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Kaitāia pāua poacher jailed for a year
Paua will be gone in 10 years unless plundering stops, says local.
Pensioner stuck with infected garden waste after MPI U-turn
Pensioner thought she was doing the right thing by removing infected plants.
Drugs claim: 'What kind of people take P into a children's ward in a hospital?'
A woman said she found a bag of P on the floor of Whangārei Hospital's children's ward.
WBHS rout Birkenhead College 87-0
WBHS ran in a total of 15 tries in the 87-0 drubbing of Birkenhead College.
Tourism sector didn't get say in tax talks
Plans announced for border levy to help fund conservation and tourism infrastructure.
Kamo send statement in 39-14 win over Old Boys Marist
Kamo eased past Old Boys Marist 39-14 in their top-of-the-table clash.
Drivers in fatal crash knew each other
Two men driving separate cars that crashed south of Whangārei knew each other.
NZ loses 'true gentleman' with death of 102-year-old
Far North gentleman Tim Trigg dies aged 102.
Northland shooting: Police complete investigation into double-killer
Psychotic gunman Quinn Patterson killed two people during a property inspection.
Mum slams drivers after breaking her neck when knocked off her bike
"Overnight I've morphed into an old person with dementia. That's how it feels."
Person critical after crash in Hamilton
A car crash has left one person fighting for their life and two others injured.
SH1 safety posts are a short term fix
New safety measure on SH1 south of Whangārei are soon knocked into the ditch.
Further remand for Kaitāia woman accused of fraud
Further remand for Kaitāia woman accused of fraud from national charity.
'Friendly' injured turtle found on Whangārei footpath
Found in central Whangārei with a broken leg, a friendly little turtle has a new home.
Kiwi metallers enter album charts at No. 1
Waipu teen thrash metal band Alien Weaponry go number one with debut album
Kidnapper who forced victim to wear dog collar jailed
Violent kidnapping was an act of revenge based on rumours.
No exercise and high kill rates at Far North dog pounds
Bay of Islands Watchdogs is concerned over the pounds' welfare standards.
Tree falls on person - reports
Emergency services are responding to reports a person is trapped under a tree.
Kiwi chef Al Brown remembers Anthony Bourdain's visit to NZ
The superstar chef's visit to New Zealand included one very dramatic moment.
Man, 70, injured in bull attack
A 70-year-old man is recovering in hospital after being attacked by a bull.
Trust claims pokie venue owners telling lies
Pub Charity chief claims machines not disabled because of baby left outside hotel.
Shane Jones' select committee 'booty' call
Regional Economic Development Minister says "first up best dressed" in fund allocation.
Comanchero gang associate arrested over $6m meth seizure
Police had been looking for man since March.
Dashcam footage shows terrifying near-miss
Video shows a motorist narrowly avoiding a serious crash on a notorious Northland road.
'The owner was telling me to shoot': Farmer shoots dogs attacking cattle
The owner yelled and screamed but the dogs were intent on savaging the cattle.
Wild weather to ease in north; south braces for snow
Torrential rain that flooded parts of the North Island is expected to ease.
Weather warning: Auckland braces for more torrential rain
Batten down the hatches as another lashing of rain is expected tonight.
Sir Hec Busby - master waka maker and navigator
Hekenukumai (Hec) Puhipi, has been knighted for services to Māori.
QSM for Whangārei kaumātua Richard Shepherd
The 81-year-old was awarded the QSM for services to Māori and the community.