Northland man jailed for failing to complete community work
Judge who fires warning shot comes good on promise - sends man to jail for breach.
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Woman repeatedly kicked and punched for more than 20 hours
Violent Northlander is jailed for more than seven years for vicious assault.
Holi-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak week
It's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.
From United Kawakawa Under 12 to the World Cup in Japan
United Kawakawa Under 12 team mates Goodhue and Larsen played in opposing teams at RWC.
Police set up road spikes and call out Armed Offenders Squad
Armed police called out in Northland.
Ministry dissolves Kamo High board of trustees
Ministry appoints commissioner to Kamo High School after board resigns.
A lack of GPs and growing population putting pressure on public health
A shortage of GPs in Northland is sending patients to already pressured public health
Sawmill failed after banking on projected low log price
Feasibility study identified concerns before loan approval by Northland Regional Council.
Berry shortage, rat plague behind starving kūkupa
Whangārei's Bird Recovery Centre is feeding an influx of hungry wood pigeons.
New residents wax lyrical about the beauty of Northland
Newcomers to Northland talk about what the region offers.
Commissioner to be appointed at Kamo High
Conflict with principal leads to Kamo High School board's resignation.
Principals happy to see school deciles scrapped
Principals say the public, and some educators, misunderstand what deciles are for.
Oral submissions on Puriri Park Rd housing plan completed
Independent commissioners to rule on state housing development in Whangārei.
Mum's plea that her son serve his jail time in France
A Frenchman accepted $50,000 to help smuggle cocaine from a cruise ship into Northland.
Frenchman jailed 15 years for smuggling 24kg of cocaine
Man who imported 24kg of cocaine into Northland jailed
Whangārei police dog handling duo compete for national honours
Mist and Constable Lewis are representing Northland at the national police dog champs.
Six months home detention for teenager in ram raid
"I'm picking this wasn't a highly thought out plan," said Judge Greg Davis.
Vaping on the rise in Northland schools, survey finds
The Cancer Society has released a survey that indicates more kids are smoking at school.
Para athletes creating their own legacy
Foy and Leslie must be at the top of the list for Northland's future sporting legends.
Police say no malicious intent despite allegations made in Facebook post
Police urge people to contact them directly rather then post on social media.
Court of Appeal dismisses bid to have meth conviction overturned
Man loses appeal against conviction for manufacturing meth in a Northland holiday home.
Northlanders off to Japan for Rugby World Cup
Hordes of Northlanders are off to Japan for a "familiar" event.
Four whales stranded at Uretiti in Northland die, fears for others
Four whales stranded at Uretiti in Northland die.
How rugby saved a life: 'I feel free on the field'
An incredible story of Northland's Bron Hames coming back from the brink through rugby.
Jacques Cousteau of New Zealand passes on
Well-known marine environmentalist Wade Doak of Tutukaka has passed away.
Photos: Te Tai Tokerau proves te reo alive and well in the region
Parade in Whangārei about showing "that te reo is here to stay" organisers say.
Horses injured, put down after massive electrical storm
Dozens of horses injured in storm and at least three put down; another killed by dogs.
Northland MP: Northern railway 'a white elephant'
National MP says putting $95m of PGF fund into northern railway is a waste of money.
No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Dogs threatening Whangārei kiwi reserve efforts
Dogs threatening Whangārei kiwi reserve efforts
Northland Rugby, heed my warning
Will you still turn up to Northland's games if they continue a four-game losing streak?
Early thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day ahead
A widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.
$94M to upgrade rail line from Northland to Auckland
$94M to upgrade rail line from Northland to Auckland
Whangārei school in lockdown after suspected explosive device found
Whangārei school in lockdown after suspected explosive device found