Drink-driver rams petrol pump, attacks cabbie with scissors
When passenger leaned forward to drink his coffee, driver knew he was in trouble.
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Students return to school amid 'a mixture of Covid-19, the nasty flu, and disastrous weather'
Northland schools try to keep the doors open despite staff shortages and wet weather.
Weather: Heavy rain and snow closes roads
More wet weather in store for many parts of country today.
Māori TV advocate makes hall of fame
For 30 years Rhonda Kite has been giving relentlessly to New Zealand's creative industry
Five fruit and veg daily 'bare minimum': How to boost nutrients on your plate
How to get more veges into your diet.
Shane Reti: Meningitis shows itself again in Northland
Meningitis is a serious condition involving inflammation of the lining of the brain.
New netball team has positive impact on small Northland community
A netball grant helped a rural Far North community set up its first team since the 80s.
Glass fishing floats an unfamiliar sight
We must develop a sustainable circular economy - we can't continue these patterns of use.
How to deal with stress - the silent yet deadly enemy among us
Carolyn Hansen says to think with your heart and love with your mind.
Burglar steals cigarettes - then sells them just down the road
Teen burgles service station then sells loot just down the road.
The End: Covid killed one of NZ's last video stores
Video stores edged out as Covid and streaming brings end to an era.
Lotto: Two players win $500k each, Powerball jackpot grows to $14m
Saturday night could see a $14 million winner.
Northland Inc: Let's stand in the future and dream backwards for our mokopuna
The impact of climate change is creeping into every crevasse of our terrain.
'Low-life mongrels': Council appeals $5.7m payout to wrongly closed quarry owner
A 17-year fight over a wrongly-filed resource consent is heading back to court.
Tai Tokerau mourns community leader Ricky Houghton
Community leader and social advocate Ricky Houghton has died aged 62.
'They've robbed me as well': Youth crime spree leaves trail of destruction
The 60-second Tutukaka robbery has been linked to crimes before and after.
Revealed: Identity of top cop who interfered in prosecution
The senior officer at the centre of an IPCA investigation is a familiar face in Northland.
Minister 'should be wearing a mask' - top doc on Kelvin Davis
MP maskless at Northland marae the day before the Govt begs people to wear masks indoors.
Calls for security on after-school buses as drivers battle violence and bad behaviour
"Someone is going to get very, very hurt."
Weather: Warning for Harbour Bridge tonight as heavy rain and gales set to hit Auckland
Streams and rivers could rise rapidly and flooding and slips are possible.
New court system promises fairer, more inclusive justice
Kaitaia is just the third courthouse in New Zealand to adopt the Te Ao Mārama initiative.
Doggy daycare worker wins $19k after being 'let go' via text
The manager accused her worker of fraudulent behaviour and stealing from the company.
Comment: Now is not the time to let Covid guard down
Despite our wish to be done with the virus, Covid hasn't finished with us yet
Dairy staff detectives find getaway car, weapons after suspects' social media boast
Tutukaka store robber posts selfie with stolen cigarettes on social media.
The Big Wet: Northland roads closed, trees down and power out
Wild weather hit the North overnight, bringing down trees and flooding roads.
'Delinquent behaviour': Businesses seek council cash for show of force in CBD
Crime in Whangārei centre "destroying our wonderful city centre", says business lobby.
Watch: Gone in 60 seconds - thieves loot store's cigarette shelves
Terrified worker hides in back room as four males strip tobacco products.
More people seeking help to rehome pets due to soaring living costs
More pets are being surrendered as Northlanders struggle with the cost of living.
Shane Reti: Medical workforce crying out for GPs
It's time to ensure health spending is delivering more frontline services.
In a shocking state: Motorists seek compo for damage incurred on state highways
Irate motorists want compensation after suffering vehicle damage on Northland roads.
'So, my personal life has been largely on hold' Principals' celebrated for their work since Covid-19
'Tu Meke Tumuaki' week is celebrating the work of Northland principals.
Former head boy science whizz hit with US crypto fraud lawsuit
Ivan Ravlich is facing accusations he defrauded investors out of their crypto.
Northland mum teaches how to save money and still make good, healthy kai
Haurora Wānanga is part of the winter wellness campaign encouraging a healthy lifestyle.