Search for whale tangled in rope called off for the day
Rope around the whale's head means it is not able to move freely, though it can breathe.
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Protests as DoC prepares for 1080 drop
Protests against the use of 1080 poison will be held in several Northland towns tomorrow.
Rescuers on way to help whale tangled in rope in Bay of Islands
Rescuers are on the way to help humpback whale tangled in rope in Bay of Islands.
Spiritual leader's massive new $35m NZ base
Ilchi Lee plans to spend up to $35m building 'Earth Village' near Puketi Forest.
New group puts NorthPort back on agenda
Ports advisory group chair said having the first meeting at NorthPort ''sent a message''.
Three arrests after P labs bust in North
Two young children living at a Tokerau Beach rental property where police say P was made.
Mycoplasma bovis understood to be in Kaipara
Ashley Cullen is urging Northland farmers to register for NAIT.
Kiwi numbers growing in Opua State Forest
Pest control efforts credited as kiwi numbers boom in state forest.
Daffodil Day dedication for 16-year-old
Northland mum's Daffodil Day commitment for late daughter.
Logging truck spills load near Kawakawa, delays expected
Logs strewn over main highway after truck and trailer accident.
Roller doors glow red hot as workshop razed by fire
Firefighters managed to stop the flames spreading to an adjoining workshop.
Chopper called for burns victim
Patient in moderate condition after suffering burns in Kerikeri.
Officers assaulted during bail check
Man allegedly breaching his bail committed the assaults in spite of being Tasered twice.
Rainbow Warrior to visit as Greenpeace celebrates exploration ban
Rainbow Warrior will travel around New Zealand as part of the Oil Free Seas tour.
Jones wants Treaty grounds trust change
Trust's commercial arm a "superfluous appendage", Minister says
Person killed after being hit by truck in Tauranga
State Highway 29A is closed in both directions at the scene.
Man left with nothing but undies after fire
Far North man scrambles out bedroom window as fire guts home.
Long dispute over Urupukapuka Island access ends
Fullers GreatSights will spend $1m-plus on a new wharf as part of the deal with Explore.
Former Waitangi National Trust employee charged over alleged $1.2 million fraud
Former Waitangi National Trust employee charged over alleged $1.2 million fraud.
$27,000 fine after sleepy teen fishing boat capsize
A 17-year-old deckhand fell asleep while on watch.
Bay of Islands: Waters of winter
The Bay of Islands provides a beautiful backdrop for winter yachting lessons.
Student stabbed in ear while defending teacher from attack
A Northland College student was assaulted while trying to protect his teacher.
NZ's first openly gay Anglican priest ordained
Northland man Chris Swannell first openly gay Anglican priest in NZ.
Stranded whale to spend second night on Northland beach
It might never be known what caused two humpback whales to become stranded on Ripiro Beach
Aucklanders blamed for forcing up Northland rents
It seems Aucklanders are pushing up rents in Northland.
Northern battle site gets wahi tapu status
Northland Northern Wars battle site gets wahi tapu status.
Gang killing: Woman tried to stop partner's final car ride
Partner of shot gang member gives evidence.
Union wants boiler shut down after second incident
Union wants AFFCO Moerewa boiler to be shut down after second incident.
Smoke alarms save family, fire chief says
Family fast asleep when fire broke out shortly after midnight, woken by alarms.
Woman at crash site hit by second vehicle
A Kerikeri woman, hit by a car as she helped at the scene of a crash, wants lower speed.
$18m investment in Kerikeri fruit industry
Te Puke-based firm invests in packing machines, shed and cool stores in Kerikeri.
First cruise ship at Northport booked for 2021
First cruise ship at Northport will arrive for Hundertwasser and hotel opening.