'They have a right to feel safe at work': Firefighters and paramedics endure assaults
The public is urged to be kind to first responders as they endure violence on the job.
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Bye bye blue sky: Cloud rolls in after bluebird week
Few weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.
'A nano-second': Elderly driver sentenced after motorcyclist killed
Shane Harnett died in the crash on the intersection of Marsden Point Rd and SH1.
Son wrestled with schizophrenia and drugs before fatal shootings
Daniel Raines fatally shot his stepfather Garry before killing himself in September 2017.
Police investigating disappearance of Northland mum
Gaelene Bright, 69, was last seen in south Hokianga on May 1.
Driver who fired shots during police chase 'a changed man' in tearful court appearance
Northland man has been jailed for firing a gun in the air during a police pursuit.
Volunteer exodus due to vax mandate leaves stretched firefighters 'in despair'
FENZ says 10 Northland volunteers have quit. Firefighters say the number is much higher.
Whangārei man sentenced to preventive detention for attack on his partner
Tawhai spent much of his adulthood in custody but did little to address his offending.
Woman shocked that she's jailed for offering to supply meth
Supporter yells in court people did not do enough to help her friend.
Seven youths arrested on SH1 near Wellsford by police Eagle crew
Two officers from the helicopter ran to the scene and took the seven youths into custody.
Man charged after drugs and cash found in police search warrants
Police want to hear from anyone with concerns about gangs, drugs and firearms.
He was bawling his eyes out and we were sitting there feeling uncomfortable: complainant
Accusers allege uncle apologised but continued sexually abusing other young relatives
'My hero': Firefighter daughter reflects on her inspiring mother
'Someone would say, 'there's a fire up in the hills!' And our mum would be running out...'
'I'm the only fulla from the wops' Hokianga teen off to London's Globe theatre
'I can't wait to share Māori culture to a wider audience on the Globe stage'
'Humbled': Governor-General's historic welcome home in North
Dame Cindy Kiro's visit harks back to the final signature to Te Tiriti in Northland.
Man allegedly targeted a succession of under-aged cousins and nieces
Women's allegations of child sex abuse by their uncle span 30 years.
'I felt like I'd failed as a parent': Mum speaks out about traumatic births
Monique Cross says she was repeatedly dismissed by health professionals.
Years of sexually abusing two granddaughters sees Northland man jailed for six years seven months
Northland man jailed six years seven months for years of, abuse against granddaughters
'It is time for some tough love' to address Northland's truancy issue
In term 1, Northland schools see the lowest attendance averaging 73 per cent.
Covid in schools: How does Northland cases compare nationally?
Data suggests Northland schools may have fared far better than elsewhere in the country.
Portia Woodman on 200 tries milestone and learning to love losing
Northlands Portia Woodman is now a Women's Sevens top all-time try scorer
Alleged carjacking at Waipū: Police still looking for woman
Suspected carjackers Levi Reeves and August Lemon have made initial court appearances.
Car reportedly hijacked at gunpoint in Waipū
Two people are set to face charges related to yesterday's ordeal.
A new era for Whangārei Boys' High School
Whangārei Boys' High School's new building is fit for modern education outcomes.
Jury in Max Beckham child sex trial returns guilty verdicts
Previously convicted Northland drug baron found guilty of historic child sex offences,
Covid-19 community case numbers to stay above 5000 before increasing - expert
There were 9047 community cases reported yesterday.
A decaying system: MoH data shows Northland children's teeth worst in NZ
Why do Northland children have the worst teeth in the country when dental care is free?
'It eases the pain': Former meth addict working on Northland doco
Warning: This story discusses addiction and self-harm.
Auckland family's poodle found 'safe and well' in Northland
Cookie, a 12-year-old miniature poodle, was stolen over 20 days ago.
Jury hears from expert witness in Max Beckham trial for alleged historic child sex offending
The Northland man is facing trial by jury after denying he indecently assaulted two girls.
The P in paradise: Meth use doubled in lockdown, remains elevated
Drug abuse rose sharply and has stayed well above the historical average.
Waiting game for Ahipara occupiers as eviction looms
Group occupying Moringai site says next step will involve 'tactical manoeuvres'.
Healthy kai projects in Northland can get funding to get started
Funding available for Northland healthy kai projects