MP talks period poverty with Duchess
North MP credits Markle with opening up once-taboo topic of period poverty.
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Robbery among charges for state care kids
One charged with the aggravated robbery of the Rainbow Dairy in Whangārei on August 21.
Cat burglar steals from neighbours
A 1-year-old black and white moggy has a penchant for crime.
Fatal crash brings North road toll to 27
Fatal head-on crash on gravel road near Kaiwaka brings Northland road toll to 27.
New road parallel to SH1 for risky stretch
A new road that will run parallel to the existing SH1 will be built on dangerous stretch.
Waitemata DHB: Despite limitations most hospital buildings still safe
Quality of care provided from within the hospital buildings was still very high, says DHB.
First fairy terns eggs of season laid
DoC rangers surprised one of New Zealand's rarest birds has laid eggs in October.
Fatal crash driver: 'You will never forget the horror of this day'
Chilean national who crashed into and killed two elderly women has been sentenced.
Victims of fatal crash south of Whangārei named
The two women were killed when the vehicles they were passengers in collided.
Death at a holiday park: Residents wake to homicide inquiry
A man arrived at Otaika Accommodation Park with critical injuries. He died at the scene.
Man who died at motor camp was going to be a dad
"Despite efforts to revive him, he died at the scene," police said.
Injured motorcyclist to hospital
Motorcyclist to hospital after being injured in Northland crash
Baylys Beach shark attack: Surfers back in the water, less than a day on
Surfers were back on the water a day after a great white shark attack at Baylys Beach.
Whangārei ticket scammer in custody
Tickets to Rhythm and Vines, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars and Macklemore gigs didn't turn up.
Man fined for fishing in marine reserve
Man fined $500 and relieved of his four snapper after being caught in marine reserve.
Legally blind student wins archery competition
Blind Whangarei teen didn't even practice before archery competition at Halberg Games
One-year-old superhero battles rare cancer
Grayson Partridge was diagnosed with a rare cancer at only 8-months-old
Facebook scam: Mum sold fake Sheeran, Mars tickets
At least 49 victims paid $16,870 into Pou's account but she failed to deliver tickets.
Inside the gangland murder of Kimble Moore
They thought he was drunk. He had been shot in the stomach. Then twice in the back.
Lion's mane jellyfish delights at Whangārei Heads
The jellyfish was found on the beach at Urquharts Bay on Saturday.
Facebook rape case: Jury warned they will hear terrible details
Jury told they would hear some "pretty awful things" during trial.
Heavy rain for western areas of South Island
Rest of the country in for a mostly fine day ahead of rain tomorrow.
Kawerau retirement plan dashed after tenants trash home
She ended up being too scared to move in and bought a house in Invercargill instead.
Fly My Sky: Regional airline to challenge Air NZ in Northland
A small Auckland airline is to compete with Air New Zealand for Northland routes.
Northland company faces fine after worker seriously hurt
Carter Holt Harvey in court after worker suffers multiple fractures at Ruakaka plant.
Northlanders unite for Keep NZ Beautiful Clean Up Day
A clean up and commemorative planting day was held at Fishbone Park in Ōtangarei.
Moerewa man Richard Bristow, 57, named as stab victim.
Richard Bristow, 57, has been named as the man killed in a stabbing incident in Moerewa.
Northland house prices up but sales down
Latest property report from REINZ shows median price up but sales down in Northland.
Restraint rules put pressure on teachers
One student urinates in front of the class, but teacher unable to intervene.
Police at scene of Far North homicide
Police at scene of homicide in Moerewa in Far North.
Man jailed for fleecing telco of a six-figure sum
Company director jailed for stealing from business.
Northland news in brief: Ngāpuhi factions come together and new community board rep
News snippets from across Northland