'10 days of terror': Rapist who tattooed his victim's face has sentence quashed
His open-ended prison term has been replaced with a finite sentence.
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Ratana whānau from around the motu return to celebrate magical day for the church
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Man kidnapped at gunpoint, tied up and driven around in the boot of his own car
Two men with alleged links to Rebels are on trial for kidnapping and shooting at police.
The life-saving pothole which prompted woman to seek medical treatment
Joanne Phillips wouldn't have sought medical care if it wasn't for a Far North pothole.
Firefighters battle blaze at Waipapa home
Five Far North fire appliances are at the scene.
'Hopefully there's someone in Government who's listening': Early childcare teachers strike
Whangārei Childcare Centre is one of 100 striking across the country.
Early childhood teachers to Government: 'The system is broken'
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One person dies following car-motorbike crash
A motorcycle and car collided near Whakapara.
Opinion: It is clear the country has called for a change
OPINION: The Ngāti Whātu ki Tāmaki leadership will seek a mandate to continue the mahi.
New Te Tai Tokerau MP outlines her top priorities for the next three years.
Mariameno Kapa-Kīngi is honoured that people have put faith in her.
They ridiculed him for his rap at the party. He returned with a sword for revenge
One man suffered a fractured skull and a 7cm gash after being attacked with the blade.
Her research interests include asthma, heart disease and diabetes
Respected Ngāpuhi doctor takes on Auckland University role.
Expert tracker Fawn: The latest addition to the police force
Police dog Fawn leading the way for the police force with its tracking expertise.
'Massive benefits': Businesses praise four-day work week, wish they'd done it sooner
More Northland businesses embrace the change and only regret they didn't do it sooner.
A 'brilliant success' - fireworks wow 9000 spectators
Whangārei Fireworks Spectacular drew crowds of around 9000.
One man's drive to help Whangārei’s homeless leads to world stage
Pehi is representing his country again.
Incoming MP insists National 'committed' to Whangārei Hospital upgrade
The long-planned project is on track to begin in 2026.
Well-known businessman takes out the Business Hall of Fame award
The Northland Business Excellence Awards winners have been announced.
SPCA - warn your neighbours, keep your own pets calm over Guy Fawkes
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Northland Adventure Park's plan for Waiwera slides
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'These are our precious children' Jason Kerrison gets behind concert for mental health
The musician is proud to be involved in the initiative.
Explosive device detonated on Northland beach
The object was found at Great Exhibition Bay on Tuesday evening.
'It’s Pipiwai Hard all the way. Lani Daniels ready to add second world title belt to her locker
'I'll be sending her back with a blood nose - and no title.'
Prisoner tried to help fellow inmate conceal a homicide
Talmage Murray told his girlfriend she needed to change her police statement.
First Samoan woman to compete in top Oceania billiards tournament
'It's not just a game. It involves concentration, math and angles.'
Brutal killer of Whangārei teen denied parole after 17 years in jail
The murderer was denied parole 17 years after the brutal killing of a Whangārei teen.
People urged to stay away from Great Exhibition Bay following possible explosive device found
The NZ Defence Force is working with police to safely detonate the explosive.
‘Insanely cheap and healthy food’: No regrets for couple who moved to Aussie
Northland couple have no regrets about moving to Australia.
From sea to land: The kingfish farm of the future
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‘Not out of the woods yet’: Conserve water notice as ex-cyclone Lola sweeps North Island
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Maori matron's descendants finally take her war medals home
Mary Claudine Cairns served at Papakura military camp, training army nurses.