Whangārei man tells jury of 'confession' to murder
Samuel Pou told a drinking mate he burnt his partner's body on a farm.
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Ministers contact councils about SNA pause
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Nurses strike: 'I try to cry at home, I go to work afraid'
For eight hours, 1400 Northland nurses stopped work to ask for a better deal.
Anglers awed by humpbacks breaching in Bay of Islands
Friends out fishing in the Bay came home with much more than a feed.
Bridget Simmonds murder trial: Mother tells of daughter's final visit
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Cycle trail terror: Riders on Twin Coast route chased by dog pack
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Assault on woman lasted more than an hour, jury told
Northlander and his nephew on trial in relation to the death of mother-of-two.
Duo face jury in relation to the death of Northland woman
Crown opens its case with an address to the jury in the High Court at Whangārei.
Port move: 'The worst report I've seen in 40 years of politics'
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Queen's Birthday storm: Heavy rain warnings issued for holiday hotspots
Severe weather warnings are in place for Northland and the Coromandel Peninsula.
Small Business: Multi-purpose farm on mission to prove farming can be eco-friendly
Adrian Townsend talks growing its Northland hub from 800ha to 2500ha.
Top Northland players pit skills for selection in the top team
Overwhelming support for big games at the NRU centennial celebrations.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Guided by ancestral wisdom
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Man caught drink-driving twice in one night - police blitz nabs hundreds
Police catching "unfortunate" numbers of drink-drivers in blitzes around the country.
Heavy rain, wind warnings: Holiday weekend set to get wet for many
A deepening low is set to dampen our long weekend spirits.
Mix-and-mingle with rugby greats and leaders kicks off celebrations
New Zealand Rugby's CEO and president are among attendees celebrating NRU's centenary.
Feel-good film James & Isey cracks NZ top 10
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Whangārei police appeal for sightings of van linked to drive-by shooting
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SNA opposition grows in Northland with protest hīkoi planned
Northlanders opposed to SNA policy to march in protest.
'I'm very proud of her': Christabel's dad on NZ Popstars win
New Zealand has a new Popstar and her family hail from Northland.
Fans urged to be a part of Northland rugby's centennial celebration
Three cracking games in store at Semenoff Stadium.
Two arrests in Kohukohu drug raid, meth and vehicles seized
Second incident in a month to rock the usually quiet North Hokianga town.
Northland police arrest nearly 50 people as gangs stripped of guns and cash
Police say the message sent to gangs with guns will be more powerful than the results.
Arrest after alleged gun threat at Horeke
Last Tuesday's incident forced police to seal off a South Hokianga road for several hours.
Former trustee who drained fund from $1m to $13.41 shows first sign of repentance
Stephen Henare and his sister virtually bled a trust helping underprivileged people dry.
Northland town spearheads Covid-19 vaccine for all
Russell St John, Ngāti Hine Health Trust team up in vaccine roll-out.
Multi-award-winning cemetery earns high NZ accolade
The award was recognition of Maunu Cemetery's successful natural burial site.
Police investigate reported shooting at backpackers hostel
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Top tourist town deeply divided over breakwater plans
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