Closing submissions in the Bridget Simmonds murder trial
Jury in Northland murder trial to retire around noon today.
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You're more likely to die on Northland's roads because of drugs and booze
A lack of police staff when we need them makes catching Northland's drink-drivers harder.
Murder-accused gave CPR after bashing partner, court told
Northland murder-accused advised police to get divers out of the water during confession.
'Systematic deprivation': Man avoids jail for causing death of partner
Northlander successfully appeals jail sentence for causing death of his partner.
Northland police at the scene of shooting in Dargaville
Two people were reportedly injured in the firearms incident in Dargaville this afternoon.
Atrocious goat track: Motorist fumes over state of Northland state highway
Northland motorists are tired of forking out to fix car damage caused by state highways.
Whangārei South Rotary marks centennial with care-package donation
Whangārei South Rotary donates 100 care packages to mark its 100-year anniversary.
Jockey Elish McCall wins main race at Ruakākā
The weather was nice and the turf held up at the Ruakākā races on Saturday.
News snippets from Northland
Nearly 400 lightning strikes in one night; $25,000 raised for a worthy cause.
Wellsford run riot in the second spell
Injury-ravaged Waipu forced to field players in two consecutive games.
Social media advocate meets Whangārei mayor to discuss crime
Top criminologist warns over social media twisting perceptions of crime.
One person dead, road closed after car crash in Mamaranui, Northland
The incident was reported just after 6pm.
Beyond the grave: How dead woman's remains could convict her alleged killer
Police detail the painstaking job of preserving a Northland's mum's decomposing body.
Meat works losing 'millions' through staff shortages
Meat works stretched - and a national campaign planned to match workers with employers.
Principal - what barefoot kids really need is a home of their own
A further 60,000 jackets to be handed out to Kiwi kids.
'I love you son': Families' grief as man charged with murder
The man killed in Saturday's homicide has been named as Haze Peihopa, 23, from Auckland.
Whangārei homicide: Plea from police for cellphone footage
Police were speaking with witnesses to understand what unfolded before the person's death.
Whangārei man tells jury of 'confession' to murder
Samuel Pou told a drinking mate he burnt his partner's body on a farm.
Misspelling 'Whatuwhiwhi' and the ugly viral video that followed
A viral video of a racial slur has led to an apology from the pub where it was filmed.
Photos: Nurses on strike in Northland
Images from the nurses' strike in Whangārei, Kawakawa and Kaitaia.
Northland hockey talent named in Games squad
Stacey Michelsen and Ella Gunson will again represent New Zealand at the Olympics.
Northland volunteer firefighters turn up the heat on 'unfair' ACC legislation
Only paid firefighters are currently able to make work-related cancer claims.
St John Whangārei and Whāngarei RSA help struggling families cope this winter
Food, warm clothes, and blankets are destined for Whangārei families facing tough times.
From scrubbing bedpans to managerial roles
Old nursing habits die hard for nursing manager retiree.
Nurses strike: 'I try to cry at home, I go to work afraid'
For eight hours, 1400 Northland nurses stopped work to ask for a better deal.
Bridget Simmonds murder trial: Mother tells of daughter's final visit
Northland woman tells mother her partner assaulted her, causing fractured ribs.
Northland weather to bring four seasons in a day
Northlanders have a mixed reaction as heavy downpours ease and more sunshine is expected.
Assault on woman lasted more than an hour, jury told
Northlander and his nephew on trial in relation to the death of mother-of-two.
Duo face jury in relation to the death of Northland woman
Crown opens its case with an address to the jury in the High Court at Whangārei.
High winds continue battering Northland as heavy rain passes
Wind gusts up to 120km/h are expected to continue hitting Northland's east coast.
Whangārei's Almond Court flats not saved from demolition, despite hotel chain pulling out of development
Iconic Whangārei flats still facing demolition
Diagnosis: a severe case of quackery
Northland's Kerikeri Mission Station hosting con man's quack cure-all
Northland Land Search and Rescue veteran clocks 50 years reuniting families
Grant Conaghan received a nod from the Queen on Monday for his work in search and rescue.