Officer thought police dog would be bludgeoned to death
Police officer describes attack on canine companion just weeks after graduating.
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High-risk drivers given a chance on Northland police operation
Police operation aims to help recidivist drivers get back on the road legally.
Leader of NZ's biggest meth ring fights 28-year prison term
Brownie Harding told a probation officer he'd "do it all again" before sentencing.
Trial of man charged with stabbing police dog starts
Jury trial for man charged with stabbing police dog begins in Whangārei.
Victims of fatal Whananaki crash named
Maurice Kareko, 35, Rhiannon Walters, 11, and Alec Walters, 5, died on Sunday morning.
'Personal vendetta': Northland trucking boss blasts NZTA crackdown
Stan Semenoff says the NZTA crackdown was fuelled by a personal vendetta.
Mullet in the Park: Jack Goodhue's mop pink and permed
The fate of the rugby star's mullet was decided by the public at the Kerikeri event.
Pay us fairly, NorthTec tutors plead
Two NorthTec tutors call pay offer is a slap in the face as industrial action continues.
Woman dies on notorious beach while trying to save her child
Woman dies on Northland beach while trying to save her child
Far North council needs to 'turbo-charge' solutions to water shortages, Shane Jones says
Shane Jones has announced $2m for water supplies in the Far North while berating council.
Haere mai: International students get traditional welcome at Waitangi
The welcome was an opportunity to extend manaakitanga to the newly arrived students.
Boarding school scholarship gives kids a 'new lease on life'
Boarding school helped one ex-student go from being needy to a strong young man.
Pouto: The epitome of mana
Trip to Pouto challenged all I thought I knew about mana and strength, writes Adam Pearse.
Fatal stabbing: Jury decides it's not murder or even manslaughter
He walks free from court despite fatally stabbing a drunk man.
Top breeding season in Northland for rare fairy tern
This small, dainty coastal tern is the most endangered of New Zealand's endemic birds.
Murder-accused expected to learn his fate today
Jury in Whangārei murder trial expected to start deliberating today.
Desperate for water: Residents describe life in drought zone
Extreme water shortages and a scorching summer are proving a tough mix for Northland.
Man jailed for dangerous driving that killed innocent woman
Randall Wilson didn't pay for $108 in fuel and drove off, killing an innocent driver.
Mussels cook to death as temperatures soar in Northland
Mussels cook to death - as temperatures soar in Northland
One of the two stab wounds proved fatal
Forensic pathologist gives evidence in murder trial of a Northland man.
Two farms fined nearly $75,000 for effluent discharges
Fonterra clamps down on non-compliant Northland dairy farms by stopping milk collection.
Stan Semenoff Logging keeps transport licence
A decision to revoke the transport licence for a Northland truck company has been dropped.
Dog attack: 33 sheep killed by roaming canine
Sheep had their "throats ripped out or their faces caved in", others drowned in a creek.
Government declares drought in Northland and parts of Auckland
An adverse weather event has been declared in all of Northland and parts of Auckland.
Man at centre of three-hour standoff sentenced
After three hours and as police moved into a property, Hiko Komene gave himself up.
Unpaid road user charges: Northland company owes $530,000
Company operated at least 68 truck and trailer units which were liable for road charges.
Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill
Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill making its way through Parliament.
Tutukaka Marine green lights up with musicians
Local musicians wow hundreds in Tutukaka on a pleasant evening.
Mystery illness robs Whangārei 6-year-old of her ability to talk and walk
"She understands 100 per cent but she cannot communicate back to us."
Parts of Northland 3 days away from running out of water
With no rain in sight, blunt message is: "Save any water you can."
Environment Court fines contractor more than $15k
The company was lead contractor in the redevelopment of Northland College.
Mixed feelings about proposal to hike teachers' registration fees
Some aren't happy with the increase, others say it is necessary.
No need to overhaul troubled school, acting principal says
Good management and developing trust key at Kamo High School.
Human remains found at Far North beach
A Whangārei couple recently unearthed a nearly intact human skeleton at a Russell beach.