Offending too serious for lesser order sentence, says judge
Former Northland prison officer sentenced on firearm and threat charges.
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Opinion: Co-governance referendum is not the answer
Opinion: Debate needed on co-governance, not a referendum, writes Vaughan Gunson.
Kiwi kids urged to stay clear of TikTok's 'potentially life-threatening' new craze
'Teenagers since the dawn of time have done stupid things but this is another level.'
Tributes for mother and son killed in Kāeo crash
Tributes are coming in for Denise Samson and Shannon Herbert
Principals reflect on mandates after vax requirements dropped
Northland school principals welcome the removal of vaccine mandates.
'Closing schools as a last resort is not flattening the curve', says epidemiologist
The best protection for immunocompromised children might be online learning.
Two killed in Kāeo crash named
The two people killed in the crash near Kāeo were Denise Samson and Shannon Herbert.
'Disgusted': Two anglers caught with 138 snapper, boat seized
The pair's catch was nearly seven times the daily limit.
Exclusive: The Northlanders called on to save Enchanter's stricken survivors
The rescue through the eyes of the two men who pulled Enchanter's survivors to safety.
Northland property still booming, but slowdown on the cards
Property prices in Northland have risen more than anywhere else in NZ.
Man who died on SH14 named
A man who died after being hit by a car on SH14 yesterday morning has been named
Just add water: Kaipara project yields results and lessons
Two sites host experiment in irrigation techniques in rich soils of the Kaipara
Man killed in pedestrian versus car crash on SH14
Pedestrian seriously injured on SH14, Tangiteroria, in Northland
Kinky Kerikeri's healthy appetite for sex toys - and the three towns that outrank it
Whangārei beat Kerikeri by miles in one adult toy category. Can you guess what it is?
What was the point? The impact of vaccine mandates in Northland and their purpose
Covid-19 modeller explains the need for introducing and removing vaccine mandates.
Sophisticated scammers said IRD had money for woman
Scammer claimed IRD had a ballot to give away unclaimed money - and she was a winner.
Young Whangārei student starts cool initiative to save the environment
Aluminium foil packets fused together to make thermal blankets for the needy.
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
Mystery solved: New Zealand backpacker who died 48 years ago identified by family
Peter Kelly died in 1974 after falling seven storeys from a balcony in Johannesburg.
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
'Trip of a lifetime' turns to tragedy: Dad-of-three was worried about looming storm
Transport Accident Investigation Commission launch investigation, asking public for help.
'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.
Rehabilitated prisoner's effort to turn his life around impresses Court of Appeal
Meth cook's deep remorse and rehab programmes may get him out of jail earlier.
Northland couple converts Slovakia barns into refugee shelters
The Kaitāia couple will open the doors to fleeing Ukrainians.