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'They were wild': Kerikeri man relives alleged assault by teens armed with hammer
The man says the alleged attack with hammers was the "scariest moment" of his life.

Council tells staff not to spread Covid misinformation
All four Northland councils have developed Covid 19 policies.

New war memorial for Kerikeri Domain
Kerikeri's old soldiers haven't had a war memorial since RSA buildings were sold in 2019.

Blowgun darts may have targeted fish
Blowgun quiver and darts from Borneo among fascinating items at Whangārei Museum

Location unknown for seven Northland Covid 19 cases
Northland District Health Board reported 40 new cases in the region today.

Dargaville farmer sentenced over injured, under-fed, untreated cattle and sheep
The farmer's mistreatment of animals on his farm was discovered after complaints were made

Hihiaua Cultural Centre's new book confronts the future and pays homage to the past
The Hihiaua Cultural Centre has again delivered an emotive and profound exhibition.

'Lion Man' Craig Busch's fundraiser to get big cats back raises issue of who owns them
Lion Man's mum claims big cat park owner doesn't actually own the cats.

'Vibrant, quirky and just what the town needed': Hundertwasser Art Centre opens
Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre reaches full capacity on opening day one.

Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre to open
Thirty years in the making, the north's own art treasure houses to open doors.

Brent Eastwood: Water safety initiative a real life lesson
We believe education is the key to keeping our whānau safe in and around the water.

Weed buster urges Northlanders to join battle against tree-killing vine
Fast-growing pest vine smothers mature trees and spread vast distances on the wind.

Paihia's Rosey Robb nails engineering scholarship with 'tenacity, work ethic, top marks'
Scholarship winner is in her second year studying engineering at Auckland University.

Alleged road rage attack follows crash: Three injured
Waipapa Rd crash involved training centre van whose occupants allegedly attacked a driver.

'He has literally changed my life': How a stranger helped woman with cerebral palsy
Natasha Western has regained her independence thanks to a light-weight wheelchair.

Woman admits possession of 2kg of ingredient used to cook meth
Search of woman's car unearths 2kg of substance containing pseudoephedrine for cooking P

Six Northland locations record new daily Covid cases
The number of Covid cases in Northland continues to steadily climb.

Results from the Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles Tennis Tournament
Some top contests in the Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles Tennis Tournament

The most beautiful small town in the country is...
Kaitāia has earned the accolade in Keep New Zealand Beautiful's annual Beautiful Awards.

Kerikeri residents stay home as Omicron spreads
The Bay of Islands town has become the epicentre of Northland's Omicron outbreak.

Phoney cryptocurrency agents drain Northland man's life savings
The official police word is: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Drink-driver goes on dangerous escapade with 2-year-old onboard
A 22yo has avoided jail after a wild drive with a tot aboard, and a threat to a stranger.

Whangārei Girls' High latest Northland school with positive cases
Another Northland school has positive Covid cases

Bay News: Twin Coast Cycleway extended, organ recital back on and excavation underway
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

Photos wanted from Northlanders in flood-prone areas for scientific research
Northlanders asked to upload flood photos for Niwa research.

Kaipara mayor concerned about councillor being at Parliament protest
Kaipara mayor concerned about councillor's at Wellington protest

Car/truck transport ship gives Northport trial run for future plans
Car/truck transport ship gives Northport test for future business options.

Fenz making good progress to bring scrub fire at Aranga under control
Plan being worked out for evacuated residents in Aranga to safely return home.