Person killed in logging truck crash on State Highway 15
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Whangārei police get a bit too close to head-on crash
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Man who attacked lawyer in courthouse lift challenges time behind bars
The lawyer was rushed to hospital in an ambulance and suffered multiple injuries.
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DoC shocked as children kick and abuse protected chicks on beach
Variable oystercatchers have been protected since 1922.
Police appeal for information on Matauri Bay road death in Far North
Northland beach community road death sparks call from people for help
A game changer for community sport: New guidelines around concussion welcomed
New guidelines around how to deal with concussions in sport comes into play this winter.
Teen admits role in violent armed robbery at Michael Hill
More than $50,000 worth of jewellery was stolen and three women were injured.
'Where's the tall guy?' Deportee storms home, questions man at gunpoint
The man was deported from Australia for burglaries and robbery.
Threatening behaviour force Kaipara school to initiate 'precautionary' lockdown
The principal says the school gates were closed as a precautionary measure.
Have an adventure: NZTA announces detour routes ahead of Brynderwyns closure
Dates confirmed for extensive roadworks along State Highway 1.
New Port Nikau pier could boost marine sector and community, mayor says
The latest pier at the marina is due to be completed later this month.
Still-burning wetland fire forces residents to evacuate their homes
One mum says she and her children could barely breathe as they fled their home.
Why the Kaipara Mayor dressed in an English Victorian costume on Waitangi Day
The mayor says the costumes were well received by many - Māori included.
Overseas company spends $25m on 1800ha of Northland farmland for forestry
'We really need to be looking at what is the long-term forestry future.'
'They’re there to learn': Hopes cellphone ban will be a positive change
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'Two, four, six, eight, this government is out the gate': 1000 people take part in hīkoi to defend te Tiriti o Waitangi
The march left Cape Reinga at dawn on February 2.
Tensions flatline at Waitangi Day ceremony - unless you are David Seymour
The Act leader was booed by the crowd at the dawn ceremony.
History-making Māori land marches woven into defence at Harawira child sex-abuse trial
The complainant acknowledged disliking the defendant's high-profile activist family.
Dotterel chicks ready to fly from Northland beach
Threatened dotterel chicks on Northland beach ready to fly.
One dead after water-related incident in Northland
Police are making enquiries on behalf of the Coroner.
New fishing rules expected to tackle kina infestation in Northland
Northland would be the first region to see the changes.
A New Dawn: Whangārei's first cruise ship lands at Marsden Point, passengers get grand welcome
The welcome was a great experience which exceeded their expectation.
Far North council changes Māori name ahead of Waitangi Day
The refresh did not alter the council’s legal name.
'The thing with cancer is, it doesn’t discriminate': Young mum's message after shock diagnosis
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Fuel security driving government study on reopening Marsden Point refinery
Resources Minister Shane Jones says the refinery is key for the country's resilience.
Celebrity Treasure Island winner and comedian opens up about his friends, mum and his show
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Health warning issued as fire burns in Kaipara
Residents woke to ash and soot on their cars.
'Fight for justice': BNZ told to reimburse scam victims nearly $300k after missing ‘red flags’
The Banking Ombudsman found BNZ had missed crucial warning signs of a known scam.