Eye in the sky: Spate of rural thefts could be from thieves using drones
Rural theft victims suspect drones are being used to case out their properties.
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Two of motorsport's biggest names competing at International Rally of Whangārei
Hayden Paddon and Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen will race in the Whangārei Rally.
News in brief: Cam Leslie in Paris for awards; Mangawhai street upgrade put off; Register for Dry July
The latest news bites from around the region.
Council slams Govt for lack of action on invasive marine pest
There are fears not enough's being done to prevent invasive seaweed arriving in Northland.
Northlander Cam Leslie mixing with sporting royalty as finalist in Laureus Sport Awards
The New Zealand Paralympic superstar said going to the awards was “surreal”.
News in brief: Mangakahia Lions Club's lifesaving donations; Lucky lotto winner
The latest news bites from around the region.
New restraint policy in schools begins: Principal says educators put on trial
The new rules are focussed on prevention according to the Ministry of Education
Civic Honours celebrate a life lived for others
The award is given for outstanding voluntary service to the community.
Former officers with PTSD say police abandoned them: Officer in Tangowahine shooting speaks out
Police have pushed back at the claims saying they take care of staff present and past.
'Enough is enough': More than 100 residents march against crime
Political leaders were asked not to speak but instead to listen to the voiced concerns.
Rain will ease but muggy weather to stay a bit longer
Relief on way from rain for Northlanders, but humid nights to stick around
News in brief: Lotto winner; waterways to be tested
The latest news bites from around the region.
Northland sporting groups get grants from $60,000 to $1.3m
Northland sporting organisations get a total of $4.5 million worth of grants.
Our Treasures: Butter's journey from peasant food to popular staple
Butter rose in prominence through the Middle Ages despite being considered peasant's food.
'I hope he will be a fair King': 10yo will be among thousands who watch coronation
Harlow now has unique, lifelong memories of meeting King Charles.
Plants are sentient beings - they're animals with roots, columnist Joe Bennett contends
'Murdering'a row of trees got Joe Bennett thinking
Carolyn Hansen: Fitness equates to success in all areas of life
Personal fitness is the greatest discipline on earth.
Comment: Rangatahi feedback playing key role
When about 14 years of age, we start to see a dramatic drop-off in sport participation.
Northland roads starting to flood as heavy rain hits
Motorists urged to drive with caution as Northland roads start to flood
Senior doctor sacked after 'flirty' texts to junior ordered to pay $18k
The doctor previously failed to prove that he was wrongfully sacked by the former NDHB.
Bowls: Champ of Champs Triples winners determined
Northland Bowls Triples winners found, but rain leads to cancellations.
Kids faced with 'impossible' career preparation as ChatGPT enters workforce
People should be considering how they can become more resilient.
Room with a boom: Meth pair get home detention for hotel lab blast
The drug dealers were given large discounts to their sentences.
John Williamson: Gauging the true accuracy of speedometers
Even tyre pressure can have an effect on speedometer readings.
News in brief: Vintage motorbikes northbound; and fire victim still in burns unit
The latest news bites from around the region.
Police uncover 'eye-watering' amount of meth at property linked to Black Power
Among the haul was a pump action shotgun, ammunition and $3000 in cash.
Demonstration to shine light on crime
While the march isn't going to solve crime right away, it's a start, the organiser says.
Emily Henderson: Keeping Whangārei women and children safe with solutions that work
Opinion: We are working to decrease trauma for victims appearing in court.
'Eyesore' to live on - $7m renovation due to start this year
Five of the city’s leaders wanted the old town hall demolished.
Boy racers busted during weekend sting
Police say the public is 'sick and tired' of cars racing around the district.
News in brief: Vinyl record fair repeats, 4WD crashes through bridge barrier
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kevin Page: Rapid intervention helps save sparky's bacon
For the next hour or so I was shadowed by the two little porkers.
More injuries feared as wait for removal of trees drags on
The saga over the trees went public last year after fed-up residents hit the headlines.
Brynderwyns pass latest storm test to be fully reopened in both directions
The weekend storm didn't put a dampener on the Brynderwyns reopening on Monday.