'I never touched her': Taiawa Harawira, son of Māori rights icon, denies child sex predator charge
Prosecutors dismissed his testimony about his famous mother as "simply incredible".
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Teen father who dropped 5-week-old son from chest height twice had smoked cannabis
The father is on trial over the death of his son O'Shea Tuhoe Sergeant.
Top action at Kamo in Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles tennis tournament
Wind put an edge on Saturday's men's and ladies' games, Sunday was calm for mixed doubles.
Whangārei’s first advanced cardiology trainee gets to heart of patients’ needs
Whangārei's first cardiology trainee says he's learned more than he could've in Auckland.
Person killed in logging truck crash on State Highway 15
A section of Mangakahia Rd is currently closed.
Cyclone Gabrielle one year on: How Northland is picking up the pieces
Even though a year has passed, remnants of the storm's destruction remain.
Wonderful waves, sterling sun makes for IRB success at Waipū
The right amount of waves and sun led to a successful weekend for the IRB champs.
Whangārei police get a bit too close to head-on crash
A 31-year-old has been arrested after allegedly crashing into a police car.
Man who attacked lawyer in courthouse lift challenges time behind bars
The lawyer was rushed to hospital in an ambulance and suffered multiple injuries.
Northlanders both concerned and happy about supermarket facial recognition trial
Is Pak'nSave Whangārei one of the stores trialling the technology?
Fishing club reeling with delight after record number of marlin catches
The last spike in marlin catches was in 2016 during an El Niño climate pattern.
Our Treasures: The Desk of Dreams - help shape Whangārei Museum’s future
"What is at stake is the living links to taonga that never died."
Northland news briefs - Younghusband on display, fatal accident info sought and learn how to make lei
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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.
'They’re there to learn': Hopes cellphone ban will be a positive change
Schools are figuring out how to enforce the policy, which is compulsory by term 2.
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.'
'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
The 27yo felt at the peak of life when a shock diagnosis turned her world on its head.