Kidnapping, ATM ordeal: Accused pair denied bail
The pair were arrested after a high-profile incident at ASB bank in Paihia last November.
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After 39 bids, Waipū home sells for $1.615m; and SH1 stretch closed this weekend.
Northland restaurateur had seven eateries in tsunami evacuation zones
Tsunami warning saw Northland restaurateur with seven eateries in evacuation zone
Northland students up for the STEM challenge
17 Northland schools in EPro8 engineering STEM finals
Northland's middle aged men most at risk of drowning
Northland has highest drowning rate in New Zealand.
Red Knights mark club's 20th anniversary
Since starting in Hikurangi this firefighters' bike club has spread to every corner of NZ.
World-famous Northland band Alien Weaponry to play with NZSO
Classical music and thrash metal will collide when Alien Weaponry perform with the NZSO.
News in brief: Paddlers rescued, Paihia waterfront meeting
News snippets from Northland.
Northland Muslim leader two years on from Christchurch Terror Attacks
Northland Muslim community Imam Suhil Musa two years on from Christchurch mosque attacks.
Growers dish the dirt on a career in market gardening
Market gardening seems an ideal way to earn a crust. Local growers reveal what it's like.
Northlanders praised for their response to last week's tsunami alert
Northland's response to last week's tsunami alert has been praised, but more work needed.
Industrial building in Mangawhai damaged by night blaze
A large amount of dangerous materials, such as gas bottles, were at the scene of the fire.
Whangārei retailers rate city's tsunami evacuation response
What did Whangārei retailers think of last week's tsunami alert response?
Whangārei Town Basin residents/ workers rate tsunami alert response
A Whangārei Town Basin resident and worker rate the tsunami alert response.
$3k of foil surf gear abandoned in Waipū returned by 'great guy'
A Ruakākā man didn't hesitate to ditch his hydrofoil and surfboard to help people in need.
Critically injured woman's condition improves
The 74-year-old was crossing State Highway 10 on foot when the accident occurred.
Waipapa residents urged to boil water
Warning comes after tests find E. coli bacteria and a mysterious lack of chlorine.
Woman critically injured crossing SH10 near Waipapa
Accident occurred at 11am about 1.5km south of Waipapa roundabout.
Hokianga dunes the backdrop for art projection event
Show explores environmental themes such as the kauri dieback afflicting Waipoua Forest.
Far North now home to carnivorous Australian flying weta
A carnivorous flying Aussie invader has arrived in the Far North
Ruakākā business hit by Covid-19, tsunami alert, and now a burglary
A Ruakākā business owner says there was enough on her plate before Wednesday's break-in.
Northland bowlers travelling to North Harbour this weekend
Northland's latest bowls news.
'I hope this cop has learnt something': Complaint upheld
Complainant Fraye Dunbar remains confused about whether a policeman used profanity or not.
Fatal crash in Kaipara takes Northland's road toll to six
Northland's road toll rises to six after yesterday's fatal crash in Maungatūroto.
News snippets from Northland
Boxer to fight for national title; and pair arrested over burglary.
Paihia to Kororāreka swim raises funds for school
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
When strangers become friends during Northland crisis
Generous residents thanked by community after Northland tsunami alert.
Northland gets Lotto first and second division winners in one night
Wednesday's Lotto draw saw first and second division winners sold in Northland
'It's the Wild West here': Locals plead for police presence in Paihia
Locals say crime has surged along with the town's population during the Covid pandemic.
Fitness group to complete Northland walks for children's charity
A Far North fitness group have hit Northland's walking tracks to raise funds for charity.
Peel me a Purerua grape...
Northland's grape harvest is going well with top quality fruit ripening well this summer.
Top coach aims to motivate kids with 'artistic sport'
Cheerleading coach Angela Bradley is keen on bringing the sport to the Far North.
Anahera Pickering: How disengaged youth can be future leaders
2018 Census showed 2,400 young Northlanders were not in education, training or employment.