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Man facing fine for carving up native kauri and tawa

Northlander found guilty of illegally milling native kauri and tawa.

Education leader lauds Government strategy targeting 'disappearing students'

The strategy aims to return vanishing students to classrooms around the country.

'At some point' teen intended to meet girl for sex: Judge

Man instigated sexually explicit exchange of messages with 12-year-old Facebook friend.

Popular judge will preside for another two years before fully retiring

Northland's Judge John McDonald will preside for another two years before fully retiring

Kiwi cast named for Ninety-Mile Beach drug bust series

The stars of the six-part drama series filmed in Ahipara are officially revealed.

'We just want answers': Friends, family appeal for info about woman's death

Police are treating 36-year-old's death, at Waipapa Landing last month, as "unexplained".

Otaika liquor store ram raid latest of many

The shop is not the first in Otaika to be ram raided.

Inspiring the next generation - Black Ferns give Whangārei a taster ahead of games

The Black Ferns strapped their boots on for an open training at Pohe Island.

'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.

'The system is broken': Kids falling out of school puts demand on Alternative Education

Alternative education space in Northland is filled with over-capacity and minimal funding.

Delayed report, Oranga Tamariki's actions enabled more robberies by 14yo - lawyers

The 23 other charges he faces may be dropped due to delay in getting psychological report.

Opportunity knocks for Northland rugby clubs and communities

Rugby for Life is set to create opportunities for Northlanders through the power of rugby.

Man caught with child sex abuse publications fights to keep his name secret

Man files appeal against refusal to grant him permanent name suppression.

Students stranded as school bus firms cancel run at short notice

A severe lack of local bus drivers has left some families scrambling to get kids home.

More youth encouraged to connect with culture through marae-based workshop

Rangatahi Ora is conducting a three-day marae-based workshop from June 17 to 19.

Widow, whānau disagree over Tommy Murray's last wishes after body taken north for burial

Former MP urges Māori-Pākehā couples to have vital talk long before grim reaper arrives.

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.