Judge explains 'lenient' home detention for coward punch
No jail for the manslaughter of a Northland grandfather.
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Thousands line up for meningococcal jab
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Man jailed for stealing firearm and ammo
Man jailed for stealing firearm and ammo from Hunting and Fishing in Whangārei.
Lawyer and actor Kelly Johnson pays tribute to director Geoff Murphy
Whangārei lawyer Kelly Johnson pays tribute to Kiwi film maker Geoff Murphy.
Teenagers the future of cricket umpiring
The two new umpires have only been in the job since August.
Te reo cover of Bohemian Rhapsody goes viral
Group asked to translate the song after opening the APRA Silver Scroll Awards.
Cricket prodigy selected for U21 side
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Concerns over shooting of stranded whales in front of kids
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Photos: Kapa haka showcased at summer festival
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Family gift land to become scenic reserve
Forested property and includes stonewalls and a small island in the Hatea River.
Northland armed robbery getaway driver jailed
Getaway driver of The Warehouse robbery sent to jail.
Surf life savers' much-needed radios stolen
Radios are needed to relay urgent messages from the clubhouse to lifeguards on the beach.
Serious crash blocks lane of SH1 south of Whangarei
Emergency services were called to the incident around 8.30pm.
Army might be needed to help with Northland meningococcal vaccine programme
The army could be called in to help run dozens of meningococcal vaccine clinics.
Zorro the kitten saved in the nick of time
Little ball of fluff had little choice but to roll with his rough start in life.
Stranded whales believed attacked by orcas
The whales, believed to be pygmy whales, are the second stranding in three days.
Cheaper suburbs set for big valuation rises
New valuation notices in the mail can be expected before the end of the year.
Crash victim wanted to 'sing until he died'
87-year-old had been at a music club get-together and was just minutes from his home.
Northland groups win at Māori Language Awards
The awards are an opportunity to acknowledge commitment to Māori language revitalisation.
Meningococcal response: 'Still sitting on their hands'
Northland doctors and emergency departments are on alert for meningococcal disease
Whangārei man in court charged with drink driving causing death
Whangārei man in court charged with drink driving causing death
Northland murder accused further remanded in custody
Murder accused further remanded in custody
Horror as dogs maul Whangārei neighbour
Neighbours watch in horror as dogs maul man in Whangārei suburb of Morningside.
Business picking up for new airline to and from Whangārei
Twice daily flights into Whangarei aimed to avoid traffic peaks in Auckland and Northland.
Police at scene of dog attack in Whangārei
Police and animal control staff at scene of dog attack in Whangārei
Cameras showcase crime from community patrol vehicle
The patrollers act as eyes and ears for the police by patrolling around the city.
Grieving mum: 'Don't hesitate, you don't have time'
"Don't hesitate. You don't have time." Northland mum warns other parents.
Mum's run a triumph over depression
'I thought I was a monster and I wasn't cut out to have children.'
Virtual animals only at calf club day
About 130 children from 18 schools participated in the event at Barge Park Showgrounds.
Mental health unit patient assaults staff member, then dies
A man has died after an assault at Whangarei Hospital, police confirmed.