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Economic boom times for Northland in a Covid-19 bounceback.
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Revealed - the ladder 'thief' who stranded tradie on roof
'It turned out to be quite a funny story and I couldn't believe it went viral.'
School leavers with no qualifications rises
Boys and Māori are those most likely to leave school without a qualification.
Person killed in serious Whangārei crash
Two other occupants were taken to hospital with critical injuries.
About 90 jobs to go at Marsden Pt refinery over the next quarter
Refining NZ to start laying off about 90 staff as global fuel demand slows.
Taniwha looking strong ahead of final
Northland cause a boil over in Dunedin by stunning Otago in the semi final.
Fourth man sentenced to home detention in underage sex case
Victim's former partner, who allegedly arranged liaisons, awaiting trial on 20 charges.
Northland driver was four times over alcohol limit when he killed pregnant woman
Moerewa man admits drink driving causing death of teen in the town
Another marine heatwave forecast
A marine heatwave this summer would be the third in four years.
Economic report: Cities feel Covid pain - which regions are doing best?
Infometrics Quarterly Economic Monitor highlights post-Covid winners and losers.
'Hanging on for dear life': Boatie saved after losing control of yacht
A man was winched to safety after he lost control of his boat.
Man who allegedly shot at police appears in court
No plea was taken and the accused was remanded in custody to reappear on November 30.
Sparkie's shock at being stranded on roof at night after ladder stolen
Whangārei electrician stuck on Domino's Pizza rooftop after thieves steal ladder
Coroner: Doctor's suicide caused partly by work pressures
Dr Richard Harding, 47, died at his Whangārei home on October 23, 2017.
One of Northland's most wanted finally nabbed
The 29-year-old allegedly fled police several times before he was finally caught.
Ngāpuhi leader Rudy Taylor dies
Rudy Taylor was a staunch advocate for Hokianga hapū and lifelong Labour loyalist.
Weather: Spring turns to summer in south
The nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.
Sunny Saturday for North Island, weather watch in South
It's a stunning day in Auckland and most of the North Island today.
Arsenic, zinc and lead found at Puriri Park Rd development site
Contamination of the green-space soil won't stop a state housing development in Whangārei.
'You can't take a life back once it's been taken': Northlander's plea
Kaiwaka's Tawhiri Littlejohn wants better decisions by Northland road users to save lives.
Police officer appeals against sex crime convictions
Three rows of supporters were seated in the public gallery to listen to the appeal.
Person trapped after crash at Coopers Beach, Northland
"One person was trapped in their vehicle and was extracted from the vehicle," Fenz says.
'Local workers lack stamina': Courgette grower to David Seymour
The courgette harvest crisis has taken Act leader David Seymour from town to the country.
Police in 'heightened state of awareness' following latest Far North shooting
Police are gearing up for more trouble following a drive-by shooting in the Far North.
Matt King concedes Northland election defeat: 'It's been a blast'
Matt King has changed his tune after saying he would ask for a judicial recount.
Sea of red: Labour takes Whangārei, Northland, Te Tai Tokerau seats for first time
Red-letter day as Labour holds all electorate seats in Northland for the first time.
Saving Dottie: Mercy dash brings newborn back to mum
Little Dottie's grateful mum praises rescue crew, urges people to support fundraiser.
More than 11,800 working age population on jobseeker benefit
Covid gets the blame for skyrocketing number of Northlanders on jobseeker benefit.
Auckland traffic costs Kerikeri firefighter world record
Simon Trye aimed to set a record for running a half marathon in full firefighting kit.
Housing market ripe for picking with low interest rates
Northland couple's secret on how they managed to get on to the property ladder.
Work on clean-up of hazardous materials starts
Owners 'ignored' court orders to clean up toxic chemicals.
21km, 210 minutes, 25kg of gear: Kiwi dad's world record challenge
Today a Kiwi firefighter could break a Guinness World Record.
Child dies after crash in SH1 in Northland
Despite efforts of emergency services the child died at the scene after the Mata crash.
Body found in Hikurangi's Lake Waro
Hikurangi's Lake Waro scene of police investigation after body found