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600 competitors, 6000 sheep: Golden Shears world champs return to Masterton
The championships will be held on March 4-7 at the town’s War Memorial Stadium.
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Dog owner demands PM do more in wake of attacks
Northland has an estimated 50,000 dogs for a population of about 200,000.
Christchurch dogs attack: Bloody scene after pets savage boy without warning
The two American Bulldog cross dogs have been impounded by council.
Northlanders stay up late to watch giant wind turbine convoy roll out
More than 130 giant turbine loads will roll out from Northport by May.
Cyclists chased in months before fatal Kaihū dog attack: Police appeal for information
Police say cyclists may have been chased by dogs in Kaihū in November and December.
'No previous complaints' lodged against dogs involved in devastating attack in Christchurch
Both dogs have been impounded, pending a police investigation.
'Disastrous, tragic’: Three injured, one critical after Christchurch dog attack
Two dogs at the Bryndwr property have been restrained by animal control.
A missing tractor, crushed fences and tyre tracks - the clues an alleged killer left behind
Jasmaine Reihan's burnt body, phone and a knife were later found in the car on the beach.
Dogs to be destroyed after fatal Kaihu mauling, council confirms
The three dogs are currently impounded while police investigate.
'The biggest issue we face': Northland mayors unite on dog control crisis
MP Grant McCallum has called for a meeting with the region's mayors about dog control.
Murder-accused's mother begged police for help as her son's paranoia spiralled
Anaru Morunga has been accused of murdering his ex-partner, Jasmaine Reihana.
Runner attacked by dogs weeks before fatal mauling
Brandon Tai was chased by three dogs in the area and suffered a bite to his calf.
State Highway 1 reopened after serious crash
Emergency services were called to the scene just after 7.30am.
‘He looked evil’: Witness describes man's demeanour on night he allegedly killed ex-partner
'He is fried as f***, he’s scratching his head with a big knife', man messaged partner.
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.
Severe jail terms needed for owners of ‘homicidal dogs’, Shane Jones says after Northland mauling
Minister Simon Watts has ordered urgent advice, with new rules due this year.
Retirement giants step up building as Metlifecare eyes sharemarket return
New village opens, land bought for another, speculation on stock exchange relistings.
Kaihu dog attack: Multiple complaints made about animals before woman's death
Resident says they complained at least four times about roaming dogs in the area.
'He is fried as f***': Text warning before ex-partner's alleged murder
Jasmaine Reihana's body was later found in the back seat of a burnt-out car.
'Tragic': Person mauled to death by dogs at Northland home
Inspector Maria Nordstrom says the dogs involved have been restrained.
Weather whiplash: Northland soaked with 299% of normal January rain
Some of Northland's east coast areas measured six or seven times their usual January rain.
'Good luck': Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown slams Kaipara-Rodney breakaway pitch
The plan would merge North Rodney’s 50,000 people with Kaipara’s 30,000.
Northland ambulance demand up as 111 calls hit more than 90 a day
Falls, chest pain and loneliness fuel record ambulance demand in Northland.
Cause of school bus fire in Northland revealed
Nineteen students and the bus driver escaped the fire on Monday afternoon.
Parents hail 'hero' driver after school bus bursts into flames, investigation launched
The 19 children escaped through a side exit after the bus doors failed.
Cause of school bus blaze in Mangawhai still unknown
Nineteen students and the bus driver escaped the fire yesterday afternoon.
Super City split? Kaipara-Rodney breakaway council idea floated
The new unitary authority would take over district and regional functions.
Watch: Girl says main door wouldn't open as students fled school bus blaze
Nineteen students and the bus driver escaped the fire safely.
NZ’s favourite beach revealed – as voted for by you
Find out who came top in five categories, plus our overall winner.
The adventurous life behind Betty's 100 years
Some mothers like tea and scones, but Betty prefers watching heavy machines build bridges.