PM vows Dame Whina's legacy will be taught in schools
Statue to 'Mother of the Nation' Dame Whina Cooper unveiled in Panguru before huge crowd.
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Robbery at vegetable stand leaves woman traumatised
A pregnant woman has been traumatised after being robbed at her family vegetable stall.
'Mother of the Nation' immortalised at Panguru
Statue based on iconic photo of Dame Whina Cooper and mokopuna starting 1975 Land March.
Hot stuff: More heat on the way after whopping 38.2C in Gisborne
Yesterday, Gisborne topped the charts at a whopping 38.2C, its hottest day since 1940.
Peters spurs efforts to move port to Northland with $40m cheque
The Govt will spend $100m on Northland rail, with $40m specifically for Northport.
Outgoing principal speaks out
New principal's post at Kamo High School to be advertised in the next few weeks.
Four men in court on cannabis charges relating to bust near Dargaville
Four men charged in relation to Northland cannabis bust appear in court.
Man cops nine months for punching cop
Northland cop had no lawful authority to stop man from checking his dog.
Surf lifesaver's Christmas Day search effort recognised
Because of the lifeguards' actions, the dead man returned to his family that day.
Is Ruakākā NZ's next beach volleyball hub?
Ruakākā Beach was considered by the tournament organiser as the best he had seen.
Troubled Kamo High School loses principal
Parents at Kamo High School told of principal's resignation a day before classes resume
One person dies following diving incident near Whangārei
The diver was found dead at 1.20pm off the coast of Taiharuru.
Two of the three new judges in Northland are women
Coroner Brandt Shortland appointed one of three judges for Northland.
Bream Bay surfer's best friend
Ruakākā local Roger Hall has been surfing together with his dog Taz for nearly two years.
Police notified after 15 election candidates fail to declare expenses
Law required candidates to declare expenses, however small, by December 13 last year.
Major Northland cannabis bust uncovers more than 4000 plants
Landowner told block of land would be used to grow produce to supply restaurants.
More than 4000 cannabis plants seized in police op
Police discover more than 4000 cannabis plants in five glass houses
Protest group places rāhui on Kerikeri Inlet carpark plans
Occupation ends at Windsor Landing, but hapū group places cultural ban on construction.
Person injured in building fire in Whāngārei
A fire investigator will look into how the blaze started.
Man writes himself in lead for child abduction and rape story
Northland man jailed fro having and distributing objectionable material.
Locals lead the rescue of six stranded boaties in Northland
Locals led the rescue operation.
Game fishing holds a place in NZ culture
Catching a marlin doesn't come around very often and should be celebrated.
Appeal for information after orca harassed at Helena Bay
Drone footage shows boats chasing pod and driving at speed over top of an orca.
Woman rescued off rocks feeling 'battered, bruised and grateful'
Rebecca Hessell is battered and bruised after being dragged under a blow hole in Hokianga.
Tangiteroria Sports Complex in Northland destroyed by early morning fire
Tangiteroria Sports Complex in Northland destroyed by early morning fire
Beach battle: Fence of steel poles erected to protect wildlife refuge
The fence required resource consent from the Northland Regional Council under the RMA.
Orca still tangled in crayfish pot line
The public are urged to call 0800 SEE ORCA if they see the injured orca.
Surf patrols on education mission and winning Lotto numbers
Lifeguards take skills on the road; check on the winning Lotto numbers.
Your weather: Summer sun returns for tennis final; heavy rain batters South
Lovely summer sun should bathe centre court for tomorrow's ASB Classic Women's Final.
Northland horsewoman 'blown away' by public support for wild foal
An orphan foal found in the Far North sand dunes sadly had to be euthanised.
Video: Monster marlin 'catch of the decade'
The last black marlin that size caught in the Bay of Islands area was over a decade ago.
Kerikeri's first Montessori school opens
The centre is the only Montessori school in Northland.
Kaipara Connection: Missing the sounds of summer
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.