'We’d prefer to know the truth': Joanna Sione-Lauaki's family still living day-to-day as homicide remains unsolved
The Dargaville mother-of-eight died on August 2 and her homicide investigation continues.
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Corner property in central Whangārei generates $170k from six leases
The Bank and Vine St corner property retuns more than $170,000 a year from its six leases.
'Urgent': Pharmacists providing healthcare amid rising GP wait times
Local pharmacists are providing medical care and advice amid long GP wait times
'His spirit, like his work, remains free and eternal': Remembering renowned photographer Frank Habicht
'He could connect with people whether it was homeless or celebrities.'
Hilary Barry helping woman find owners of early wedding photo
A Northland woman has been trying to find the owners for eight years.
Northland police rebuked for not providing medical care after Kāeo arrest
Police cleared of using excessive force in firearm search where man suffered head injury.
'It's really nasty': Health officials bracing for whooping cough outbreak
Health officials are bracing for a whooping cough outbreak, with newborns most at risk.
New ACC Māori initiative Hāpai aids Far North man's ruptured Achilles recovery
ACC programme specifically for Māori helps Far North man recover from serious injury
New term for Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled means new people learning to ride
Busy time ahead for Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled.
Police thankful for public's help in catching alleged intoxicated driver in Onerahi
Police arrested a man allegedly driving while three times over the legal alcohol limit.
Gulls sighted around Whangārei Harbour covered in oily substance
Four have died. The Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre is bracing for more arrivals.
Community pride: Working bee to clean up town for summer visitors
Kaitāia in line for big spring clean to welcome reopening of SH1 over Mangamukas.
Grim discovery: Horse euthanised after being found with suspected gunshot wound
The injured animal was found by bike riders.
Northland Tarara reconnecting with roots on Croatia rugby trip
Players descended from Dalmatian settlers get a once in a lifetime opportunity
Mayor: Whangārei faces $800,000 bill for cleaning up vandalism and waste
Opinion: Many are shocked to hear the amount we spend on graffiti and litter control.
Locally rejected port expansion plan gets fast-track tick
Eleven Northland projects get approval for fast-tracking.
'Disabled lives matter': Disability sector changes protested in Whangārei
About 100 people attended the Whangārei protest against Government changes.
Killer convicted of murder in emotional Whangārei court case
The jury also found Hall guilty of two other charges related to two other victims.
'Great result': Four arrested after spate of offences in Kaipara and Whangārei
Four people have been arrested after a spate of offending across Kaipara and Whangārei.
'It's a horror film': Greens co-leader wants to help save wāhi tapu land
The Greens co-leader visited the site amidst a second Environment Court hearing.
Fate of man who claims fatal stabbing was in self-defence rests with jury
CCTV blind spot crucial in Whangārei trial; jury to decide between self-defence or murder.
Early childhood crisis: Kaitāia families wait up to two years for childcare
Parents stay home to care for kids: 'We are trying to juggle the bills on one income.'
'Demeaning': Mum relying on donations for son's life saving monitor
A $3000 life-saving epilepsy monitor has been funded by The Den Maungaturoto.
Defence probes heart disease's role in death of alleged murder victim
A pathologist confirmed Jason McNae's heart disease sped up his death.
New Pukenui solar farm takes shape as Government boosts climate change efforts
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts visits Pukenui solar farm
Transpower being investigated as Northland gets power plan and $1m fund
After a downed pylon cut power to Northland, a plan to keep the lights on is launched.
Promise of more police for Dargaville after Police Minister meets residents
Mark Mitchell and Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson attended a meeting on Friday.
Hūhana Lyndon: The revitalisation of te reo Māori has been a struggle without end
OPINION: New Zealand has a goal of having 1 million te reo Māori speakers by 2040.
Kiwi dad with rare cancer spending $165k overseas for surgery
Less than one in a million people have the same cancer as Owen Pihema.
'Stolen our legacy': Teen killed by drunk driver doing 165km/h
Mafi's family devastated: "He was taken from us, our son was robbed."
Knife-wielding trio arrested following early morning robbery
The offenders were allegedly carrying knives while sealing cigarettes and confectionery
From Sydney cop to forestry award winner in Far North
Kaitāia woman left her city police career for another demanding environment.
Aim for Northlanders to have same cancer care and outcomes as Aucklanders
Faster cancer care and new radiation treatment are the way forward.
Principals slam ‘Big Brother’ approach to attendance
Principals warn fines could harm struggling families, urging support instead.