Search for whale tangled in rope called off for the day
Rope around the whale's head means it is not able to move freely, though it can breathe.
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'I didn't think I'd get caught', serial agg robber tells judge
Michael Carroll's offending stretched from Hamilton to Whangarei totalling 16 charges.
Protests as DoC prepares for 1080 drop
Protests against the use of 1080 poison will be held in several Northland towns tomorrow.
Rescuers on way to help whale tangled in rope in Bay of Islands
Rescuers are on the way to help humpback whale tangled in rope in Bay of Islands.
About 250 people at M.bovis meeting in Dargaville
About 250 people at M.bovis meeting in Dargaville
Auckland kidnapping: Young woman jailed for 'crime wave'
Four other teens arrested and charged over the kidnapping.
Oi chick creates milestone on island
First oi/grey-faced petrel chick hatches on Matakohe-Limestone Island on Father's Day.
New group puts NorthPort back on agenda
Ports advisory group chair said having the first meeting at NorthPort ''sent a message''.
Three arrests after P labs bust in North
Two young children living at a Tokerau Beach rental property where police say P was made.
Hamills' ocean adventure starts in Whangārei
Champion rower Rob Hamill sets off for his latest adventure with his family in tow.
Shortage of properties pushing prices up
Median house prices reach record $481,000 in Northland
Whangārei councillors say no to pay freeze
Councillors reject mayor's idea to write to the Prime Minister.
Kelly Tarlton's brings sick turtle back to health
Diver spotted turtle behaving abnormally near Whangarei Heads.
More jobs, so kids are staying in school
Stability in school rolls has improved most for low-decile, Māori and Northland children.
Mycoplasma bovis understood to be in Kaipara
Ashley Cullen is urging Northland farmers to register for NAIT.
Know your limits: scallop season opens
Know your limits: scallop season opens in Northland tomorrow.
Daffodil Day dedication for 16-year-old
Northland mum's Daffodil Day commitment for late daughter.
Mum's $1000-a-night gambling addiction
Whangārei mum's pokie addiction pushes her family further into debt.
Logging truck spills load near Kawakawa, delays expected
Logs strewn over main highway after truck and trailer accident.
Body discovered in Whangarei park
Locals reported a police presence at Tarewa Park in Whangarei.
Rainbow Warrior in Whangārei to start celebratory voyage
The Rainbow Warrior has slipped quietly into Whangārei Harbour.
SH1 reopened at Brynderwyn Hills after crash
A full fuel tanker and a car crashed, blocking the road in both directions.
'Give me the baby': Knife-wielding robbers threaten dairy owners' child
Two teenagers quickly caught by police after a knife-wielding robbery in Whangarei.
Rainbow Warrior to visit as Greenpeace celebrates exploration ban
Rainbow Warrior will travel around New Zealand as part of the Oil Free Seas tour.
Northpower to spend $196m on its network
Northpower to spend $196m on its Whangārei and Kaipara network over next decade
Jones wants Treaty grounds trust change
Trust's commercial arm a "superfluous appendage", Minister says
Iconic $700k 'Rainbow Bach' sells after 68 years in same family
Distinctive Ngunguru "Rainbow Bach" sells to Whangārei couple
Moore whanau rapt with guilty verdict
Whanau of murdered Northlander Kimble Moore also lost his brother, Gary, to violent death.
Jury out in Northland gang murder trial
Jury considering verdict in Northland gang murder trial.
Purple hearts for Eli create heartwork
Hearts will be used to create an installation as part of the #Justiceforeli campaign.
Gun went off during struggle, murder-accused claims
Jury trial into the murder of Kimble Moore draws towards deliberation.
Sisters help mum deliver baby brother at home
Sixteen-year-old Jordana caught her baby brother.