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Election results: McCallum comfortable, Whangārei and Te Tai Tokerau go down to the wire
Aperahama Edwards narrowly led Greens MP Hūhana Lyndon in Te Tai Tokerau.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
After losing his wife, Whangārei dad sets out to complete her bucket-list with their son
After Daisy died of cancer, Jacob and Acer travelled to places she dreamed of.
Whangārei Girls' High opens Federation Cup with 3-0 win
Thirty-two teams are competing in the Federation Cup in Whangārei.
‘Hardcore’ Taniwha fans brave rain to celebrate the Log o’ Wood
Northland captain told fans the team plans to keep the Ranfurly Shield in the North.
Whangārei poised to become NZ’s first provincial public hospital with surgical robot
The $2m system is controlled by surgeons and does not operate autonomously.
Dargaville town hall demolition moves closer as consents are approved
Demolition could begin next month after required consents were granted.
SH1 closed in Northland after serious crash, one critically injured
Two vehicles crashed about 4.30pm between Maromaku and Kawakawa.
After losing a leg, a Whangārei principal found hope in a 5-year-old’s question
'That’s what made me realise that I still had something in the tank.'
A growing burden, a shrinking crew: Far North firefighters fear what's next
Kaikohe firefighters warn volunteer shortages are stretching crews to the limit.
Champion of Māoritanga, loved at home: Len Bristowe's daughter on his humour and heart
'I can’t imagine life without him.'
40 hours, no sleep: Whangārei students plan fundraising walk to help fight hunger
The walkers will start the 40-hour, 200km challenge at 3am on Saturday.
From Whangārei to Canada: Teen wins top global scholarship
Janné Loots, 17, has earned a full scholarship to United World College in Canada.
Family climb from windows to escape burning Far North home
'This was so close to four people dying.'
Rough sleeper's 'full-circle moment' in Kāinga Ora landmark build
Former rough sleeper Jason Poutai now lives metres from his old home site.
Police seek red mountain bike linked to Far North kuia’s alleged murder
Tārati (Dorothy) Buckley, 76, was found dead at a Whirinaki property this week.
KiwiRail picks three firms for Marsden Point rail link design sprint
Three firms will test design options for the 19km Marsden Point rail link.
From classrooms to communities: Northlanders recognised in King’s Birthday list
Their work spans te reo Māori, rugby league, health, business and inclusion.
Who’s responsible? Inquiry outlines failings in ManageMyHealth cyber attack
Nearly 100,000 patients had private medical data stolen.
'At the mercy of the swell': Crew rescued from World War II vessel after it loses power, takes on water
The Kuparu lost power and began taking on water before 4am on Sunday.
$75m investment delivers resort-style living to Northland retirement village
Hair salon to cinema – all under one roof at Summerset Mt Denby in Whangārei.
‘Great growth story’: National’s Lloyd Budd comes home to champion Whangārei
The 43-year-old was announced as the National candidate for the Whangārei electorate.
'Both girls performed brilliantly': Young Whangārei karate pair medal at Aussie tournament
Emily Pumipi, 8, and Amika Chhoeun, 11, were among 17 Kiwis competing at the event.
Injured boatie winched to safety after dinghy sinks overnight
One person swam to shore and raised the alarm, while another was found washed ashore.
Armed police end lockdown at Far North school after family harm incident
Police have shut down rumours of a gunman, instead saying it was a family harm callout.
Cyclone Vaianu: Key steps to stay safe as storm closes in on Northland
This guide lists key local radio stations for vital cyclone updates.
Northland on alert again with 18-hour rain warning and gale-force winds
Northland faces 18 hours of heavy rain from 10pm tonight to 4pm tomorrow.
'An added complication': Second storm front looms over flood-hit Northland
MetService says the new system is weaker and faster moving than this week's one.
Supersized arrival: Northland couple welcome 13lb baby boy born in just 25 minutes
Lewis Muller skipped newborn clothes and went straight into size zero to 3 months.
‘My father, my role model, my hero’: Son rallies to support dad through stage four cancer
Keith Hartley, 68, was diagnosed with stage 4 blood cancer in October 2025.
New Mangawhai retirement village planned as 13ha site snapped up
Bupa has bought about 13ha in Mangawhai Central for the new village.
Dogs to be destroyed after fatal Kaihu mauling, council confirms
The three dogs are currently impounded while police investigate.
Family of Northland woman killed in Kaihu dog attack say death was 'tragic'
Mihiata Te Rore, 62, died at a rural State Highway 12 property in Kaihu on Tuesday.