Vaping on the rise in Northland schools, survey finds
The Cancer Society has released a survey that indicates more kids are smoking at school.
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Para athletes creating their own legacy
Foy and Leslie must be at the top of the list for Northland's future sporting legends.
Top cop retires after sex assault acquittal
Detective Inspector Kevin Burke had been suspended since April 2017.
Police say no malicious intent despite allegations made in Facebook post
Police urge people to contact them directly rather then post on social media.
Northlanders off to Japan for Rugby World Cup
Hordes of Northlanders are off to Japan for a "familiar" event.
Four whales stranded at Uretiti in Northland die, fears for others
Four whales stranded at Uretiti in Northland die.
How rugby saved a life: 'I feel free on the field'
An incredible story of Northland's Bron Hames coming back from the brink through rugby.
Pack a raincoat: More rain coming this afternoon
Showers will arrive in Auckland this afternoon, and heavy rain is possible.
Photos: Te Tai Tokerau proves te reo alive and well in the region
Parade in Whangārei about showing "that te reo is here to stay" organisers say.
Horses injured, put down after massive electrical storm
Dozens of horses injured in storm and at least three put down; another killed by dogs.
Northland MP: Northern railway 'a white elephant'
National MP says putting $95m of PGF fund into northern railway is a waste of money.
No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Dogs threatening Whangārei kiwi reserve efforts
Dogs threatening Whangārei kiwi reserve efforts
Northland Rugby, heed my warning
Will you still turn up to Northland's games if they continue a four-game losing streak?
Early thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day ahead
A widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.
Man wins major Lotto prize twice in two weeks
Whangārei man celebrates back-to-back Lotto wins just one week apart.
Arrest after armed police, dogs descend on Whangārei
'It looks like every police car in Whangārei is here.'
$94M to upgrade rail line from Northland to Auckland
$94M to upgrade rail line from Northland to Auckland
Whangārei school in lockdown after suspected explosive device found
Whangārei school in lockdown after suspected explosive device found
Charge on Whangārei man upgraded to murder
Police upgrade a Whangārei man's charge from assault on a child to murder.
Reports on sagging land expected early this week
Stan Semenoff to do remedial work to prevent future damage to land he's developing.
Fatal accident in Central Whangārei this morning
Fatal accident in Central Whangārei this morning
'He loved being out there catching crooks': Policeman farewelled
Acting Senior Sergeant Mark Andrews was down to earth, hated the limelight and was humble.
Film crew catch orca on ray and shark hunt off Northland coast
National Geographic luckily got footage of two killer whales off Taiharuru.
Pubs keen to extend opening hours during RWC
Northland bars are backing a move to let them stay open till the end of late-night games.
'Beast from the East' weather looms - 24 straight days of rain
And September and October are not looking too great either.
Police await post mortem report after toddler dies
It is the third death of a child investigated in Northland within the past 12 months.
Steven Adams and Willie Apiata visit Whangārei
As soon as they could, the kids crowded around the NBA star, Steven Adams.
Northland baby homicide: man appears in court
The 5-month-old boy died in Northland.
5-month-old baby dead, charges laid as homicide investigation unfolds
A baby boy has died after an alleged assault in Northland last night.
Iwi leader backs MP's plan to break Māori reoffending
Strategy that aims to lower the proportion of Māori in prisons has been launched.
NZ's biggest drug bust - a comedy of errors and 500kg of meth
It was a Sunday morning, and Constable Thomas Nankivell had just started his shift.
Seventh brush with death: 73-year-old reckons latest rescue closest one yet
Seventh brush with death the closest yet, says rescued man Ross Mead.