Breastfeeding tragedy: Baby dies with six times legal blood alcohol limit
Her mother chose to drink a large quantity of alcohol and chose to breastfeed her.
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Fire in sawdust pile could smoulder for months
Access issues created by a steep 40m high bank means the fire could smoulder for months.
Man dies in crash after being thrown at least 8m
Man thrown across canal after vehicle hits tree and vehicle rolls.
Water shortage: Auckland needs twice as much rain to top up dams
The water saving message hasn't been getting through to everyone.
Canine duo nab man who tried to outrun police twice
Police dog and handler nab man after second track in Kamo.
No Learning Support Coordinators in mid and Far North
Northland principals question criteria for Learning Support Co-ordinators' appointment.
Two petrol stations, dairy robbed in under 25 minutes
Police investigating three robberies believed to be linked
Northland drug operation: Nine arrested appear in court
Nine people arrested in a major police operation this month have appeared in court.
Hunker-down Saturday: Snow, storms and massive waves to batter New Zealand
Snow and bitter cold to batter alps and Queenstown, while huge waves to hit near Auckland.
Autonomy key for NorthTec in national polytech merger
NorthTec is considering the impact of a national merger of polytechnics.
'Do you want a boyfriend?': Warning after man tries to lure 13yo into car
Strangers tried to abduct students to and from Northland schools
Police taking reports of attempted child abductions very seriously
Police increase presence around schools in Whangārei, inquiries ongoing.
Human remains found in Taipa believed to be missing woman Leeann Scott
Leeann Ailini Scott, 48, was last seen at the Taipa shops on December 12, 2014.
Man dies in crash in Waipapa, Northland
A man has been killed in a single-vehicle crash just north of Kerikeri, Northland.
Orca experience 'awesome' on Northland harbour
Orca experience 'awesome' on Northland harbour.
Building product company faces criminal charges
Commerce Commission charged Global Fibre8 Limited and its director Tangi Tuake.
Human remains found in Northland - police investigating
Human remains found in Northland - police investigating
Whangārei mother teaches Japanese to rugby fans
Japanese lessons offered in Whangārei for World Cup-bound rugby fans.
Funerals and powhiri, both to be embraced
A funeral and a powhiri mark the end of an old life and the progression of a young one.
Gun amnesty events continue in Northland
First four gun buyback events in Northland positive, police say.
Council to pay $80K for 86 years of dam on Māori land
FNDC to pay $80,000 for 86 years of a dam on Māori land.
Drugs, stolen items and firearms haul in Northland operation
Seven firearms including 357 Magnum Pistol, a shotgun, and 2 semi-automatic rifles found.
Emergency delivery: Birth plan out the window, hubby's YouTube solution
Husband said his plan was to consult YouTube on how to deliver a baby.
New classroom block opened at Kerikeri Primary
The $1.179m project has space for up to five classes in two modern learning spaces.
Forest & Bird files Environment Court appeal
Call for more protection of endangered birds under Northland's Regional Plan.
Northland DHB files toxic air appeal in Environment Court
Northland DHB challenges aspects of the proposed Regional Plan on air and water quality.
Man faces string of charges in relation to police chase
Vehicle allegedly stolen from Tauranga was involved in a police pursuit in Whangārei.
Honest locals save the day as cash blows down main street
Takeaways owner stunned as locals return every lost dollar - and more.
So regular we are used to it': 2000 hospital workers attacked on the job a year
"Sometimes, physical abuse is so regular most of us are used to it."
Whangārei social advocate vying for two seats
Housing and homelessness top priorities for Northland social advocate.
Health cost from dust in Northland $3m a year
Dust from unsealed roads is killing one Northlander every two years.