How an $8m meth empire was busted as final four sentences handed down
Operation Freya netted about 17kg of meth in the large-scale Northland bust.
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Driver dead after single-vehicle crash in Whangārei
Police say victim died at the scene and an investigation is now under way.
'Never seen this before': Hospital ED hits 'Code Black'
This afternoon, the Whangārei Hospital's ED was at 156% capacity.
Tiny egg to big fish in a year: Land-based farm hooks into global seafood goals
A new state-of-the-art, land-based kingfish farm is officially opened.
‘We are now at our limit’: Doctors speak out as new patients to be turned away
Employed staff already work 40-60 hours a week plus additional shifts.
Kaipara ratepayers face $25k bill after Māori ward abolished
The review is required under new government legislation.
Little stories of Hikurangi featured in student art
Kāinga - Little Stories of Hikurangi is on show until Sunday.
Fake police officers scamming people for money
Scammers impersonating police are trying to fleece people out of money.
Northland officer investigated for allegedly accessing data and other matters
An 'employment process' found the officer had breached the Police Code of Conduct.
News in brief from the Far North - environmental awards, Savour tastes of Northland and hill country fund
News snippets from the Far North
Eleventh hour intervention sees Far North Artisans Fair return
Far North Artisans Fair back with something for everybody.
'Thrilled': Northland brewery now home of NZ’s champion beer
McLeod's Brewery has been awarded their biggest accolade yet
Kanak independence campaigner seeks support from Harawira whanau
More violence predicted: 'Things could get really bad'.
'It’s absolutely absurd': Review of 'prohibitive' insulation rules welcomed
Northlanders welcome a Government review of building codes making houses unaffordable.
Far North's Taipā Beach Resort has new management company in charge with big plans
Taipā Beach Resort has new managers ahead of busy summer season.
Phoenix snare NZ age-group star Luke Brooke-Smith
Originally from Whangārei, he's also an age-group BMX champion.
Far North’s $50 million 10-year rubbish contract won by Northland Waste
Northland Waste is excited to provide additional local job opportunities.
'Why penalise the dog owners who do the right thing': Calls for more positive use of registration fees
Dog owners say the council should make better use of their registration fees.
Intoxicated driver killed much-loved policewoman and wants to avoid conviction
Guilty driver had consumed beer and cannabis.
Mangamuka highway job forced to go at snail’s pace for urgent repairs
An urgent repair job doesn't hold up Mangamuka repair work.
Life as a mixed-race New Zealander explored in Kaitāia man Mike Bentley's poetry
The new book focuses on life as a Palagi-Samoan Kiwi.
Far North news in brief: Track closure extended, Daffodil Day, education hui and flood plan
News snippets from around the Far North.
Pet rule changes could help people escape family harm
Victims of family harm could benefit from changes to the Residential Tenancies Bill.
'When he was in a bad mood, the family suffered:' Dad allegedly hit kids regularly
The man allegedly smashed one child's head into a wall so many times, it broke.
Far North Cook Islanders mark language week in Kaitāia
Homeland's culture and identity are celebrated in style.
Kawakawa, Moerewa and Ōtiria get multi-million dollar schemes to prevent devastating floods
The Kawakawa Deflection Bank and Ōtiria-Moerewa Spillway formally open to prevent floods.
Taniwha couldn’t break the hoodoo, but it wasn't a standard defeat
The visitors made a staggering 124 tackles by halftime compared with Canterbury’s 42.
Hard to get to, but Cape Brett Hut open for stays with stunning Bay of Islands views
The Cape Brett Hut in the Bay of Islands reopens for public bookings after major repairs.
Camellia enthusiasts put up an impressive floral show in Whangārei
Whangārei Camellia Show saw hundreds turn up to enjoy the floral experience.
Final week at courthouse for Whangārei JPs
Justices leave court for more peaceful surrounds.
Taimahi Trust showcasing its model supporting people with disabilities
Taimahi Trust has a produce shop, kitchen and greenhouses, plus big plans for expansion.
'The system is broken': Long waits to see GPs now impacting hospitals
Even Health Minister Shane Reti admits he struggles to get a doctor's appointment.
'Elusive' man arrested after armed police, dog squad raid Northland home
The man had several warrants out for his arrest for serious offences.
'We didn’t expect this': Whangārei couple's identical triplets mean seven kids under seven
Whangārei couple's triplets expand family to nine