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Teen jailed for terrifying robbery: Staff held captive, $242k jewellery taken
Northland teenager involved in aggravated robbery sentenced to 5 years and 10 months jail.

No bail for men who fled from police
Two men involved in separate police pursuits have both made court appearances.

Man dies after Ninety Mile Beach crash
Four people were in the car when it rolled near the Waipapakauri boat ramp.

North waka ama club in census ad
Mitamitaga Waka club features in promotion for 2018 Census.

Lockdown at prison as inmate climbs on roof
Ngawha Prison in lockdown after inmate climbs on the roof.

Fleeing driver rams police, family car
A man fleeing on a motorbike and another in a car arrested in separate incidents.

Fleeing driver reverses into police car
Fleeing driver runs over spikes, reverses into police car.

Trio rescued from Waitangi River island
Paddleboard, rope used to rescue stranded trio from river island

Boat search uncovers drugs, stolen property
Boatie became suspicious when he saw youth wearing jacket stolen from his yacht.

Facebook oyster offer was illegal
Whangarei man fined $1000 for offering oysters for sale on Facebook.

Rain boosts cannabis crop growth
Police calling on public to report suspicious behaviour that could be linked to drug plots

Fatality sparks petition for speed bumps
A 20-year-old man died in the street in New Year's Eve crash.

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff coming to NZ
Jimmy Cliff will be joined by Teeks, Katchafire at the new Bay of Islands Music Festival.

Ministers to cook Waitangi Day breakfast
It's a far cry from the traditional invitation-only breakfast on Waitangi Day.

Outrage after offal dumped in popular swimming spot
Sheep stolen from farm, butchered, then dumped in precious dune lake.

Northland to get heavy rain and thunderstorms
Northland has two weather watches, one for heavy rain the other for severe thunderstorms

Matapouri Bay is one of Northland's jewels
Matapouri Bay has rated well with nominees in our quest to find New Zealand's Best Beach.

'Spectacular, unspoiled paradise' for sale in the Far North
Five beaches, 13km of coastline and a working farm don't come cheap, though.

Charges follow death of Kaikohe man
Christopher Vujcich was involved in an altercation on Friday night, and died this morning.

Marae touted as possible bail address
Northland marae have been suggested as possible bail options by a prisoners' advocate.

Fire alarm sounds for nine hours ...
Nine-hour wait for fire alarm call frustrates Fire Service investigator.

MP mum has baby advice - if PM wants it
Willow-Jean Prime said the Prime Minister's baby announcement is wonderful news.

Women cultivate medical cannabis plan
Two Whangarei women are applying for a licence to grow medicinal cannabis near the city.

Eating the weekend away in Northland
Alanah Eriksen and her partner find Northland has plenty to entertain them.

Fleeing driver reverses into cop car
Police urge anyone with information on the possible Nissan Prado to call them.

East coast storms fatal for penguins
Rough seas and strong easterlies kill penguins and other seabirds on Northland east coast.

Stage Challenge grant unclaimed by organisers
The Stage Challenge Foundation says lack of funding is behind the event being axed.

Cannabis growing starts house fire
The indoor growing operation was discovered only when the smoke cleared.