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Whangārei colder than Invercargill overnight: Northland catches a chill

A colder than normal October is on the cards.

'My heart was pounding, I was shaking': Fears women are being targeted on rural roads

More women have come forward to share their alarming encounters with a lone motorist.

Quick action sees police return classic Chevy within hours of it being stolen

$80,000 classic Chevy returned to Far North owner after thief spotted making hand signals.

Name suppression lapses for four arrested after aggravated robbery, shooting

Police were called to an Otaika address on September 19, after shots were heard.

Seeing red: Cause of shocking colour in Bay of Islands estuary revealed

"The damage we do now is going to catch up with future generations.”

'E. coli is spread right down the region': New data highlights biggest issues with Northland's rivers and lakes

A new report highlights the biggest problems facing Northland rivers and lakes.

Far North waka ama paddlers put Te Hiku on the world stage

The paddlers represented Waka Ama NZ who came out on top at this year's event

General election countdown: Meet the candidates vying for Te Tai Tōkerau

Tai Tōkerau candidates answer three questions critical for voters to know the answers to.

Art to help dogs: Northland art project to help dog owners who can't afford vet care

A creative new fundraising campaign aims to help Northland's neglected dogs get vet care.

What a Ripper! Police dog wins top prize at national competition

A labrador with a great nose is New Zealand's top detector dog after national win.

Motorists outraged by expensive Whangārei petrol prices

Residents are demanding answers about why they are paying the highest prices in NZ.

Men in court following crash deaths of teens

An 18yo and a 15yo died in separate car crashes only days apart in Whangārei.

Long trail of blood on Whangārei road related to family violence, investigation under way

What led to large amount of dried blood on a Whangārei street is now being investigated.

News briefs from the Far North - Coastguard award, retail safety workshop, cyclone relief

News snippets from the Far North.

More roads or more cycleways? We compare the parties' transport policies

The Greens wants to build light rail in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

SPCA struggles with influx of dogs: Unwanted puppies in boxes left on doorstep

Usually there is a rest period between puppy influxes but this year has been "constant".

'Willfully ignorant': Unlawful cabin rental costs landlord thousands

The cabin had unconsented work done to it, a poor septic system and electrical issues.

Flood resilience in remote communities boosted with $8.9m in Govt funding

The Govt acknowledged the time its taken to assist Northland's remote communities.