Hot water bottle injuries in Northland cost ACC $175K in five years
Record winter for Northland hot water bottle injury claims.
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Diagnostic services receive state-of-the-art addition
TRG Imaging to bring high-tech imaging services to the Far North.
Linda Woods' whānau's powerful message to alleged killer's family
The whānau acknowledge the family of the murder accused, saying Kaikohe is a 'small town'.
Unpopular Bay of Islands' dog park plans revisited
The Far North council is investigating other options for a dedicated dog park in Kerikeri.
Club rugby: Wellsford give Mid Northern a fright before losing
Mid Northern scramble well in defence to hold out a rampant Wellsford.
Off-beam: Whangārei e-scooter injuries soar
There's been a 400 per cent rise in claims for e-scooter injuries in Whangārei in a year.
Shane Reti: Infrastructure vital for the north
OPINION: Shane Reti explains National's Infrastructure for the Future plan.
Bream Bay students the new guardians of Pukekauri Dam
Four schools in the Bream Bay area have joined together in a bid to stamp out pests
News briefs from Northland: Lotto winner, rāhui in place and series of crashes
News snippets from Northland.
Minister's explanation on higher fuel prices in Whangārei baffles mayor
Commerce Commission still looking at fuel price disparity in Whangārei and other towns
Council calls for submissions on dog rules
'It’s out the gate' - Whangārei resident concerned about out-of-control dogs.
Waikato University talent to audition at Sydney Opera House
The six students will audition as part of a new degree.
Body of missing Whangārei man Veon Smith found in reserve
Police say the 48yo's death is not being treated as suspicious.
Northland police boss lands new job: Claims district's troubles aren't signs of a broken promise
Hill is returning to his Southern roots as District Commander for Canterbury.
Gwen Lawson with the latest news from Northland’s bowls scene
Northland’s bowling champions will play in the NZ Champion of Champions competition.
Ruakākā races on this Saturday
Some local horses are in the running for success at the Ruakākā races this weekend.
Rescued rare bird that ate balloon dies suddenly ‘bang, crash, whallop’
Molly’s passing was a surprise as it had been eating well and its droppings were normal.
Kerikeri to become Far North's first bilingual town
Agreement between council and hapū will see Kerikeri Far North's first bilingual town.
Northlander cheats death with a miraculous recovery
A bug paralyses Northlander who collapsed after India trip.
Pub assault victim: 'I felt the anger in her face each time she slammed into my skull'
The young woman suffered a traumatic brain injury and PTSD on a girl's night out.
Chopper used in search for missing Whangārei man Veon Smith
Extensive searches in Whangārei parks failed to find the 48yo.
Second Outward Bound school could open in Northland if great site available
The spot needs to be within 3 hours' drive of Auckland, with easy access to bush and sea.
Brett O’Riley: Time to set new infrastructure priorities
We have to be pragmatic and realistic, and open our doors to overseas funding.
Man to appear in court over Linda Woods' death on the day of her tangi
The man was arrested at a property less than 200m away from Linda Woods' home.
Arrest made in Kaikohe homicide investigation
A Kaikohe property on the same street the victim lived has been raided.
Drive-by shooting sentence for mother and sons
Brothers fired shots at house after a drug deal confrontation.
New 37-home public housing project largest in a generation
The state housing development has not been without controversy.
Artwork from Far North mouth artist will be sold around the world
Northland mouth artist again has artwork as part of international card sales
Northland bucking the slow housing market trend
Te Tai Tokerau is one of three regions that enjoyed a lift in house prices
Whangārei man missing, police appeal for help after extensive search
Veon Smith, 48, was last seen wearing track pants and a checked shirt.
‘Huge and scary’ waterspout spotted during intense thunderstorm in Northland
Andrea Hawcridge photographed a “huge waterspout” that moved slowly over Bream Bay.
Ralph Correa recognised for advocating ethnic inclusion in Northland
'Without the community, we are a nobody.'
Far North health volunteer awarded Queen's Service Medal
Venus Cherrington is retired but still saving lives - and now has a QSM.