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Closing submissions in the Bridget Simmonds murder trial
Jury in Northland murder trial to retire around noon today.
Northland police at the scene of shooting in Dargaville
Two people were reportedly injured in the firearms incident in Dargaville this afternoon.
Atrocious goat track: Motorist fumes over state of Northland state highway
Northland motorists are tired of forking out to fix car damage caused by state highways.
Meat works losing 'millions' through staff shortages
Meat works stretched - and a national campaign planned to match workers with employers.
Principal - what barefoot kids really need is a home of their own
A further 60,000 jackets to be handed out to Kiwi kids.
'I love you son': Families' grief as man charged with murder
The man killed in Saturday's homicide has been named as Haze Peihopa, 23, from Auckland.
Misspelling 'Whatuwhiwhi' and the ugly viral video that followed
A viral video of a racial slur has led to an apology from the pub where it was filmed.
Nurses strike: 'I try to cry at home, I go to work afraid'
For eight hours, 1400 Northland nurses stopped work to ask for a better deal.
Whangārei police appeal for sightings of van linked to drive-by shooting
The white Toyota Hiace van is believed to be involved in the Kamo drive-by shooting in May
SNA opposition grows in Northland with protest hīkoi planned
Northlanders opposed to SNA policy to march in protest.
'I'm very proud of her': Christabel's dad on NZ Popstars win
New Zealand has a new Popstar and her family hail from Northland.
Northland police arrest nearly 50 people as gangs stripped of guns and cash
Police say the message sent to gangs with guns will be more powerful than the results.
Multi-award-winning cemetery earns high NZ accolade
The award was recognition of Maunu Cemetery's successful natural burial site.
Ngātiwai Trust Board opposed to SNA policy on Māori land
Ngātiwai Trust Board opposes SNA policy applying to Māori land.
Auckland to Kerikeri growth corridor planned to aid development
Urban growth corridor stretching from Auckland to the Bay of Islands moves closer.
Whānau 'stunned' after losing everything in house fire
A Northland family are grateful to be alive after a blaze took hold as they slept.
'Mass mobilisation' over SNA policy
FNDC has extended deadline for responses to proposed SNA as protests take place.
'Kids are getting punished for the disability they have'
Hui hears accounts of how mainstream education has let down young disabled Kiwis.
One person killed, three others injured in truck and car crash near Kaiwaka - SH1 closed
Motorists can prepare for delays and diversions following a serious crash in Kaiwaka.
Northland police name pair found dead after Awarua shooting
The men's families have requested privacy while they grieve their loved ones.
Teacher's lucky escape as tree falls on house
Kaitaia teacher has lucky escape as she leaves bed shortly before tree falls on bedroom.
Threats spark AOS callout, manhunt in Horeke area
The search sparked up again on Tuesday afternoon after a sighting in Utakura Valley.
Northland dairy farm scene of double tragedy in Awarua shooting
A police investigation to the shooting was well under way with more details expected soon.
Threats made before family home destroyed by fire
The Advocate understands a woman and two children left the house after threats were made.
First loss for table toppers in South Zone rugby competition
Breakdown was the key to Otamatea's win over Mid Western in heavy underfoot conditions.
Police arrest women over robbery of elderly resident
Today's arrests came off the back of hard work by the police and help from the public.
Woman pleads guilty to robbing 92-year-old
Lead offender already in jail after admitting robbery, wounding, using stolen bank cards.
Police probe second Northland shooting in a week
A 35yo has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and presenting a firearm.