What a Ripper! Police dog wins top prize at national competition
A labrador with a great nose is New Zealand's top detector dog after national win.
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Long trail of blood on Whangārei road related to family violence, investigation under way
What led to large amount of dried blood on a Whangārei street is now being investigated.
Gun violence increase because of growing gangs, system failures: Former gang leader
Gone are the days when the weapon of choice are baseball bats or pitchforks.
Whangārei's lengthy and impressive maritime history to feature in new festival
The Whangārei Maritime Festival is set to showcase city's extensive marine history.
'Do the right thing': Man stabbed 17 times, sister issues plea
Offenders still on the loose while man lies in hospital covered in bandages.
Work of conservationists Robert and Robyn Webb immortalised in bronze
A memorable moment for conservation as a new sculpture honours conservationist duo.
Electric Seagliders to forever change the way Northlanders travel
Seagliders – The future of coastal travel is here.
Far North news in brief: Meet candidates, community grants dished out and scam warning
News snippets from the Far North.
'All I want is closure': Dog attack victim's family still searching for answers
A year after her father's death, Nataria Moore still doesn't know what happened.
Bad driving: Where Northlanders are failing when it comes to the road code
A driving instructor feels most Northlanders are out of touch with the road rules.
Angry Far North ratepayers told to be patient over huge rates rise concerns
Record complaints over Far North's latest rates rises.
Full day of music, food and fun at Bay of Islands’ it! Festival
Bay of Islands it! Festival to deliver top music, food and beverages.
Increasing kiwi deaths prompts conservation groups to caution dog owners
Suspected dog attack behind another dead kiwi in Northland.
Northland's wandering dog problem likely cause of kiwi deaths
Northland's wandering dog problem apparently continues to cost kiwi lives.
Bay of Islands abuzz ahead of record cruise ship season
Bay of Islands to benefit from record cruise ship season.
Northland teen who murdered man in Bay of Islands gets reduced sentence
Teenager who fatally stabbed Bram Willems has life sentence quashed by Court of Appeal.
‘They’re good fellas’: Boaties at centre of life-saving rescue drama thank Northland helicopter crew
Skipper urges other boaties to be prepared with the right gear, training and communication
Sea rescue: Skipper operates on crewmate, guided by surgeon via FaceTime
Northland rescue chopper crew praised for skill, professionalism.
Far North residents urged to cut water use after flood damages treatment plants
Towns affected by water woes include Paihia, Waitangi, Ōpua, Kaitāia, Ōpononi and Ōmāpere.
Long-serving principal Joe Tipene visits Ōpua School one last time
Ōpua community farewells "the most incredibly kind, wise, gentle and humble man".
Home threatened by Whangaroa wildfire; boat destroyed by blaze at Waitangi
Scrub fire likely suspicious, cause still under investigation.
Ōpua land occupiers seek wāhi tapu status to block overseas owner's housing project
Two years after setting up camp, Opua occupiers continue to protest "land grab".
'It was very scary' Brothers flee burning yacht in the nick of time
Brothers use dinghy to get to shore after their boat catches fire in the Bay of Islands.
Homes evacuated, drivers stranded as torrential rain batters Far North
Four boats came to grief in Bay of Islands with one saved, another sunk and two on rocks.
Carved pou, toka finishing touches for Kawakawa roundabout
The $6m project aimed to create an attractive gateway as well as a safer intersection.
Ngāpuhi Antarctic adventurer Busby Noble laid to rest at Mangamuka
Busby Noble became a celebrity overseas after his exploits on the frozen continent.
Man and dog towed to safety after yacht trapped under Waitangi bridge
The dog was distressed but managed to keep out of the way of rescue efforts.
Live: Cyclone Dovi leaves thousands without power; fallen tree damages house in Kauri
A falling tree damaged a house in Kauri, no one was injured.
Judge gives direction on self-defence to jury ahead of deliberations
Jury took under four hours to decide the fate of Northland teen charged with murder.
Northland teen found guilty of Ōpua murder
It took just hours for the jury to return a guilty verdict.
Northland teen accused of murder elects to give evidence
Threat and abusive behaviour before man stabbed, a Northland jury has heard.
Ditch the kennels and invite your dog on holiday
Find an NZ family-friendly holiday where the dog is welcome too.
'It wasn't my fault': Teen on trial for murder after man stabbed 13 times
Northland cop the first Crown witness to testify in murder trial.
Forget the polar blast: Lamb triplets herald spring on Ōpua farm
Gray Phillips says it's the first time in his 79 years one of his ewes has had triplets.