Three arrests as drugs, ammunition seized
Operation Cobalt has begun in Northland as police search Dargaville properties.
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Weather: Brrrrr-ace for more chill
Cold air is expected to spread northwards, heading into the July school holiday.
Head Hunter, King Cobra raids: Seven in court, methamphetamine, firearms, $100k seized in drug busts
Police say they have thwarted a major methamphetamine distribution network.
Comment: From tradies to TV, recent judgments confirm restraints of trade still have a rightful place
Disputes around restraints of trade are not limited to corporate entities.
'I could feel my teeth cracking': Man assaulted after confronting teen troublemakers
A man was left badly bruised after an encounter with a group of youths on a bus.
Whangārei kindy urges whānau to donate spare blankets to boost kids' attendance
Raumanga kindy starts blanket donations to support families during the winter months
Comment: Highway pain will bring significant gain
Waka Kotahi apologises for any inconvenience roadworks are causing you today
Paihia CCTV outcry: Apology after homeless man's privacy breached
Facebook page admin says he wanted to get help for homeless man by publicising his plight.
Comment: The missing characters in our culinary story
Sipping a glass of wine in the North is almost always accompanied by incredible views
Opinion: New era for better health in Aotearoa New Zealand
Health NZ all for better health outcomes, Whangārei MP Emily Henderson says.
'They really want female employees': Northland girls scouted at infrastructure event
Infrastructure companies lined up to meet eager young Northland females yesterday.
$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herself
Mark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her
Big Lotto win? Here's what you need to do to protect your money
A $17 million dollar winner ended up in legal dispute with a woman over two properties.
Twist in $17 million Lotto winner's property dispute with woman
Mark Lipsham had only known Kim Helmbright for eight weeks when he gave her $2.8m
MetService National weather: July 5th - July 7th
MetService National weather: July 5th - July 7th
NZ's Covid trend signals 'very distinct' wave; big jump to 9629 cases today
There were almost 6500 cases yesterday.
Sustainability scholar to join New York research team this month
Winner credits a focus on environmental sustainability, social justice, to her upbringing.
Sixty-one hours of heavy rain forecast for Northland
Enjoy this morning's dry weather as rain is on the cards for most of the week.
New cultural gateway representing Ahiparapara region officially opens
The new sculptural gateway forms part of the Te Hiku Open Spaces Revitalisation Project.
Te Hiku Manukōrero- Far North Speech Competition 2022 results
The next wave of Far North school speech contestants rise to the occasion.
Final call for Whakaata Māori TV show '5 Minutes of Fame'
Last chance to enter Māori pop star competition
Kevin Page: Things go bump in the night
The era of the Morning Teenager is over in the Page household - but it's been replaced
Our Treasures: Bugle with local link calls out to Ukraine
The blare of the bugle can communicate different messages, to attack, retreat or mourn
'Frantically busy': Covid and flu twindemic hits Northland
A Whangārei GP says this winter's flu is just as severe as the Omicron Covid variant.
Far North Rally huge success at weekend
The Far North Rally provides thrills a minute with exciting racing on gravel roads.
Motorcyclist died after driver failed to see him
Police release name of the motorcyclist who died on Matapouri Rd over the weekend.
State tenants updated on the possible future Kāinga Ora houses
Kāinga Ora mulling options for possible redevelopment of state houses in Ruakākā.
Lobby group says 133-lot subdivision a case of urban sprawl in a rural setting
Developer says subdivision meeting need for high-quality homes in Bay of Islands boomtown.
Father and daughter honoured at Surf Life Saving awards
Nicky Howes is the youngest person in the region to receive a life membership.
Cafe workers owed $150k for abrupt sacking - wealthy US owners can't be made to pay
The Snells Beach café, now in liquidation, was owned by a wealthy American couple.
Live: 6498 new Covid cases, eight deaths, hospital visitors infecting patients
Cases in one region have more than doubled in a fortnight.
'People are appreciative and down to earth': rural GP on why Northland is an exciting work place
Moerewa doctor says the current health staff shortage is the worst in 50 years.