Prisoner let out to attend tangi now on the run, crashes car then steals another
The man, reported to be prisoner, crashed just after 7pm in Oakleigh.
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Gift of rescue, support boats to boost safety in Northland waters
New vessels destined for Coastguard Bay of Islands and Ngā Waka o Tai Tokerau.
No end in sight for SH1 Loop Rd construction in Whangārei
NZTA cannot confirm the completion date for the ongoing Loop Rd roundabout construction.
'Long way to recovery': Container awaits donations for Tonga
A shipping container has arrived in Dargaville for Northlanders to donate aid to Tonga.
Northland local Govt leaders should 'like their counterparts' be fully vaxxed
Northland's local government leaders called on to 'set good example' around vaccination.
Ten memorable Waitangi moments
Waitangi has evolved from protest flashpoint to an inclusive, colourful and fun festival.
Government responds to calls for checkpoints at Northland gateways
Tai Tokerau Border Control has renewed its calls for checkpoints amid the Omicron outbreak
Māori representation sees Sport Northland Board now truly co-governed
Māori representation on Sport Northland Board sees true co-governance.
Northland has 21 new Covid cases as Omicron becomes dominant variant in region
Northlanders urged to get tested for Covid 19 and vaccinated with 21 new Covid cases
Lawyer has contracted Covid defendant says
Former Northland prison officer's sentencing for Arms Act offending adjourned.
Kiwifruit orchards and commercial buildings boosting value of Ngāpuhi's $150 million-plus investment fund
"A solid start" - assessment of the first year of Ngāpuhi Investment fund by chair
Russell flagpole attack upsets local hapū
Flagpole has been fenced off for safety until permanent repairs can be carried out.
Mixed reaction by Northland leaders to reopening of NZ borders
Stranded Paihia businesswoman in Perth feels unwelcome in her own country.
Northland tourism, hospitality businesses welcome reopening timeline
But business owners says tourism won't really benefit until the isolation rule is dropped.
'People were dying faster than they could be buried': Ahipara's Jaqi Brown shares her vaccination journey
The Spanish flu tragedy and whooping cough "horrors" spurred Jaqi Brown's vaccinations.
Plenty to see and do this Waitangi weekend
Large events may have been cancelled but the Northland region offers many attractions.
Boy, 12, charged with murder after 62yo's body found in crashed car
Judge orders mental health report for young murder-accused.
Boy, 12, among Northland young people involved in three separate murder cases
12 year-old among Northland young people involved in three High Court murder cases
Northland records 14 new Covid cases in Kerikeri, Kaitāia, and Whangārei
Here are the latest details about Northland case numbers.
Qualmark tourism award for Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre
Art centre hasn't even officially opened and already has garnered tourism award.
Northland cricket-lovers invited to apply for junior academy
Applications now open for eleven young women aged 12-18 to join the ANZ Next XI.
John Williamson: Catch and punish the speeders
Better to catch and punish the speeders now than make us all drive slower, Williamson says
Echoes of Shakespeare curse as Omicron hits Macbeth cast
So far 11 people in are the Kerikeri Macbeth cluster, with one still in hospital.
Defendant transferred from Whangārei District Court to Ngawha Prison tests positive for Covid
Whangārei District Court defendant tests positive for Covid-19 on transfer to prison
How many of Northland's elected representatives are double vaxxed against Covid?
Local Government NZ strongly encourages its members to get vaccinated against Covid.
Omicron plan's digital reliance sparks concerns for elderly
Northlanders urged to help elderly neighbours, especially if they're not internet savvy.
Northland news briefs: Five new Covid cases, beach rescue and road closure
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Emily Henderson: This too shall pass. Kia kaha.
The next couple of months will test us like nothing before.
Northland principals hit back over rumours schools to become vaccine clinics
Northland schools have rejected the Government's calls for onsite vaccination centres.
Nearly there: Northland's final push to hit 90 per cent
To reach 90 per cent fully vaccinated, another 5468 people still have to get their shots.
Arsonists putting Northland lives and property at risk
Northland fire chief gives warning to firebugs