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Jonah Lomu's 'niece' loses last chance to appeal sentences for importing meth
Selaima Fakaosilea was sentenced for her involvement in the Ninety-Mile Beach drug bust.
Expect delays after diesel spill causes partial road blocks in Whangārei
Rural road blocks in place after diesel spill.
Judges impressed by 'stunning' quality of Science Fair entries
Students received recognition for their work in the form of high praise and awards.
Strangers tried to save motorcyclist killed in Whangārei crash
The crash happened at the intersection of Sands Rd and Ngunguru Rd.
High needs students suffering under 'negligent' support model
Principals say the current In Class Support model has reached crisis level.
Samoa Rugby World Cup hopes propped up by Kaitāia's Jordan and James Lay
Kaitāia brothers James and Jordan Lay at second RWC with Samoa
Officers nab alleged offender behind several Kamo burglaries
The person thought to be behind the spate of thefts was arrested today.
Tiny boatshed attracts big attention
Interest in the 24sq m property has been off the scale.
Family of thrill-seeking soldier pay tribute a year on
Raymond Trembath left the NZ Army for adventure in Africa with the French Foreign Legion.
Tributes paid for conservation 'legend' who proved 'extinct' bird had survived
A remarkable thing about David Crockett is that all his work with the tāiko was voluntary.
Mayor and strangers rally to help 80yo man whose home was destroyed in blaze
Online fundraising effort for elderly man whose home burned down.
Storm damage repairs at Cape Rēinga to take 4-6 weeks
Access to Cape Rēinga is restricted while storm repair work is done.
Customer trespassed after concerns car dealer painted over severe rust
Value Cars Whangārei said it wasn't responsible for the vehicle as it didn't sell the car.
Iwi leader says Kaitāia Airport future assured for at least 35 years
A site occupation has been averted and an iwi leader says the land dispute is resolved.
Loopholes in vape regulations a worry, expert says
Expert says new vape measures will not be as effective as hoped.
Fire chief calls for helping hands after 80yo man loses everything in blaze
House fire causes 80-year-old man to lose everything.
Cat's got your, er, gardening gloves: Meet Milo, the cheeky thieving feline
Milo has paw-fected the art of pinching gardening gloves from unsuspecting neighbours.
Northland Kauri Volleyball sets itself up for greater success
The men have a rare game on home turf which they say will be a redemption match.
'He loved his life': Father-of-four underwent 6 surgeries to try to beat brain cancer
Brett Hunter's wife Jo has opened up about her late husband's cancer journey.
Far North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty plea
News snippets from the Far North.
Cat-astrophe: Northland groups welcome report recommending mandatory desexing
Animal welfare groups are backing a report that would make desexing cats mandatory.
Northland's Mea Motu and Lani Daniels defending world boxing titles on Saturday
Asthma won't stop Kaitāia's Mea Motu defending her IBO super bantamweight title.
Business cops $405k penalty after tourist's death in ‘horrific’ sand boarding incident
Big $405K penalty for Far North tour company after death of tourist on sand dunes.
Compulsory teaching requirements won't work, educators say
The one size fits all approach toward students is being labelled 'unrealistic' by some.
71 years old and still saving lives: Meet Ruawai's veteran firefighter
Firefighter determined to carry on until the next crop of firefighters emerge.
Home of convicted Northland farmer Allan Titford destroyed in arson attack
Kaikohe arson: Home belonged to jailed farmer Allan Titford.
Kaipara mayor shuts down claim he misled council over Julian Batchelor
The claim was made after Julian Batchelor made a surprise appearance at a council meeting.
Full day of music, food and fun at Bay of Islands’ it! Festival
Bay of Islands it! Festival to deliver top music, food and beverages.
'It was like watching a movie': Off-duty lifeguard hailed for dramatic dog rescue
A trip to the beach took a sour turn when a pet dog plunged over a cliff into surf.
Firefighters rescue elderly resident after fire breaks out in bedroom
Fire and Emergency crew advise the public on having predetermined escape plans.
$405,000 in fine, reparation, costs for Far North company over sandboarding tourist's death
Sand Safari tour company sentenced over Te Paki sandboarding death.
Theft in broad daylight leaves an elderly woman distraught
Police are investigating an incident where an elderly woman had her valuables stolen.
Increase in access and dropping prices of meth and cannabis a worry, study finds
Worry over the availability and declining prices of meth and cannabis in Northland.