More than 4000 plants, 45kg of cannabis head found in huge growing operation
A Vietnamese teen denies masterminding a huge Whangārei Heads cannabis operation.
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Comment: Now is not the time to let Covid guard down
Despite our wish to be done with the virus, Covid hasn't finished with us yet
Dairy staff detectives find getaway car, weapons after suspects' social media boast
Tutukaka store robber posts selfie with stolen cigarettes on social media.
'Delinquent behaviour': Businesses seek council cash for show of force in CBD
Crime in Whangārei centre "destroying our wonderful city centre", says business lobby.
Teen's mum praises 'hero' mates after freak skate accident
Injured skater's friends stopped the bleeding, called 111, kept calm and stuck with him.
Whangārei at risk of looking lawless after weekend brawl - judge
"What makes this pretty bad ... is the arrogance of it."
Watch: Gone in 60 seconds - thieves loot store's cigarette shelves
Terrified worker hides in back room as four males strip tobacco products.
Shane Reti: Medical workforce crying out for GPs
It's time to ensure health spending is delivering more frontline services.
In a shocking state: Motorists seek compo for damage incurred on state highways
Irate motorists want compensation after suffering vehicle damage on Northland roads.
'So, my personal life has been largely on hold' Principals' celebrated for their work since Covid-19
'Tu Meke Tumuaki' week is celebrating the work of Northland principals.
Northland mum teaches how to save money and still make good, healthy kai
Haurora Wānanga is part of the winter wellness campaign encouraging a healthy lifestyle.
Rise of the anti-social customer: Wife locked man in bedroom to protect delivery driver
Sociologist recommends ways to achieve more tolerance in society.
'Twindemic' of Covid, flu hammering Northland schools
At Kerikeri High, Northland's biggest school, up to 30 teachers are off sick each day.
Whangārei man discovers winning Lotto ticket in his wallet a week later
A week passed before the man realised he should check the Lotto ticket in his wallet.
'Triumphant and symbolic moment for Northland's international education sector'
Northland prepares to welcome international students for the first time since March 2020.
Exclusive: Police at 'breaking point' threaten to walk off the job
The Police Association says officers are choosing between their jobs and their safety.
'They will have one glance at us and will change direction or cross the road': Whangarei queer teens face homophobia
The Library Gays in Whangarei was formed to create a safe space for queer teens.
Far North meth lab at centre of nationwide police operation
Seven people were arrested across the country following Operation Campbell.
'I could feel my teeth cracking': Man assaulted after confronting teen troublemakers
A man was left badly bruised after an encounter with a group of youths on a bus.
$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herself
Mark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her
Big Lotto win? Here's what you need to do to protect your money
A $17 million dollar winner ended up in legal dispute with a woman over two properties.
Twist in $17 million Lotto winner's property dispute with woman
Mark Lipsham had only known Kim Helmbright for eight weeks when he gave her $2.8m
Kāinga Ora spends nearly $10m on 13 standalone houses
Kāinga Ora has plans to buy more standalone houses in Northland.
'Smells like death': Thousands of pipi wash up dead
Samples of the dead pipi are being collected to determine what caused the mass deaths.
Northland rangatahi claims a double with speech and table tennis wins
Whangārei teen wins big at Race Unity speech contest and secondary schools sports titles.
'It is up to us, as members of Aotearoa, to work towards racial unity' : says Northland teen on winning Race Unity Speech Awards winner
Northland student is named the joint national winner of the Race Unity Speech Awards.
Police searching for man who allegedly shot at police, due for trial
Trial was due to begin this month for Cliff Wharerau and 5 others accused of kidnapping.
Man denies murdering Hokianga mum Gaelene Bright
The man accused of murdering Northland woman Gaelene Bright can now be named.
'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changes
Northland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.
'There's a lot of vigilante talk': Ram raids keep business owners up at night
Northland business owners are having sleepless nights after two ram-raids in one weekend.
Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns
There are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.
Contractor awarded $4.3m after Whangārei District Council wrongly closed his quarry
Whangārei contractor to get $4.3M from council after its negligence closed his quarry
Shane Reti: Dental exam wait climbs for kids across the country
Up to two thirds of kids in some DHBs are waiting for dental appointments.