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Enchanter tragedy: Students pen letters to families of men who died
Tikipunga Primary students have writen letters to families of the Enchanter trip victims.
Man dies after mobility scooter crashes down bank in Whangārei
The man's death has been referred to the Coroner.
Ngāpuhi Antarctic adventurer Busby Noble laid to rest at Mangamuka
Busby Noble became a celebrity overseas after his exploits on the frozen continent.
Ex-cop who raped sleeping colleague to be released from prison
Having served a third of his sentence, Jamie Foster has been granted parole
TikTok's 'dangerous blackout' trend can be life-threatening, doctor warns
Kiwi teen suffered a seizure when attempting 'blackout' due to social media trend.
'Incredibly tragic': Police continue to investigate sudden deaths in Panguru
Police say no one else is currently being sought in relation to the deaths.
Flutey charged with aggravated assault on police among range of charges
Prominent anti-vaxxer Brad Flutey appears on charges relating to a January 17 incident.
'Most extreme I've done': Rescue chopper pilot tells of dangerous night flight in storm to save five people on Enchanter
Northland Rescue Helicopter pilot speaks about the Enchanter fishing boat rescue operation
Jury should have been discharged on day 7 of three-week trial, defence counsel says
Convicted killer Samuel Hemuera Pou appeals conviction - jury should have been discharged
'Some bloody idiot': Fury after protected seagulls poisoned
Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre manager Robert Webb upset over poisoned seagulls
What's driving the violent clashes between Killer Beez and Tribesmen in NZ town?
Claims children as young as 11 are being lured into gangs by their supposed glamour.
Northland student Maisie Panoho to judge Dyson Award, one year after winning the competition
2021 James Dyson Award winner, Northland student Maisie Panoho is a judge this year
Northland students are ready to fight the Aquabots war
Northland year 6 to 13 students will compete their underwater robots next month.
Northland couple converts Slovakia barns into refugee shelters
The Kaitāia couple will open the doors to fleeing Ukrainians.
Northland's Karen Te Ruki-Pasene to fight Australian boxer for Australasian title
Australasian title bout for Northland boxer Karen Te Ruki-Pasene.
'You don't seem to learn': Judge sentences recidivist drink-driver to jail
There came a time when community protection was paramount, judge said.
Calling foster families: Animal rescuers pushed to their limits
A busy summer season has Northland animal rescues calling for more foster families.
Tribesmen and Killer Beez gang members arrested after 'violent' clashes in Kaikohe
Eleven people, as young as 15, were arrested with police not ruling out more to follow.
Judge says sentence recommendation for repeat drink-drivers too soft
Kaipara man "drunk as a skunk" when he drove into an oncoming vehicle: judge
Basketballer Kendell Heremaia's grandparents 'over the moon' at her US success
Northlander Kendell Heremaia is having major success on international basketball courts.
Crown says court must mark gravity of the offending and its duty to protect children
Court refuses discharge for Whangarei man who spoke indecently to a young house guest
Man jailed for violently assaulting dairy owner with a metal bar
Whangārei man jailed for a violent attack on shopkeeper
Neighbours want $450m Dargaville racecourse proposal ditched
The Dargaville racecourse would be one of Kaipara's biggest developments.
Whangarei gunman called friends and family after killing two property managers
Quinn Patterson's body was later found in the charred remains of his rental property.
Ex-employee besotted with former boss: Why a judge ordered supervision
Woman obsessed with her employer refused discharge without conviction.
Free parking sweetener to entice people into Whangārei CBD
Cost to ratepayers offset by benefits to retailers, council agrees.
Kamo High and Ahipara School start pilot to get people fit and healthy
Kamo Kid part of the launch of rugby pilot ahead of Women's RWC.
Northland Pre Apprentice Trades students' gift to kohanga reo kids is a win-win
The students built a sandpit for kohanga reo kids.
Waipū volunteer lifeguards and firefighters save man dying on the roadside
The man suddenly collapsed while travelling in the car with his wife along Cove Rd, Waipū.
Northland family desperate to fast-track Ukrainian visa process, as mum flees war-zone with single backpack
Northland man pushes to bring his mother-in-law from Ukraine to New Zealand.
Water shares for councils and ombudsman suggested for Three Waters reform
Auckland could take Whangārei's excess water once oil refinery closes
Man who sexually abused boys jailed
Ryan Burrows must serve at least two thirds of his sentence before eligible for parole.
Covid-positive women behind Northland snap lockdown will not be charged
Why the women won't be charged in relation to last year's snap lockdown in Northland.