Northland's Matapouri Rd scene of fatal crash
Northland's 2021 road toll rises to 7 after death near Matapouri
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Housing move 'decreasing the rental pool' - landlords representative
New Government announcements won't help desperate renters and the homeless.
Advocate, Herald 'legend' Tony Verdon dies aged 67
'He was a generous, gentle guy and a bloody good joker. Everybody loved Tony.'
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Woman found guilty while her partner will be re-tried
Jury unable to reach verdict on man allegedly involved in police pursuit in the Far North.
Whangārei Mayor opposed to Government putting fluoride in council water supply
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai is against Government moves to fluoridate water supplies.
'Our hearts will never mend': Grieving couple seek police apology over 'lies'
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Mangawhai locals marvel at magnificent mako cruising the waters
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Man on the run after assaulting cop, escaping police station
The police officer attacked was "incredibly fortunate" to escape serious harm.
Northland firefighters responding to blaze in Tutukaka
A helicopter is on the scene of a fire in Tutukaka, Northland.
Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake - Northpower apologises
Northpower has apologised after Northland's tsunami sirens went off by mistake
Teen killed in fatal crash should have worn seat belt - police
"No-one's life would've been lost if they were wearing a seat belt."
Kidnapping, ATM ordeal: Accused pair denied bail
The pair were arrested after a high-profile incident at ASB bank in Paihia last November.
'I hope this cop has learnt something': Complaint upheld
Complainant Fraye Dunbar remains confused about whether a policeman used profanity or not.
'Bureaucratic lunacy': Boy banned from bus, told to use $2300-a-year taxi
Parents say a taxi will cost taxpayers far more than letting their son on a school bus.
Anahera Pickering: How disengaged youth can be future leaders
2018 Census showed 2,400 young Northlanders were not in education, training or employment.
Two shots fired from car being chased in the Far North
Northland driver sped off after seeing police and was pursued through forestry road.
'Grief-stricken' man jailed after partner dies in fall from car roof
Driver should have checked partner had got off the roof before he drove off, judge says.
Whangārei man escapes boat fire off Reotahi, but boat ends up on rocks
A Whangārei man is devastated a boat he spent months refurbishing was destroyed on rocks.
How two strangers saved a Whangārei father-of-five's life
St John treat more than 2000 Kiwis a year for an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Hapu wants council prosecuted after eels minced in pump
Eels chopped in Hikurangi Swamp pumps spark call for council prosecution.
Alleged Northland police dog shooter back in court
Alleged Northland police dog shooter appears in court - name suppression continued
Fears turn to cheers as lost diver helps rescuers land marlin
Wellington 67-year-old spent night clinging to rocks at remote Three Kings Islands.
Mangawhai Heads surf lifeguards win award for saving man
The man had sustained a serious cut to his leg that went all the way down to the bone.
Lockdown: Queues forming, motorists turned away at Auckland border checkpoints
Motorists without travel exemptions have already been turned away.
Whangārei mum guilty on two charges related to baby's death
Whangārei mum of five-month-old guilty on two charges laid after his death
1000 homes by the sea: Independent commissioners' decision pending on major project
All submitters have now been heard proposal to build 1000 homes and a business area.
Another big milestone for Hundertwasser Art Centre project
Trees are being lifted by crane to be planted atop the Hundertwasser Art Centre building.
Far North charity gets $50,000 from teens who won national waiata comp
Northland teens donate $50,000 waiata prize to Shine on Kaitaia charity.
Meningococcal death: Leaders plead for help as 'well-loved' boy passes away
Covid-19 had restricted some vital health services to Northland's most in need whānau.
Six-hour ordeal: Divers stranded on island after boat breaks anchor
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