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Peria man told to appeal to the High Court
Northlander cannot leapfrog an appeal directly to the Court of Appeal.
John Williamson: Time to get rid of the 'wet bus ticket' for dangerous driving
John Williamson details what's going wrong when it comes to deterring dangerous drivers.
'They will have one glance at us and will change direction or cross the road': Whangarei queer teens face homophobia
The Library Gays in Whangarei was formed to create a safe space for queer teens.
Three arrests as drugs, ammunition seized
Operation Cobalt has begun in Northland as police search Dargaville properties.
Comment: The missing characters in our culinary story
Sipping a glass of wine in the North is almost always accompanied by incredible views
Whangārei kindy urges whānau to donate spare blankets to boost kids' attendance
Raumanga kindy starts blanket donations to support families during the winter months
$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herself
Mark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her
Sixty-one hours of heavy rain forecast for Northland
Enjoy this morning's dry weather as rain is on the cards for most of the week.
Father and daughter honoured at Surf Life Saving awards
Nicky Howes is the youngest person in the region to receive a life membership.
Motorcyclist died after driver failed to see him
Police release name of the motorcyclist who died on Matapouri Rd over the weekend.
'People are appreciative and down to earth': rural GP on why Northland is an exciting work place
Moerewa doctor says the current health staff shortage is the worst in 50 years.
Kāinga Ora spends nearly $10m on 13 standalone houses
Kāinga Ora has plans to buy more standalone houses in Northland.
Whangārei 98-year-old finishes his 100th parkrun
Colin Thorne says he will try to do at least 50 more of the 5km walk/runs.
Briefs: Fatal crash on Tutukaka Coast, car fire in Kamo, new cop for Northland
The latest news bites from around the region.
Editorial: There's a new villain in town this winter and it ain't Covid
The most relatable experience I've had in a long time is the flu, says Karina Cooper.
Kiwi racing legend claims Far North Rally title
Mechanical issues hamper defending Far North rally champion Ben Hunt.
Motorcyclist dies after crash involving truck in Ngunguru
A serious crash early this afternoon has resulted in injuries.
Northland rangatahi claims a double with speech and table tennis wins
Whangārei teen wins big at Race Unity speech contest and secondary schools sports titles.
Police searching for man who allegedly shot at police, due for trial
Trial was due to begin this month for Cliff Wharerau and 5 others accused of kidnapping.
New funding aimed at gambling minimisation as Northlanders spend $82,000 a day on pokies
Ngā Manga Puriri welcome new gambling harm minimisation strategy, including funding.
Northland's stretched firefighters welcome end to vax mandate
Brigades are not out of the woods yet - returning volunteers need to catch up on training.
Two arrests after commercial burglary
Two youths were arrested after a commercial burglary last night.
Man denies murdering Hokianga mum Gaelene Bright
The man accused of murdering Northland woman Gaelene Bright can now be named.
Lucky Whangārei Lotto player lands $1 million win
Someone in Tikipunga is waking up $1 million richer this morning after last night's Lotto.
Mum fears for daughter over state of fire service
Daughter puts life on the line for others for a "couple of bucks" more than minimum wage.
Two arrests after alleged shooting in Kaikohe
Two men were arrested after a gun was allegedly discharged, police said.
'Changing my food habits has saved my life'
Amber's Kitchen is first of a kind eatery in Northland, now open in Whangārei. .
'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changes
Northland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.
Two arrested after armed police swoop on Kaikohe house
A major police callout is unfolding on a Kaikohe cul-de-sac.
A day of heavy rain forecast for Northland
A heavy rain watch is in place for Northland as downpours continue and water levels rise.
Flamboyant band set to bring debut album tour to Kerikeri
T-Bone is urging audiences to ditch the Covid blues for their high energy tunes.
Comment: Inflation pain intensified by the housing crisis
Vaughan Gunson deliberates on the Catch-22 the country's social crises face
News bites: Rail upgrades begin, mystery roadside cameras, elderly man found in water stable
The latest news snippets from around the region.