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Driving suspensions taking months to enforce
Drivers with maximum demerit points are not receiving suspension notices for months.
Girl says abuse accusations against mum all lies
Asked by a prosecutor why she previously lied, the girl said, 'dunno - can't remember'.
Employment Court rules in workers' favour regarding leave
Northland timber processor breached the Holidays Act, Employment Court rules.
TRL hailed as one of best models for league in NZ
Taitokerau supporters double down on calls to scrap outdated NZRL zoning system.
'I got kicked three times': Mother on trial for ill-treatment of her nine children
Mother on trial accused of assaulting, neglecting, and ill-treating her children.
News briefs: Lotto 2nd division winner sold, severe weather, and liquor store robbed
News in brief from Northland.
'A truly magical show': Beauty and the Beast knocking on Kerikeri's Stage Door
Sept 2-10 production based on award-winning Disney animated film, complete with songs
Northland has single uncontested council seat for local body election
The latest on how many candidates are vying for available local government seats.
'Historic' occasion for Far North league as Waipapakauri Bombers defeat Otāngārei Knights in grand final
TRL grand final draws huge crowd at Waipapakauri Domain at the weekend.
'While they twiddle their thumbs ...injuries will occur': Locals call for reduced speed limit
Dropping speed limit quickest and cheapest way to cut crashes and save lives, locals say.
Whangārei liquor store robbed by youths with axe, hammer
The offenders stole cash and cigarettes from the Whangārei Liquor Centre.
Tooth decay doesn't stop Far North call for fluoridation delay
Far North District Council has asked for an extra one to two years for the health order.
Strong wind and heavy rain watch for Northland
Strong wind and heavy rain on the way for Northland
Photos: Waipapakauri Bombers claim TRL title in thrilling Grand Final
Stunning second-half Ōtāngarei Knights comeback levelled the scores at 24-24 at fulltime.
Photos: Trade Fair showcases Northland's top student businesses
For the second year in a row top place went to a girls' surf school run by Sky Gundry, 18.
Petrol station attack: Man stabs gang member over stolen car
Drugged-up attacker has since pulled off 'amazing feat' of kicking P without outside help.
Distraught daughter speaks out after dad killed by dogs
Neville Thomson described as 'a loving and giving man'.
Mooloos hang on to edge Taniwha in Whangārei
Waikato pip Northland in close encounter at Semenoff Stadium.
The many speed bumps in Northland driver licensing
Inequity in the Northland region is making it hard for drivers to get their licenses.
Northland top performer in winter property market as buyers return
Northland's property market has bucked the winter blues experienced elsewhere.
Access to ancestral land essential to cultural identity: Māori Land Court judge
Judge says Far North case highlights land as an important ancestral treasure for Māori.
'Holy moly': 15yo Whangārei harp player stuns crowd of 6000 in Auckland
Sascha Peck says she wasn't "too nervous" when she took to the biggest stage of her life.
Most incredible experience ever: Far North horsewoman finishes 11th in 'world's toughest horse race'
The Mongol Derby was very punishing: 'You just cross your fingers and hope not to die.'
Comment: Ableist slurs making a slow exit from pop culture
Jonny Wilkinson sheds light on how the language of pop icons affects disabled communities
Our Treasures: Geckos galore - come and see them at Kiwi North
Our gecko species are at risk in the wild.
Historic Māori partnership brings jobs, health services into Far North
Māori health partnership has created 77 new jobs in the Far North.
Banned weapon, drugs, cash seized from speeding driver
The arrest was part of Operation Cobalt, a police crackdown on gangs and drug dealing.
More than 230 candidates in upcoming Northland local body elections
235 people standing in Northland local body elections
Happy as a pig in ... surf: Beach-hopping hog stuns locals
The owner of the pig said she had gone walkabout and had decided on a swim at the beach.
No going back: Marsden Pt's refining shutdown
'Not a mothballing' - impossible to restart refinery with most decommissioning complete.
One dog still on the loose in Panguru after fatal attack
Neville Thomson's neighbours described him as a 'lovely man' who adored animals.