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Insurance company reveals the car most stolen
Drivers of Nissans in Northland, Toyotas and Mazdas elsewhere - lock your cars.
Anzac Day: Poppy Day Appeal a chance for Northlanders to show respect
People across NZ will wear poppies to commemorate all those who have died in wars.
Bay News: Field of Remembrance to blossom at Waitangi
Latest news from Bay of Islands and surrounds.
'Enough is enough': Group aims to tackle violent crime through community action
Many in the city are feeling vulnerable and scared.
The tug-of war over whether violent crimes need harsher penalties
Whangārei stabbing death leads to political debate on sentencing punishment.
Northland news in brief: 300 lifejackets given out; and person injured in workplace injury
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Housing, food security main issues for Northlanders as recession looms
Rising costs are set to add another $150 a week in expenses for households.
Win tickets: Big Bike Film Night’s celebration of cycling returns to Northland
One-night festival features 10 bike-themed short films from NZ and around the world.
Northland brewery and pizza restaurant stung over ad with no mention of alcohol near school
The complainant said the billboard could be used to market alcohol to children.
Northlanders will have to travel further afield to attend Juicy Fest 2024
Chosen locations for 2024 are Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga and Auckland.
$60k fines and penalties for fisher's unreported catch
A Northland commercial fisher has been fined for failing to report 2.5 tonnes of snapper.
WorkSafe informed after Northland workplace accident
Workplace accident at Pukenui in Northland sees person flown to hospital
Māori child called 'thick': Teacher struck off for racist remarks, force-feeding kids
Staff reported 11 incidents of mistreatment of children in an organisational review.
Northland needs at least 300 more nurses
Residential aged care nurses in Northland are being poached by public hospitals.
Far North District Council boss going after less than a year in the role
Blair King is to leave the role in May.
Northland principals weigh in on reduced class sizes
New class size rules see a reduction from 29 students per teacher to 28.
Cemetery clean-up brings volunteers to Onerahi
Volunteers heed the call for 'Onerahi Cemetery Clean Up Day'.
'There’s a lot more work to be done' - lack of resources for Road to Zero strategy
Northland's road toll for 2022 was the highest in 22 years.
No gang warfare: Devastated family, police hit back over Whangārei homicide
Rumours about gang involvement in fatal Whangārei stabbing are circulating online.
News in brief from Northland - Mass dolphin stranding, free boat rides and youths caught on roofs,
News snippets from Northland
Elderly man dies after car crashes into pohutukawa tree
Police say one vehicle was involved in this morning's fatal crash in Kaipara.
Meaningful change can come from public feedback on waste, say experts
Over 55,000 tonnes of rubbish went to Puwera Landfill last year.
Racing 3500km across India in a tuk tuk
The uncharted, unsupported adventure to raise funds for Gumboot Friday charity.
'It's not an unsafe town': Man's death outside petrol station puts city on edge
A 25yo man was reportedly killed after trying to help a stranger confronted by thieves.
Young man's heroic act moments before fatal stabbing
The 25yo was reportedly stabbed after he stepped in to help a woman confronted by thieves.
One person dead following incident involving group in Whangārei
Police were called to the scene at around 9:40pm
New Bay attraction as Paihia woman opens huge Kiwiana collection
The attraction houses thousands of NZ-themed books, artworks, records and collectibles.
'We really need it in the community' - pop up exhibition features Northland talent in small town
Curator Virginia Guy has worked within a tight timeframe to bring the idea to fruition.
Comment: Upgraded patient portal proves a pain with a capital P
Logging online to get his meds leads to saga for Joe Bennett.
Dargaville fire truck and firefighters provide school holiday fun
The Fire Engine Tour visited Dargaville Library to excited crowd of kids
News briefs from Northland - Brynderwyns closes again, toxic bloom in river and nurses rally
News snippets from Northland