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Petition calling for halt to Kāinga Ora homes on its way to Parliament

The two and three-storey Kāinga Ora apartments are not family friendly, residents say.

Fall from swing leads to discovery of tumour in toddler's brain

Little Daisy Nicholls is in an induced coma after a tumour caused a brain bleed.

'They didn’t tell me I was under arrest, they just grabbed me'

Daniel Bond claimed in court he was arrested after seeking an officer’s identification.

Concrete company fined for discharging contaminants into harbour

The water contained slurry and flowed into nearby culverts and reaching mangroves.

Re-elected NorthChamber president rebuts murmurings of old boys' club

Tim Robinson says his support is due to his strong track record as a leader.

Pensioners risk having to sell homes due to rates hike - community leader

The council was also now shouldering $44 million in Three Waters debt.

Local knowledge leads the way in Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza

Competition runs for five days with a cash pool of $72,000 up for grabs.

Trucks banned from Brynderwyns detour route shortcut

'Everyone’s under extreme pressure to get things right.'

Scam ‘mule’ allegedly linked to $1.7m in stolen money is a CEO and company director

Victims want regulation; banks believe their systems are robust.

Brynderwyn road closure: nearly 100,000 tonnes of soil cut so far

Kiwi sniffer dog among the 520 workers on massive SH1 project.

Mangamuka homicide: Police name Far North stabbing victim

Police have arrested three people in relation to the Mangamuka homicide in the Far North.

Great conditions for Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza this week

Fishing competition brings 1000 anglers and millions of dollars to the local economy.

News in brief: Judging the region's savviest farmer for 2024

News briefs from around the region,

Whangārei Pride Parade about visibility and celebrating rainbow community

Everyone is invited to come to the parade and fair on Sunday.

Grandmother ‘heartbroken’ after losing everything in Northland house fire

“I still can’t get over the shock that my home is no more."

Man's anguish after dogs go missing from backyard

A dog owner fears the worse after his mastiffs went missing from their fenced yard.

Kerikeri and Whangārei get gigs from Greg Johnson

Greg Johnson brings his songs to Kerikeri and Whangārei

Man denies assaulting police during arrest, claims excessive force used

The man claimed a sergeant used excessive force during the arrest.