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High school student reportedly assaulted with homemade taser
A parent has said the video reflects an ongoing fighting culture at the school.
Man in serious condition after crashing into Kerikeri clothing store
A car driven by a man in his 80s crashed into a shop window.
ReSport golfing fundraiser to tee off in the name of helping others
The carnival style day is about giving back to the community, organiser says.
Northland Sports Awards finalists named
Notable names such as Lani Daniels, Krystal Murray, and Blair Tuke are all in the mix.
$10k Top Energy scholarship for student with love of design, geology, creating models
Inquisitive mind sees Ōhaeawai student earn Top energy Engineering Scholarship
NZTA reassures motorists following logging truck crash on Brynderwyns detour
'It’s too narrow and windy to sustain trucks that size.'
Kerikeri's Jane Molloy-Wolt has two artworks in Molly Morpeth Canaday awards
Kerikeri's Jane Molloy-Wolt finalist in National Molly Morpeth Canady Art Awards
Latest augmented and virtual reality technology taking Far North youth on journey to their past
Augmented reality and virtual reality to tell story of Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe/Ninety Mile Beach
Far North news in brief: Child Cancer appeal, fibre furthered, water restrictions continue
News snippets from the Far North.
One dead in crash south of Whangārei
Third fatal crash in Northland in two days claims fourth life.
Logging truck crash blocks main Brynderwyns detour less than 24 hours after closure
A truck has crashed on day one of the Brynderwyns detour routes.
Teen killed in Far North crash: Police warn about wet weather
The rain after weeks of dry weather is said to have contributed to the crash.
Don't forget your roots: Far North marae linked to Six60 lead to start nationwide tour
Mangawhai, Opononi, Te Kao and Kaitāiā will host the world-class act.
Fight against invasive seaweed caulerpa boosted by $5m Govt funding
Northlanders have been urging the Government to step up its investment to fight caulerpa.
Northland news in brief: Shearer Toa Henderson smashes record; person injured in downtown assault
The latest news bites from around the region.
Whangārei Heads' lower speed limits to be reviewed amid backlash
Local councillor reminding people not everybody can have what they want.
Window into the world before Christianity restored after lost taonga found 200 years later
There are more than 16,000 taonga Māori in overseas museums.
One of Northland’s last surviving WWII veterans dies aged 101
Guest served in Egypt and Italy before returning to the family farm in Motukauri.
Person dies in Far North crash: SH10 reopens
Emergency services are responding to a crash on SH10 near Cottle Drive.
Joe Bennett: Technology is always changing and change is daunting
Opinion: People feel powerless before it and threatened by it.
Mākutu may have led to return of taonga stolen from museum
Kaitāia’s Te Ahu Museum may increase security after a taonga was stolen.
News in brief: Surfing for Farmers is back; Kāeo Bridge opens
The latest news bites from around the region.
No room for error: What it’s really like driving the Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd detour route
Reporter Jenny Ling takes a road trip along a Brynderwyns detour to see what it's like.
'A constant stress': Residents' health affected by truck-riddled Brynderwyns detour route
Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd residents prepare for onslaught of trucks during Brynderwyns detour.
'Admiring' young fans lend their support to Blues ahead of Fijian Drua clash
'I want to be like them and play rugby at the top level some day.'
Severely underweight: Farming couple fined nearly $50,000 for animal neglect
A Northland couple has been banned from dairy farming due to animal neglect.
'Lost my best mate': Twin of critically-hurt surfer on brother's 'long, hard' recovery
The 32-year-old suffered critical spinal injures after slamming head-first into a sandbar.
'It's about survival': Kids as young as 11 working as farm hands to help feed family
No warm clothes, hungry bellies and working on farms is some children's daily reality.
'Complete closure' for some businesses during SH1 Brynderwyn Hill repairs
While they agree the road needs to repaired, they are dreading the impact of the closure.
Late cancellation of university teaching course not good enough, says campus founder
The former campus director says training teachers in Northland is vital
Mangawhai Bar collision prompts warning to surfers to avoid crowds, accept ability
Finding somewhere to surf without a crowd is increasingly important for surfers.