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Contractor awarded $4.3m after Whangārei District Council wrongly closed his quarry

Whangārei contractor to get $4.3M from council after its negligence closed his quarry

Big rise in e-scooter ACC claims in Whangārei since Beam trial started

53 new ACC claims in six months of Whangārei e-scooter trial - a four-fold rise.

Shane Reti: Dental exam wait climbs for kids across the country

Up to two thirds of kids in some DHBs are waiting for dental appointments.

Elderly man found unconscious in Whangārei Marina waters

Northland Police are investigating a water-related incident in Whangārei.

Renowned Māori astrologer Rereata Makiha reveals best spots to see Matariki

Northlanders gearing up to see the Matariki star cluster may have to adjust their sights.

'Pull your head in': Judge to woman who breached home detention

Woman who twice breached home detention pleads with judge to let her stay on the sentence

Graduating teachers carry region's hopes

Tai Tokerau's education graduates share their learning experiences

The council introducing mandatory snip 'n' chip rule for pet cats

The change has received praise from the country's oldest and largest animal welfare group.

'If the wages were liveable, I wouldn't leave' NorthTec nursing graduate moves to Australia

NorthTec holds four graduation ceremonies over two days to celebrate two graduate cohorts.

Historic child sex abuse crimes put former drug kingpin back in jail

The court was told the girls were about 8 and 11 when the abuse occurred.

Judge says concern for children in drink-driver's car no licence for dangerous attack

Resident angered by drink-driver's antics claimed he acted in self-defence.

Liquorland Otaika targeted in overnight ram raid

Liquorland Otaika is the latest business to be targeted by ram raiders.

Woman lured from van by man who claimed she had a flat tyre

Intoxicated man tricks woman out of her van and drives away, refusing to stop for police.

Big increase in calls to police for mental health incidents

Northland police are being called to more mental health incidents than ever.

'Naivety not an excuse': Auckland boatie fined for illegal landing

The man's unauthorised landing on Whatupuke breached the Reserves Act.

Police justified in using dog to stop man fleeing checkpoint

The man turned out to be wanted for firearms and drug offences.