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Police car involved in collision; and donations sough towards generators for St John.
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Dog owner distraught after pet in kennel's care dies on road
Owner defends his business saying it is run well and has many regular, happy customers.
Northland kids brave mud, hills in cross-country champs
More than 200 students aged 8-12 competed in the annual Far North event.
Boarding kennel industry ‘poorly regulated’, SPCA says
Standards are minimal, says animal welfare advocate.
Opinion: Social housing a priority for Kāinga Ora
You don’t have to look far to find someone who got their start in state housing.
NRC divers get to work in a bid to control caulerpa
A Caulerpa trial treatment tool has been put in place in the Bay of Islands.
Police car involved in crash that closed Whangārei road
Traffic is being diverted away from Hatea Dr in the Town Basin.
Rob Rush relishing the opportunity at the Blues
The son of Eric Rush sees first-hand the speed and skills required in Super Rugby.
$1.74m for avocado orchard on Kaipara iwi's land near Dargaville
Kaipara iwi Te Uri o Hau gets $1.74m to develop avocado orchard
Anchoring ban, rāhui now in place on caulerpa-infested areas in BOI
Mana whenua and the Government move to fight invasive seaweed.
Stranger who harrassed and assaulted Whangārei schoolgirls sentenced
The man had harassed the girls for months before grabbing one in a terrifying incident.
Hot water bottle injuries in Northland cost ACC $175K in five years
Record winter for Northland hot water bottle injury claims.
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.