Occupation highlights wider problem of hoons on dunes, iwi ranger says
The message to visitors is to respect tangata whenua and wāhi tapu.
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Three people have died on our roads since Friday as the holiday draws to a close.
Search under way for diver believed to have been swept out to sea
Emergency services alerted to a "water incident” about 10.30am.
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Whangārei's summer markets return to the Town Basin
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Warning to wear seatbelts after Northland woman falls from vehicle and dies
A woman who was not wearing a seatbelt died after falling from a vehicle in Northland.
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News in brief: Surf lifesavers back; Māori Battalion medals; five injured in crash
Catch up on new from around the region.
'I’ll be happy when...'Dr Libby returns to Whangārei to help us enhance quality of life
'I want to offer people ways to feel better when they might not know how.'
Kaitāia boxing champ Mea Motu confident ahead of big fight
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Residents call for urgent action to stop roaming and aggressive dogs
Calls for more animal control staff and penalties for dog owners after fatal mauling.
Devastating start to long weekend with two dead, more than five injured after three serious crashes
Two highways were closed after the fatal crashes.
What's On: Sun set to shine for Northland events and activities
Northland has a host of activities and events on offer this Labour weekend.
SH1 now open after serious crash in Waipū
One person dead after Northland three-vehicle crash - road now open
Footprints in deep mud led police to kidnapper hiding in mangroves
Town custodian Henare Rapana was one of two victims who were robbed and kidnapped.
Call to Northlanders to donate generously to rescue helicopter service as annual appeal begins
Northland Rescue Helicopter 2023 annual appeal on now
'Revival will come': Restaurants cautiously optimistic for summer
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'She just likes helping people' - Meet the 9-year-old cutting off her hair for charity
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Four Waiwera water slides find new home in Northland
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People with any information on Ruakākā homicide urged to step up
Police appeal for more information on Ruakākā homicide.
Poacher with 109 scallops apprehended at closed Northland fishery
A boat and dive gear were seized and the man is likely to face prosecution.
Kaitāia to celebrate soldiers from 28th Māori Battalion and all wars
Kaitāia to remember fallen from 28th Māori Battalion in special ceremony
Youngest learners vulnerable amidst sector struggles, teachers say
In a recent survey, 90 per cent of teachers in ECE said ratios are not fit for purpose
'Not his duty': Father claims he's not liable for getting medical attention for badly burned pre-schooler
Crown alleges: “This was not a minor burn to this four-year-old’s body, it was severe."
'Precious soul': Young woman killed in Canterbury crash
Several others were injured in the two-car crash in Coalgate, Selwyn.
'Costing the country money': Far North physio and dentist shortage reaches crisis point
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'It’s terrible what happened to him': Beloved street busker in hospital after alleged hit-and-run
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