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Gaelene Bright's alleged killer appears in Northland court
The man accused of murdering Northland woman Gaelene Bright appears in court
Woman hits 'rock bottom' after man secretly films sex act
Man told victim he was using his phone for its torch during intimate encounter.
Widow vows to take legal action after husband's body taken by whānau
A wife is vowing to fight to get her husband back.
Body found in water after woman reported missing near Haruru Falls
Death of 72-year-old who had gone for a walk earlier that day not suspicious, police say.
Patients might have to pay up or lose family doctor after funding shortfall
Funding increase of 3 per cent doesn't cover the cost of running a practice, GPs say.
Assuming the worst: Residents near controversial state housing estate put homes on market
For sale signs are springing up on Puriri Park Rd as a contentious housing project starts.
Brad Flutey claims no legislation to support mandatory mask wearing in public facilities
Flutey elects judge-alone trial to defend charges laid after a scuffle with police
Farmer furious after wandering dogs attack more than 100 sheep
The death of sheep has cost farmer Rex Roadley up to $25,000.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Nursing career spans more than three decades
Margareth Broodkoorn has been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours
Queen's Birthday Honours: Respected Hokianga scholar champion of Māori culture
Patu Hohepa was made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Histories of NZ can cause friction between cultures if not delivered right
Northland education experts reflect on the teaching of the new NZ history curriculum.
Wedding day chopper crash survivor: 'I knew my back was broken, there was screaming'
Rachel Jordan always knew something bad would happen when she was about 40
Revealed: The 'alarming' number of Northland businesses in liquidation
Liquidator warns more liquidations of Northland businesses likely.
Island paradise's new owner speaks after $22m price dropped
Hapu with 900 years link to island hoped Crown would landbank it.
Passenger admits aiding driver of fleeing car to shoot at police
Passenger in fleeing car admits steering car while driver fires directly at an officer.
Boat flips in surf off Mangawhai Heads
Sole occupant rescued, clinging to the hull of overturned tinny this morning.
'He looked down the sights at me': Cop shot at in pursuit
Passenger accused of deliberately assisting a driver to aim a gun at pursuing police
Former New Zealand women's rugby league team physiotherapist denied shot at Supreme Court appeal
Northland physio Skye Renes denied Supreme Court appeal against ACC fraud convictions.
For Whangārei school students, 'drama class is their safe haven'
A Whangārei school drama team fundraises to get to National Shakespeare Drama Festival.
'Northland young kids were getting addicted to vaping, while many parents have no clue'
Northland smoke-free adviser blames the increase in vaping retailers for more kids vaping
Legal aid lawyers getting a pay rise, debt repayment to be made easier
Nearly $14m paid to legal aid lawyers in Northland the past year.
'If a week is enough to solve the problems of a 'disturbed child', pigs can fly too'
Northland Principals worry the Interim Response Fund in the region is "just not enough".
Shane Reti: ED waiting times no longer being reported
Opinion: Emergency department wait times need to be reported publicly.
Judge tells drink-driver his excuses are 'bulls***'
Judge Greg Davis calls repeat drink-driver out on his excuses for endangering the public.
Hapū take a stand against gang violence in Kaikohe
Five hapū have joined forces to impose a rāhui, or cultural ban, on gang violence.
Education expert disappointed Northland didn't contribute more in curriculum changes
The new Aotearoa New Zealand's histories and Te Takanga o Te Wā curriculum begins in 2023.
Targeted funding to improving Māori health outcomes announced
Ministers have outlined a range of funding to assist Māori health and economic wellbeing.
Rāhui against gang violence declared in Kaikohe
More than 150 people marched against gun and gang violence in Kaikohe.
Judge concerned jail will entrench teen's criminal behaviour and gang links
A judge reluctantly jailed a teen robber, fearing he will be more antisocial on release.
Whangārei students walk more than 20km to raise money
Kamo Intermediate School students and teachers do the Mighty Walk, for fun and a cause.
Police find pistol during vehicle stop in Kaikohe
Police found a pistol during a vehicle stop in Kaikohe.
Butchered great white shark upsets Northland iwi and DoC
Kaipara iwi and DoC say the juvenile great white shark was butchered on a beach.
'Had I not had my stroke, had I been on top of my game, that fire would not have been lit' - Semenoff
Former Mayor says illegal rubbish fire was not his doing