Judge tells drink-driver his excuses are 'bulls***'
Judge Greg Davis calls repeat drink-driver out on his excuses for endangering the public.
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Hapū take a stand against gang violence in Kaikohe
Five hapū have joined forces to impose a rāhui, or cultural ban, on gang violence.
Editorial: Manukau port - dream or vision?
EDITORIAL: Why is the Govt taking another look at a new port in the southwest of Auckland?
Education expert disappointed Northland didn't contribute more in curriculum changes
The new Aotearoa New Zealand's histories and Te Takanga o Te Wā curriculum begins in 2023.
Targeted funding to improving Māori health outcomes announced
Ministers have outlined a range of funding to assist Māori health and economic wellbeing.
Rāhui against gang violence declared in Kaikohe
More than 150 people marched against gun and gang violence in Kaikohe.
Judge concerned jail will entrench teen's criminal behaviour and gang links
A judge reluctantly jailed a teen robber, fearing he will be more antisocial on release.
Whangārei students walk more than 20km to raise money
Kamo Intermediate School students and teachers do the Mighty Walk, for fun and a cause.
Police find pistol during vehicle stop in Kaikohe
Police found a pistol during a vehicle stop in Kaikohe.
Butchered great white shark upsets Northland iwi and DoC
Kaipara iwi and DoC say the juvenile great white shark was butchered on a beach.
'Had I not had my stroke, had I been on top of my game, that fire would not have been lit' - Semenoff
Former Mayor says illegal rubbish fire was not his doing
Three arrests, firearm seized in Far North
Police have arrested three people and seized a firearm.
Ruawai College students revel in overhauled curriculum
Ruawai College gives students the liberty to choose their own learning modules.
Sick baby may have lived if he wasn't sent home from emergency department
The baby died two days after being sent home from a half-hour ED visit.
Uretiti Beach not patrolled despite being known drowning hot spot
Report highlights coroners' comments after four Northland drownings
'Breathe bro, just breathe': Off-duty lifeguard saves man's life - twice
Quick-thinking lifeguard Quinn Bedford successfully resuscitated the hurt man twice.
Northland's biggest tertiary education provider hopeful Budget 2022 breaks down barriers
NorthTec's chief executive welcomes Budget 2022 investment into vocational education.
Surfer rescued in Far North after being knocked out on rocks
The man needed to be resuscitated twice.
Prominent kaumātua and activist Joe Hawke dies age 82
Hawke, of Ngāti Whātua ki Ōrākei, led his people in their efforts to reclaim their land.
Inmate busted using girlfriend to smuggle meth behind bars
Plan foiled by "non-contact" visit.
14-yo armed robbery suspect walks free after police botch arrest
Judge believed police wanted to make sure teen didn't get bail again.
Wild weather: Tornado, gales - woman dies after being crushed by tree; harbour bridge lanes closed
Wild weather has hit the country.
Tai Tokerau Principals' Association president pleased with Budget 2022
$3b is targeting some of the right areas, according to Pat Newman.
School principal goes door-knocking to fight student absenteeism
A Whangārei principal is breaking down barriers between the school and whānau.
Good start but more needed: Northland's take on Budget climate change measures
$2.9b has been set aside from the Emissions Trading Scheme to fight climate change.
Trades training receives $230m boost in Budget 2022
The investment will provide support for another 24,000 apprentices.
Whangārei drive-by shooting: Six people arrested
Two search warrants were carried out after reports of shots being fired in Kamo.
Budget 2022: 10 key things - Where the money's gone
Here are the highlights as Grant Robertson announces the Government's plans.
Icy blast hits NZ: 849 lightning strikes, flooding - and big swell, snow on the way
Strong winds, heavy rain across NZ, and brace for a temperature drop down south on Friday.
Rāhui placed on Tāne Mahuta track after discovery of body
Te Roroa placed the rāhui on the popular walking track in the Waipoua Forest yesterday.
Boy, 8, permanently disabled in crash caused by 11-time drink-driver
Recidivist drink-driver Peter Stringfellow was subject to supervision when he reoffended.
Murder accused to appear next in Northland court, police appeal for information
Two charges have been laid: murder involving a firearm & unlawful possession of a firearm.
Gaelene Bright: Man appears in court charged with murder
The Hokianga community is saddened by the loss of Gaelene Bright.
Disappearance of Gaelene Bright: Murder charge after body found in forest
Police believe the body is Gaelene Bright, who was last heard from early on May 1.