MP talks period poverty with Duchess
North MP credits Markle with opening up once-taboo topic of period poverty.
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Robbery among charges for state care kids
One charged with the aggravated robbery of the Rainbow Dairy in Whangārei on August 21.
Cat burglar steals from neighbours
A 1-year-old black and white moggy has a penchant for crime.
Fatal crash brings North road toll to 27
Fatal head-on crash on gravel road near Kaiwaka brings Northland road toll to 27.
New road parallel to SH1 for risky stretch
A new road that will run parallel to the existing SH1 will be built on dangerous stretch.
Waitemata DHB: Despite limitations most hospital buildings still safe
Quality of care provided from within the hospital buildings was still very high, says DHB.
Victims of fatal crash south of Whangārei named
The two women were killed when the vehicles they were passengers in collided.
Death at a holiday park: Residents wake to homicide inquiry
A man arrived at Otaika Accommodation Park with critical injuries. He died at the scene.
Man who died at motor camp was going to be a dad
"Despite efforts to revive him, he died at the scene," police said.
Injured motorcyclist to hospital
Motorcyclist to hospital after being injured in Northland crash
$224m funding boost for North Shore/Whangarei hospitals
The funding will go towards improving surgery units and new facilities
Whangārei ticket scammer in custody
Tickets to Rhythm and Vines, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars and Macklemore gigs didn't turn up.
Man fined for fishing in marine reserve
Man fined $500 and relieved of his four snapper after being caught in marine reserve.
Marae attack, precious photos smashed off walls
Photos of tupuna - ancestors - were smashed off the marae walls.
Legally blind student wins archery competition
Blind Whangarei teen didn't even practice before archery competition at Halberg Games
One-year-old superhero battles rare cancer
Grayson Partridge was diagnosed with a rare cancer at only 8-months-old
Child restraint rules add to teacher stress
Whangārei principal says calling police or exclusion only option for volatile pupils.
Art for Rainbow's End attraction painted in Whangārei
The dark, gory images boards were painted in a studio near Kamo.
Rural mental health, Maori stats grim
Being a young, male, Māori living in rural Northland may be a script for mental illness
Facebook scam: Mum sold fake Sheeran, Mars tickets
At least 49 victims paid $16,870 into Pou's account but she failed to deliver tickets.
SH1 in Whangarei now open after crash
Motorists should still expect delays as crews work on downed poles and lines.
Lion's mane jellyfish delights at Whangārei Heads
The jellyfish was found on the beach at Urquharts Bay on Saturday.
Facebook rape case: Jury warned they will hear terrible details
Jury told they would hear some "pretty awful things" during trial.
Road to ruin: Increased ACC levies proposed
Average motor vehicle levy up by 12.1 per cent from $113.95 to $127.68 each year.
Kawerau retirement plan dashed after tenants trash home
She ended up being too scared to move in and bought a house in Invercargill instead.
North sport and rec course fit for the future
NorthTec and Sport Northland sign statement over sport and recreation course
Air NZ warned to 'pull up their socks' after Fly My Sky expansion
Small airline has plans to enter the Northland market.
One year delay in bowel cancer diagnosis
Man ends up with a colostomy bag after late diagnosis of bowel cancer.
Person trapped after serious crash
The person was passed into the care of St John Ambulance staff.
SH1 speed camera clocks up $2.6m in fines in six months
This speed camera clocked more than 24,000 speeding vehicles in the first half of the year