikohe and Paihia have been asking for a greater police presence.
'New risk': Transpower warns of power cuts after slip threatens towers
A slip has threatened the country's power supply to the north.
'They don't feel safe anymore': Remote community's pursuit for permanent police
Recent crimes in South Hokianga have led locals to start a petition for more police.
Church appeals for return of stolen cannon
The centuries-old cannon, or carronade, was displayed in a returned services cemetery.