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Court violence surges with 450 assaults in five years; security breaches under scrutiny.
Domestic tourists dominate Northland’s bustling summer beach scene
Northland beaches packed with tourists, drawing crowds from near and far.
Joe Bennett: Cape Palliser’s wild beauty and the story of Colenso’s Deliverance Cove
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‘It’s an honour’: Hair artist on transformative power of dreadlocks
Clients travel from Auckland to Houhora for Haley's expertise in creating and maintaining dreadlocks.
News in brief: Two injured in crash, Whangārei Lotto winner, wind prompts fire warning
The latest news bites from around the region.
NZSA Northland Short Story Competition – high school winners
The themes of the stories were diverse.
Beachgoers watch as fire crews battle hilltop blaze
As of 3.45pm four fire trucks and 3 helicopters were on site.
The crucial role of goat culling in saving Northland’s kauri forests
Contract hunters remove 3000-4000 goats to protect Northland's kauri forests.
Hikurangi’s revival: From ghost town to community hub
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Why Northland's luxury stays are world-class escapes
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Two party revellers allegedly stabbed at Whangārei New Year’s Eve celebration
One person was transported to hospital in a serious condition.
News in brief: Police identify man found dead on Far North beach
Police identify man found dead on Far North beach; death not suspicious.
‘It made me cry’: Former drug-dealing gang member on the words that changed his life
Kamonn Flavell-Downey helps 170 youth, proves change is possible.
'It just kept dragging on': Frustrations with growing backlog of judge-alone trials
Lawyers fear some people are pleading guilty because their cases keep being adjourned.
Person dies after being found unresponsive in water at popular Northland bay
A rāhui has been placed on Bland Bay and will be lifted at 12pm on Thursday.
Umbrellas and tartan out in force at 152nd Waipu Highland Games
The event went ahead despite bouts of heavy rain — and crowds were pumping.
‘Drink to enjoy, not to medicate’: Far North deputy mayor's festive warning
Far North deputy mayor Kelly Stratford shares her journey from binge drinking to sobriety.
Thieves fleece visiting charity food growing group twice in 10 days
Thieves have hampered the efforts of a charity food growing initiative visiting Northland
Kevin Page: A whirlwind year of caravans, aches and pains, and change
Kevin Page reflects on a wild ride of a year.
Recession nothing to fear, according to new Northland business owners
You have to be crazy to start a business in a recession, right?
Meet Kaipara's fishing-mad mayor - the “Trump of the North”
'I’m not scared to confront issues we need to discuss.'
'Covered in mud': Mates' epic straight line challenge for charity
Friends scale cliffs, cross manure-filled creeks in five-day charity walk from Dargaville.
Urupukapuka Island - a paradise for nature lovers and history buffs
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Mitimiti magic for Far North Mayor, at the end of the winding gravel road
'This is the birthplace of New Zealand. Welcome home.'
Protecting our marine paradise: How it works, and if it's working
The Department of Conservation says ranger visibility deters offending.
Northlanders shouldn’t miss out this must-do attraction in their own backyard
Northlanders neglect biggest purpose-built visitor attraction north of Auckland
Whangārei Mayor's waistcoats add style to summer gardening
It is a time for family and friends for the mayor.
Store owners "pretty happy" with Boxing Day sales
Plenty of shoppers around for Boxing Day sales but few loaded up with bargains
Will Boxing Day sales be boom or bust? Whangārei retail expert says 'wait and see'
Boxing day sales expected to create even more mayhem than Black Friday
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If you think there's nothing to do in Northland - think again.
Hapū wins appeal against subdivision
Judges who threw out a consent say it was a clear case.
Northland weather: What to expect this Christmas
What does the weather have in store for Northlanders this festive season?