'I still realise how lucky I am to be alive'
Great white shark attack survivor will soon know when he can go back in the water.
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Waipū teen metal band Alien Weaponry too young to play
Waipū teen metal band Alien Weaponry can't play in Utah because of age.
First chick for kiwi moved to Pukenui Forest
First kiwi chick has hatched in the Pukenui Forest on Whangārei city's western flank.
Whangārei man gets home detention for importing meth
Whangārei man escapes prison sentence because of mental impairment.
Geotechnical work on rail from Marsden Pt
KiwiRail "very pleased" to be taking steps to determine how the line can be built.
Poor uptake on inaugural flight into Whangārei
No paid passengers on inaugural flight into Whangārei, and only one on return to Auckland.
MP talks period poverty with Duchess
North MP credits Markle with opening up once-taboo topic of period poverty.
Robbery among charges for state care kids
One charged with the aggravated robbery of the Rainbow Dairy in Whangārei on August 21.
Cat burglar steals from neighbours
A 1-year-old black and white moggy has a penchant for crime.
Fatal crash brings North road toll to 27
Fatal head-on crash on gravel road near Kaiwaka brings Northland road toll to 27.
New road parallel to SH1 for risky stretch
A new road that will run parallel to the existing SH1 will be built on dangerous stretch.
Waitemata DHB: Despite limitations most hospital buildings still safe
Quality of care provided from within the hospital buildings was still very high, says DHB.
Victims of fatal crash south of Whangārei named
The two women were killed when the vehicles they were passengers in collided.
Death at a holiday park: Residents wake to homicide inquiry
A man arrived at Otaika Accommodation Park with critical injuries. He died at the scene.
Man who died at motor camp was going to be a dad
"Despite efforts to revive him, he died at the scene," police said.
Injured motorcyclist to hospital
Motorcyclist to hospital after being injured in Northland crash
$224m funding boost for North Shore/Whangarei hospitals
The funding will go towards improving surgery units and new facilities
Whangārei ticket scammer in custody
Tickets to Rhythm and Vines, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars and Macklemore gigs didn't turn up.
Man fined for fishing in marine reserve
Man fined $500 and relieved of his four snapper after being caught in marine reserve.
Marae attack, precious photos smashed off walls
Photos of tupuna - ancestors - were smashed off the marae walls.
Legally blind student wins archery competition
Blind Whangarei teen didn't even practice before archery competition at Halberg Games
One-year-old superhero battles rare cancer
Grayson Partridge was diagnosed with a rare cancer at only 8-months-old
Child restraint rules add to teacher stress
Whangārei principal says calling police or exclusion only option for volatile pupils.
Art for Rainbow's End attraction painted in Whangārei
The dark, gory images boards were painted in a studio near Kamo.
Rural mental health, Maori stats grim
Being a young, male, Māori living in rural Northland may be a script for mental illness
Facebook scam: Mum sold fake Sheeran, Mars tickets
At least 49 victims paid $16,870 into Pou's account but she failed to deliver tickets.
SH1 in Whangarei now open after crash
Motorists should still expect delays as crews work on downed poles and lines.
Lion's mane jellyfish delights at Whangārei Heads
The jellyfish was found on the beach at Urquharts Bay on Saturday.
Facebook rape case: Jury warned they will hear terrible details
Jury told they would hear some "pretty awful things" during trial.