Fisherman’s leg nearly amputated in horrific accident with boat propeller
"I clicked that if I don’t stay awake there’s a good chance I’ll never wake up again.”
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18yo woman killed in Christmas Eve car crash had the ‘biggest heart’, sister says
Jacinda Sione-Lauaki, known as Cinda, was on a way to paving a better life for herself.
Holiday road toll stands at two after fatal Whangārei crash
Three other people in the car were also injured.
Mayor hopes gift will provide alternative view of climate change issue
Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson hopes councillors will read False Alarm over the holidays.
Brain fog: Northlanders reveal worst lingering effect of Covid-19
Northlanders are grappling with some strange symptoms of long Covid.
Far North water incident: One person found deceased at Matauri Bay
The two callouts occurred on the same stretch coast at virtually the same time.
Three Waters: Northland leaders worried small settlements will miss out
Three Waters reforms may leave out small Northland communities - regional council leaders.
Broken down bride hitches ride with police
Local police officer helped a bride make it down the aisle after wedding hits speed bump.
Woman appears in Whangārei court charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder
Woman charged after Onerahi homicide appears in court
No call yet on whether Three Waters HQ will be in Northland or Auckland
Some roles will be able to work effectively from anywhere.
‘Absolute heroes’ drag trio from fiery crash, Corvette destroyed
Police, firefighters plead with drivers to slow down as Northland toll hits 35.
‘Absolutely nuts’: Angler lands 464.5kg marlin after 10-hour battle
Skipper said Tuydor’s monumental effort was the greatest he’d seen in the angler's chair.
Another world title shot for Northland boxer Lani Daniels?
Former world title contender and Northlander Lani Daniels wants the title shot.
Mana enhancing approach to emergency housing praised by Human Rights Commission
Chief commissioner Paul Hunt called He Korowai Trust's approach "mana enhancing".
Horizontal rain and swirling winds: 'Dramatic' weather pummels Whangārei
A sudden burst of thunderstorms caused confusion and some chaos in the city.
Whangārei social supermarket aims to ease Christmas stress
People who are stressed out about finding kai this Christmas have a place to turn to.
Hit with a stick: Man relives violent attack at hands of boy racers
Boy racers are reportedly moving in a pack around the region.
Exiting the state system: Christian school to shut its doors over sex ed programme
School “unwilling to implement the national health and sexuality curriculum”.
Court ruling paves way for new no-take areas, commercial fishing ban
Landmark court decision effectively creates a new marine reserve in Northland.
Great white shark fear after stingray's grisly demise
Carcass with large chunk missing and 'widely spaced' bite marks raises alarm.
Weather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecast
It's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.
Primary care headache: Around 11,000 Northlanders without a GP
Enrolling with a GP continues to be an uphill battle for many Northlanders.
Northland land mystery: Descendants of possibly vanished early European settler sought for land claim
Is Allan Macdonald your ancestor? Then you could have a claim to land in Northland.
Karakia ban: Kaipara mayor unrepentant in wake of hīkoi
More than 300 people took part in the peaceful protest hīkoi calling for his resignation.
Young Welsh language champions here to experience te ao Māori and rugby
“Following our visit, we hope to continue our partnership & work together in the future."
'We’re not going away': Hundreds turn out for peaceful hīkoi
Hīkoi organised after new mayor banned the use of karakia, or blessings, in meetings.
'All the hallmarks of a drowning in the making': School sentenced for nightmare trip
Two students became trapped in a cave after rough swells knocked them from their kayak.
Sir Hekenukumai Busby’s legacy lives on at Kupe Waka Centre
Hek's dream comes to life in the Far North.
Teacher named as man who imported child sexual abuse images
Images Included many from the worst possible category.
Sixty seconds that shook Aotearoa: What happened and can the district move on?
Rarely has any council meeting in New Zealand commanded so much attention.
Whangārei homicide investigation leads police to firearms and drugs
Four arrests, drugs and firearms seized in Whangārei homicide inquiry
Jet fuel debacle: Airline companies want answers, more resilience
Bad batch impacts lingering as jet fuel debacle raises eyebrows abroad.
Summer on hold: Heavy rain across the country will once again return
Heavy rain and wind warnings are in place for northern regions.
'The criminals are winning': Community patrols to help police quash crime
The patrols are in response to concerns about crime in the Far North.