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Northland Roller Derby team skate into tough Saturday match
This year is the first time Northland will compete in the New Zealand Derby Top 10 Champs.
Young driver, 150km/h speeds, and a faulty car a fatal combo that killed Northland teen
Kiwis are driving too fast on roads not designed for high speeds, a coroner says.
Ambulance and fire respond to man collapsed in central Whangārei
Emergency services were called to a medical event in downtown Whangārei earlier today.
Jury to decide if Pou murdered Whangārei's Bridget Simmonds
Jurors retired at 5pm last night and were set to return to Whangārei High Court at 10am.
Kaipara District Council decision to not release trout this year disappoints trout fishing enthusiasts
Trout will not be released into Lake Kaiiwi for the third consecutive year.
Gwen Lawson: Mangawhai unbeatable at winter interclub
Four other teams now competing for second place on Sunday.
Closing submissions in the Bridget Simmonds murder trial
Jury in Northland murder trial to retire around noon today.
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.
Warming homes using ovens 'not uncommon' in Northland.
Northland whanau who have heated their homes with ovens have received winter warmer packs.
Gentle giant's numbers boosted as more wētāpunga released in Bay
'Finally insects are grabbing the limelight. They are the ones that run the planet.'
News in brief: Pasifika community Covid-19 information meeting, canopy bridge to glow orange
News snippets from around the region.
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.
The fish called 'sport' cannot afford to rot from the head
Improving the capability and capacity of sport governance in Northland.
Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump - hair today gone tomorrow.
Denial of ageing is a massive industry especially in the world's richest country,
News in brief: Evacuation at Kaikohe school, footpath work progresses
New snippets from around the region.
Wyn Drabble: New words are here to stay
New words have to go through the official process.
News in brief: Man arrested, new single for Alien Weaponry
News snippets from around the region.
Meat works losing 'millions' through staff shortages
Meat works stretched - and a national campaign planned to match workers with employers.
'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.
Principal - what barefoot kids really need is a home of their own
A further 60,000 jackets to be handed out to Kiwi kids.
Whangārei homicide: Plea from police for cellphone footage
Police were speaking with witnesses to understand what unfolded before the person's death.
Shane Reti: We need four lanes not sticks
Four lanes has been identified as the single biggest economic driver for Northland.
Demand for rescue chopper greater than ever
The first half of 2021 had seen some challenging missions including a winch rescue at sea.
Local school kids make 109-year-old's birthday a fun day
Lena Walker's 109th birthday went well as people gathered to celebrate her milestone.
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.