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Natasha Hemara is new head of troubled Northland school
The new principal of Kamo High School is from Whangārei and will start in July.
Man pleads guilty to charges of sexual exploitation of children
Offending started in Bay of Plenty in 2016 and again in Northland during 2019.
Freeeeeeedom! Kiwis embrace level 2 - what you can do this weekend
It's here at last, New Zealand. Our first level 2 weekend.
Police release more photos of man at centre of carjacking
Police release clearer photos of man involved in carjacking investigation.
Shane Jones teases Northport as Covid 'economic haven'
NZ First is still pushing for Northport growth, now citing a Covid-19 "economic haven".
Anarchy or lifesavers? Face-to-face at the Covid roadblocks
Tiny communities with mass graves - the real story behind community roadblocks.
Ngāti Hine spreads aroha with food, hygiene packs
More than 1500 "kete koha" and 1300 hygiene packs have been distributed so far.
$2.5 million meth bust: Second chance for offender
The judges said Uriah Wirihana had showed rehabilitation since his sentencing.
Man pleads to a lesser charger of manslaughter
Northland man who admitted killing his baby daughter will be sentenced in August
Father pleads guilty over death of 4-week-old girl
Man pleads guilty to the manslaughter of his 4-week-old daughter in Kaitaia
'Haunted for life': Mum of baby girl tells of carjacking nightmare
A mum says watching her car being driven off with her baby in the backseat will haunt her.
Wanted: Photos released of driver accused of stealing car with baby in backseat
Can you help police track down the driver involved in a carjacking in Whangārei.
Man killed in crash near Kaikohe not wearing seatbelt, police say
Single-vehicle crash occurred on Mataraua Rd about 12.40am today.
Ticket scammer Lulu Pou appeals two-year jail sentence
A Whangārei woman scammed thousands of dollars by using fake Facebook accounts.
Northland carjacking: Man flees after stealing car with baby on back seat
Man steals car from service station forecourt with baby on backseat.
Vehicle stolen from Whangārei service station, baby in backseat
Police scour street for man after car stolen with baby in backseat
Fresh police bungle on roadblock - and it's come from the top
Police commissioner wrong on radio claims over essential worker's travel.
Weather: Brollies in the north, beanies in the south
Scattered showers this afternoon for the North Island.
Wild weather: Deluge has no impact on Auckland's dire water levels
Residents still being urged to take up the four-minute shower challenge despite downpours.
Hunkering down in lockdown: Slips, flooding as wild storm hits NZ
Wild weather across the country has downed power lines, caused slips and flooding.
Wild weather surges north as wind gusts of over 100km/h batter centres
Wind, rain and mild temperatures today but frosty change coming.
Top cop flip-flops over police presence at roadblocks
Claims police at every roadblock up-ended by officer's absence.
Covid 19: SH1 roadblock - iwi halt traffic despite police commissioner's claims
A road block shutting down SH1 travel runs contrary to police commissioner's claims.
Tourism plea: Open up under level 2 to help save industry
Domestic travel essential to keep struggling tourism businesses going.
Checkpoint clash: Top cop defends road blocks, infuriating some MPs
Kiwis could see more iwi roadblocks before alert level 2.
'I am forever labelled as the policewoman who was raped by the policeman'
Police officer raped by her colleague describes the trauma of the brazen attack.
Govt blocks Korean spiritual leader from buying string of Northland properties
Ilchi Lee invented the 'belly button healing wand' and has retreats across the globe.
Feathery fabulous: Sales soar for Jacinda Ardern's eye-catching earrings
Some weren't too impressed with the upcycled jewellery, but others flocked to buy a pair.
Police officer jailed for six years for raping colleague
The crimes and actions of officers at a motel have raised questions about police culture.
SH14 logging truck crash on Con's Hill
Heavy tow truck on way to help clear logging tuck crash in Northland.
Small schools top plans for post-Covid rebuild
Small schools to get better lights and insulation in bid to restart economy.