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Logging truck crash in Northland
A crash involving a logging truck in Otaika Valley Road has become the seventh logging truck crash in Northland just over seven weeks.

Trial starts following possum hunting death
A Northland man out shooting possums with his family at night was confronted by a neighbour who tried to wrestle a slug gun off the hunter before stabbing him, a jury has heard.

Push for register of 'poisoning' tenants
Property manager calls for a public register naming tenants who contaminate rental properties with methamphetamine.

Matt Watson wants quota change
The quota system needs to change to ensure commercial fishermen are not illegally dumping catch, says fisherman.

One seriously injured in crash near Whangarei
One person is in a serious condition after their car left the road and landed in a paddock near Whangarei.

Outrage over teens' sentence
A sentence of home detention for four Northland teenagers for a burglary spree totalling nearly $80,000 in stolen property has been labelled "inadequate" and too lenient.

The adrenaline-rush burglars
Young men full of bravado stole boats, fishing gear, outboard motors and tools worth nearly $80,000 for an adrenaline rush.

Claim blood sample 'unlawful' rejected by judge
A judge has rejected a Northland nurse's claim that a blood sample taken from her foot was unlawful and breached her Bill of Rights.

Tanekaha rapt to home kiwi
Twelve kiwi have been released on to farmland and bush at Hikurangi Swamp after years of hard work by farmers from the Tanekaha area finally paid off.

Spirits fly on scenic trip
Fifty-eight not-so-lucky youngsters had a day to remember yesterday - enjoying a scenic flight above New Zealand.

Judge surprised driver could function
A Northland school teacher driving with nearly five times the legal alcohol limit has amazed a judge.

Sex attack jogger still in hospital
Young woman dragged off running track and driven to a house where she was assaulted.

Study: 14,000 coastal properties at risk
The 14,000 Northland properties are at risk from climate change-related flooding and erosion, compared with 1090 at the last review 10 years ago.

Logging truck crashes: Drivers blamed
Five logging truck crashes in less than a month across Northland deemed "totally unacceptable and intolerable", says transport industry leader.

Logging truck rolls near Whangarei
A logging truck rolled near Whangarei early this morning, trapping its driver for an hour.

Driver charged after deaths
The driver of a vehicle involved in a double fatality in Northland has been charged with causing the deaths and will appear in court this morning.

Rally in solidarity for attack victim + video
A young woman was subjected to a vicious sexual attack on Friday while on her morning jog.

Motorsport: Holder holds centre stage
World Rally Championship leader Hayden Paddon put the Rally of Whangarei field to the sword yesterday but it was his protege David Holder at centre stage.

Walkers gather to 'take back the loop'
At least 1000 walkers have gathered for a "take back the loop" walk at Whangarei's popular Hatea Loop walkway.

Rescue helicopter sent to MVA Rally
A rescue helicopter has been sent to the MVA Rally in Whangarei following an incident at the event this morning.

Man in court over attack on jogger
A man accused of kidnapping, sexually violating and causing grievous bodily harm to a woman who was jogging in Whangarei has been remanded in custody.

Bust-up follows hearing for Rata murder accused
A man wielding a hammer and advancing towards another person during a scuffle outside the Whangarei courthouse was stopped in his tracks by security officers.

'Victim' father jailed for killing son
A Whangarei man who stabbed his son to death during an argument while drinking has to forever live with the consequence of his actions, a judge said.