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Ratepayers across Northland face big rates rises
Inflation and a tight labour market among reasons given for big jumps.
Cooked: Dads who help kids in massive meth ring get jail, home D
Police intercepted methamphetamine with a street value of over $8m.
Cape Rēinga fire contained; campground reopens
Firefighters are using drones and thermal cameras to locate remaining hotspots.
'They knew nothing could happen to them': Loitering youth assault police officer
Pepper spray had to be used to detain one of youngsters who attacked officer.
News snippets from Northland - news briefs from across the region
News in briefs from Northland
Kevin Page: You've got to get up early to get one over your wife
Waiting for the ladies of the house to get ready leads to a zen moment for Kevin Page
Kaumātua and long-serving contractor mourned
Northland kaumātua Nepo Henare dies at 80 after a long battle with cancer.
Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorate candidates revealed
Six months from election candidates for Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau lining up
Littering in Northland on the up
Cigarette buts, vaping and plastic most prevalent litter items in Northland.
Man lucky to be alive after car lands on bedroom roof as he lay in bed
Out-of-control car hurtles down bank and crashes onto roof.
Let's teach the basics brilliantly, says Whangārei MP
Whangārei MP questions why our tamariki aren't attending school,
Borer found in new timber at Pohe Island Adventure Playground
The playground opened in December.
Public submissions on temporary fishery closure sought by MPI
Depleting fishery resources prompt customary owners to request temporary closure.
Northlanders running all night to fight cancer
The 468 people who participated ran, walked or danced through the all-night relay.
Plan formed for SH1 Mangamuka repairs - but it won't fully re-open before May 2024
At least another year of Mangamuka Gorge closure as $100m fix-up needed.
Northland news in brief: Winning Lotto ticket sold; fog cannon thwarts break-in
News in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.
Judge compares woman's meth addiction to 'a jealous lover' in sentencing
The woman was caught three times and continued to deal drugs while on bail.
Largest public housing development plans for Northland unveiled
A new public housing development for Whangārei will provide 95 homes for people in need.
Back on her feet: How new app helps Northland woman recover from fall
Recovery from a fall at home means Whangārei woman has more time to spend with grandkids.
Northland crayfish limits cut for recreational and commercial fishers
Reductions to commercial and recreational crayfish limits come in to effect in Northland.
Nine Northland hockey players to play for NZ
Northland hockey players to compete in the World Masters Tournament.
No fooling Jonny Wilkinson when it comes to disability issues
Disabled advocate Jonny Wilkinson wakes to a brave new world - for today only
Ngawha prisoner got outside unit before climbing on roof
The prisoner was on a short-term transfer for a court appearance.
Joe Bennett ponders life, the universe and everything else through dying microwave
Columnist Joe Bennett finds the demise of his microwave sparks deeper thoughts
'Needless, mindless vandalism': Young teen girls smash 19 showroom cars
'Their baby faces were looking back at me.'
'Abhorrent': Man jailed for predatory sexual abuse of young girls
The man was between 11 and 16 when he repeatedly sexually assaulted three girls.
Whangārei councillor told to apologise for breaching confidentiality
Whangārei district councillor Jayne Golightly breached council confidentiality.
Relief for motorists in Northland with SH1 over the Brynderwyns opened both ways on Friday
Brynderwyns opened both ways on Friday to relief of SH1 motorists
Gwen Lawson on bowls - Champion of Champion Pairs and Singles winners
Winners found in Northland Bowls' Champion of Champion Pairs and Singles
'Something desperately wrong': Milky flesh suggests snapper may be starving
'My gut feeling... they’re not healthy, there’s something desperately wrong.'
Park laments having to put down NZ's only black leopard
'This was an incredibly difficult decision but the best for Manni.'
Festival celebrating all things Ngāti Hine returns to Moerewa this weekend
Event brings three days of kapa kapa, kai, music and debate to Otiria Marae.
Bay News: Historic police house for sale, theatre classes for kids, and Hokianga’s heavenly exhibition
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre.