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Christmas Appeal 2023: Animal rescue group's plea as they brace for influx of unwanted dogs
The festive season isn't very jolly for animal rescue groups dealing with unwanted dogs.
Could your social media post be defamatory? Experts' warning
Experts ask people to be mindful of negative effects when posting information online.
'Wrong person before the courts:' Animal advocate says owners of dog should be charged, not her
The dog was limping for a year and a half but the animal rescue owner was charged instead.
Telecommunications sites targeted in spate of solar panel thefts
Two men have been remanded in custody until January 8 next year.
Road now open after crash on Whangārei Heads Road
One person was transported to hospital with moderate injuries.
Dead wallabies spotted on side of roads: Northland urged to be alert for pest
Evidence suggests the wallaby sightings are genuine.
Businesses' heartbreak over Brynderwyn closure: 'It will destroy March trading'
The nine-week closure of State Highway 1 comes at 'the worst time', locals say.
Tears and fears as residents faced with Kāinga Ora’s 50-house plan
The state housing landlord says some residents welcome the development.
Got hopes for an outdoor Christmas? What the weather holds for Northland
What can Northlanders expect for weather this Christmas?
'Dangerous' burnout in downtown Whangārei leads to police action
Police impounded the vehicle and referred the youth to Te Pae Oranga.
$240 million superyacht berths in Northland
The 80m Artefact is owned by Canadian tech entrepreneur Mike Lazaridis.
Your last-minute eco-friendly Christmas gifting guide
Self-confessed environmentalist Brodie Stone has some ideas better for the planet.
Christmas Appeal 2023: More helping hands needed as victims of crime increase
Victim Support supported more than 48,000 people nationwide last year.
Cause for alarm: Pets terrorised by roaming dogs in Kaipara
The number of dog attacks and complaints about wandering dogs has increased this year.
Kiwi makes unlikely bedfellow in Bay of Islands
The iconic bird made itself at home in Northland.
Whangārei Heads Rd reopened after crash caused temporary closure
Roads have reopened following a crash on Whangārei Head Rd.
Auckland-Northland police chase sees 13yo driver arrested
Trio allegedly spent two hours fleeing police last night, in two stolen cars
Brynderwyns to close for nine weeks next year, NZTA confirms
Easter is set to be spared as plans for the closure of the Brynderwyns are revealed.
Unplanned outage in Whangārei triggers traffic light disruption
A Whangārei outage knocked communications with traffic signal-controlled intersections.
Ruakākā brigade chief steps down after 35 years as a firefighter
'It’s time for the next generation of firefighters to take charge.'
Govt ban on sex ed a move back to the 'dark ages', educator says
There are concerns about teaching variability, age appropriateness and parental consent.
Xmas Appeal 2023: Waipoua Forest Trust's call for more to join conservation mission
The trust's main aim to is protect the forest, which houses much biodiversity.
New council leader wants Govt to scrap Te Mana o te Wai freshwater principles
'You can’t be green if you’re not in the black,' says Geoff Crawford.
'Not acceptable': Calls for calm as abuse toward Northland roadworkers escalates
Northland roadworkers plead for calm as abuse through worksites increases.
'No thanks': Man charged over dog mauling refuses to go into dock
Abel Wira appeared in Kaitāia District Court charged over the fatal dog mauling.
Fears history could repeat as Govt plans to reinstate charter schools
Charter or 'partnership' schools have had a mixed history in Northland.
Tours inside Hundertwasser's Northland home to begin
"It was a place he came to as a getaway, a hideaway, a retreat, a sanctuary."
Northland Māori all smiles for tooth fairy
Māori back Wihongi-Matene who was paid $180,000 for dental health care
Christmas Appeal 2023: Northland Impact Trust changes the lives of Far North youth
The trust provides diverse and empowering experiences for youth finding their way.
Child vaccination numbers stubbornly short of target
Northland's childhood immunisation numbers are way too low, doctors say.
Injured man turns up at Kerikeri police station
Two ambulances and a rescue helicopter responded to the police station on Kerikeri Rd.
'There were just happy faces everywhere' - jolly and bright festivities over the weekend
The Whangārei Christmas Parade and Santa Run bought smiles to the faces of many.
Compulsory checks for Kai Iwi Lakes boaties amid clam threat
The possibility of a gold clam invasion from the Waikato River has kaitiaki worried.