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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.

Protracted legal stoush between landowners and lines company

Case remitted to the Environment Court to finalise easements sought by Top Energy.

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.

Wave surges hit Northland; threat downgraded

Tsunami risk to Northland from earthquake.

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.

Diver dies in Far North, another is rescued

The diver's death will be referred to the coroner.

What do Northland councils think about repeal of RMA?

The Government is replacing the RMA with three new Acts this parliamentary term.

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

Bankrupt Whangārei man pleads for a discharge

Judge orders Whangārei man to pay $2500 in costs to avoid conviction.

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

Closing a trip report is just as important as logging one to prevent emergency callouts.