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Rat 'tsunami' invading homes, threatening wildlife
Pest control firms rushed off feet with double the usual number of rodent-related calls.
Northland officer justified in firing shot during pursuit
Officers believed they were in danger of serious harm during a pursuit, a report shows.
$4.75m airport terminal to open in Kerikeri
New terminal able to handle twice or even three times the current 110,000 passengers.
Man charged with dangerous driving causing death
40-year-old also charged with stealing petrol from Caltex Oakleigh where the crash was.
Second death on Northland roads in six hours after early morning crash
Second death on Northland roads in six hours after early morning crash
One dead in Northland crash
The crash took place just after midnight in Otaika, near Whangarei.
One dead in serious collision on SH1 near Whangārei
SH1 is closed and diversions are in place.
Watch: Kiwi traveller's incredible footage captures hidden gems of New Zealand
'I just want to show the world how diverse and amazing New Zealand really is.'
Cattle truck driver in Northland fails impairment test during police blitz
Illegal drivers detected by a 40-strong police team during a five-day traffic blitz.
Cops in togs nab wanted man during mid-winter swim
Bail-breacher spotted by cops taking part in a mid-winter swimming race.
Ombudsman drops investigation into Reti complaint; council apologises
Council CEO apologises to MP for delay, provides info sought on state housing plan.
20 months jail for man who strangled partner
New legislation made strangulation and suffocation a criminal offence.
Waste firm plan for landfill 'risk' to Kaipara Harbour
Kaipara mayor and iwi leaders protest against new dump just outside Northland border.
Temperatures to drop 3C-4C early next week
Auckland is forecast to drop from a high of 17C today to 14C by Tuesday.
Plants destroyed, property restrained in Northland drug sweep
During Operation Piano two properties were restrained under the Proceeds of Crimes Act.
Tributes pour in for boy, 10, killed by truck in Whangārei
Police are appealing for witnesses to the truck crash on Kamo Rd on Wednesday.
Family devastated after sheep attacked three times by roaming dogs
Just seven of family's 23 sheep survive - but for how much longer?
Police appeal for witnesses after truck fatally strikes 10-year-old
Police believe there were a number of witnesses to the fatal Kamo Rd crash.
Crash near schools: Child killed by truck in Whangārei
Emergency Services at the scene of suspected fatal accident in Whangārei
Jury delivers guilty verdicts for duo involved in record meth haul
Cullen and Fakaosilea guilty of importing methamphetamine, being part of criminal group.
Hero rescuers prise dog's jaws apart to free girl, grandmother says
Girl, 11, still recovering at home after being mauled on Otiria Rd, Moerewa.
Half a tonne of meth: Guilty verdicts in Ninety Mile Beach trial
Guilty verdicts in Ninety Mile Beach meth trial.
Northland jury considers verdicts in trial of biggest meth importation in NZ
Northland jury retires to consider verdict after six weeks of methamphetamine trial.
What a load of rubbish! 840kg collected off Parihaka in monthly cleanup
A total of 840kg of rubbish was collected off Parihaka in a monthly cleanup.
Northland news in brief: Club funds student on Spirit of New Zealand trip
News snippets from around Northland.
Rugby: Kamo ignite hopes of a double
Is this the spark that Kamo needs to win another Northland premier rugby title?
Frustrated principal: 'I don't care if I break the law'
At least 54 schools forced to extend board elections due to NZ Post delays.
Drugs involved in nearly 40 per cent of Northland fatal road crashes
Tests on 10 people killed in crashes show five had either meth or cannabis in their blood.
Cops corral stock loose on school ground and rugby paddock in Whangārei
Cops corral stock loose on school ground and rugby paddock in Whangārei
Make Northland roads safer, not cut speed limits, says AA
NZ Transport planning tool indicates speed limits need lowering over much of country.
Sculptor takes monitor lizard to beach for photo shoot
Monitor lizard made by Northland sculptor from driftwood very realistic.
Jury to rule on concert tickets sold online
A woman has elected to have a jury to hear her case of allegedly selling fake tickets.