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Police took man to hospital but didn’t warn he was a suicide risk – within hours he was dead
Man had left the hospital and taxied to the airport when police were called to assist.
‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.
WorkSafe opens investigation after man dies in rural Northland
Police say they were notified around 2pm on Friday, March 28.
Youngsters openly smoking meth prompt Ngāpuhi to seek urgent action
Ngāpuhi are calling for the Government to address meth, social and poverty crises.
Northland braces for heavy rain amid unseasonal heat
MetService says warm temperatures overnight indicate rain is on its way.
Ngāti Hāua sets sights on self-determination and change
The lead iwi negotiator says jobs, housing and health improvements are priorities.
'You didn’t care if you hurt him': Mother guilty of causing baby's brain damage
The mother insisted she only tried to wake the baby with a simple shake.
‘Absolutely immeasurable’: Guide dogs' impact on blind community
The Highams have raised six Labrador puppies since 2018.
‘Craziest feeling’: Whangārei crew strikes historic gold at national rowing event
The team was part of Whangārei Rowing Club's best performance.
Kerikeri’s Community Family Service shuts down
Far North budgeting service lacks funds to keep helping hundreds of families
One dead after car vs truck collision at Haruru
Driver dies at scene of fatal crash at Haruru, near Paihia
Firefighters tackling large vegetation fire near Mangakahia
More than 20 firefighters are onsite at a large vegetation fire at Nukutawhiti
Far North’s Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival attracts thousands
The festival, which started in 2008, rocks Ōtiria Marae in cultural celebration.
Far North gets plenty of aroha from Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro
Busy Far North tour for Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro with packed schedule of events
Lost everything again: Kiwi’s Brisbane home flooded for second time
Rochelle Bekker's family lost most of their possessions in 2022. Now it's happened again.
New home needed for Whangārei’s Zonta Great NZ Book Sale
A new venue is needed so Whangārei's Zonta Great NZ Book Sale can hold its 31st chapter.
Retirees’ heartfelt letter to intruder: ‘We have to start small, and we want to start with you’
Catherine Walbran saw a tall figure in a hoodie before the intruder fled.
Northland to boast second-highest structures in NZ as wind farm takes flight
Northland's wind farm will have 12 turbines, each 206m tall.
Homecoming match: Trailblazing ref set for milestone game
International rugby referee Natarsha Ganley will finally be on home turf in Whangārei.
Champions celebrated: Northland’s sporting stars shine at awards night
Whangārei boxer Lani Daniels won the Supreme Award at the 2024 Northland Sports Awards.
Skills of sheep dogs and handlers on show in Whangārei
Mount Manaia Sheep Dog Trial Club's annual trial this Sunday.
'Zero tolerance': Police nab youths in stolen vehicle after reported burglary
A 14yo has appeared in Kaitāia District Court and a 17yo is set to appear next week.
Pedestrian suffers serious injuries after being struck by vehicle
Emergency services responded to reports of the crash around 6.53am.
Kerikeri could almost double with new plan out on how to deal with the growth
Draft plan to manage growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa, public urged to give feedback.
News briefs from the Far North - Brain Aid, ladies bring a cue and horses need home
News snippets from the Far NOrth
Kaitāia MetalFest 4 back for musical mayhem
Powerful line-up for Kaitāia MetalFest 4 in May
Rotorua water to be fluoridated by Friday
The council will also make two temporary sources of unfluoridated water available.