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Public to have say as rescue chopper shift delayed

Series of meetings to discuss Northland Rescue Helicopter base lease extension.

'Let us never forget their sacrifice': Thousands brave cold-snap to commemorate Anzac Day

As dawn breaks Northlanders commemorates the country's fallen soldiers.

Whangārei records lowest ever March temperature with dry, cool start to autumn - but more rain and higher temps expected

Northland's record wet summer gives way to drier and cooler autumn.

Fresh fruit and vege off the menu for many Northlanders feeling cost of living effects

Stats NZ figures show a 14pc annual increase in grocery food prices.

Kayak lessons; veterans photo exhibition and police want reports of burnouts

News snippets from Northland.

Anzac Day 2023: The awfulness of battle through 21yo eyes

Letters record Charles Stewart Alexander's internal battle with what he witnessed at war.

Northland Rescue helicopter base shift could take 'another year or two'

Some residents are unhappy with news the lease has been extended.

International visitors rebound but bad weather impact felt

For some in Northland the weather meant fewer tourists.

Where to commemorate Anzac Day in Northland

There are services right around the region - here's a guide to where and when.

Pair accused after gas station stabbing death are in hospital

Shayden Perkinson was killed after a "serious assault".

Leaky, mouldy Dargaville Town Hall to close from Monday

Weather-tightness failure means part of the leaking town hall must be demolished.

Woman who assaulted Winz staffer jailed after further charges

Defendant had 28 pages of previous offences, court told.

74yo pensioner on the run remanded in custody in Whangārei

The woman is on lifetime parole for murder.

Two-term MP Angie Warren-Clark to stand for Labour in Whangārei in October’s general election

Warren-Clark is a list MP based in Tauranga.

Suppression lifted for teen charged with manslaughter of Northland baby

The teen has been charged with manslaughter in relation to a 5-week-old baby.

Whangārei Stand Up's anti-violence campaign takes off

New community movement Whangārei Stand Up gets a respected leader to front the campaign.

Warning as milk production and number of cows decline

The smallest average herd sizes are in Northland, Auckland and Taranaki.

How asking prices for homes compare to sold price tags

The figures suggest more vendors and buyers are reaching common ground.