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'You don’t like being told what to do': Judge jails repeat offender who cut off her ankle bracelet
Ngakurarangi Kohu reversed 15 metres into a police car, narrowly missing an officer.
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Thunderstorm watch: Downpours and hail possible for Auckland, Northland
MetService warns risk of flash flooding in low-lying areas.
‘Humbled to gain the top job’: Māori leader Pita Tipene takes helm of Northland council
NRC becomes the first regional council to have had two chairs from Māori wards.
Connor Sharp: This Government's legacy for transport in Auckland
OPINION: Auckland Transport says raised speed limits could cost 564 lives in 10 years.
‘They feel isolated’: Crime fallout impacting older Northlanders
Northland's level of crime has begged the question – who is suffering in the shadows?
'Final nail in the coffin': Kerikeri Street Party cancelled amid road closures
More than 4000 revellers usually flock to the post-half marathon celebration.
How dementia trackers are helping Northland families keep loved ones safe
People with dementia can go wandering with a goal to find something or wander aimlessly.
Who’s playing where this summer? Your guide to 2025’s biggest gigs across Aotearoa
Grammy winners, pop icons and rock legends all set for New Zealand shows.
Kamo butchery’s pork sausage wins silver in national competition debut
The Kamo butchery’s pork sausage stood out among 814 entries nationwide.
'Heartbreaking': Inside one couple's long goodbye to memory and marriage
Peggy Rangi has spent 15 years caring for husband Mike, who has dementia.
'I just want her to be a little case of hope': Prem baby's fight to survive
Born at 24 weeks' gestation, baby Sophie weighed just 580g when she entered the world.
'Scares the hell out of me': Paul Henry's surprising return to TV
Henry tries being 'Mr Nice Guy' after a nudge from his wife.
Kaipara Mayor Jonathan Larsen survives recount challenge from councillor Snow Tane
Judge Kevin Kelly rejected a recount bid over the mayoral election's 21-vote gap.
Tairua residents call for long-term dredging plan amid safety concerns
The call follows at least four vessels running aground on the sandbar this year.
Body found in Mangawhai reserve; police say death not suspicious
A police gazebo is erected over an area of shrubbery and carpark cordons are in place.
Close call: Snow Tane seeks recount after 21-vote Kaipara mayoral loss
The contender would be filing today at Whangārei District Court for a judicial recount.
DIA says it can’t probe outgoing Kaipara mayor’s election complaint
The department says only police or courts can act on alleged election offences.
'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': Whangārei eyes global creative recognition
Whangārei's bicultural and community-led creativity will underpin its global bid.
Microchip miracle: Cat missing for 11 months found nearly 100km from home
Willow vanished from Wellsford nearly a year ago before resurfacing in Dargaville.
‘The work now begins’: Couper takes Whangārei’s top job after election win
Vince Cocurullo exits after 12 years on council and one term as mayor.
‘Really pleased’: Larsen takes Kaipara mayoralty after razor-thin result
Final count gave Jonathan Larsen a 21-vote lead over closest rival Snow Tane.
Tight margins and upsets mark final local election results
Helen Lash retained Westland’s mayoralty by just eight votes in the final count.
Kaipara council backs mayor’s complaint over how election was run
Ōtamatea councillor Mark Vincent walked out, calling the meeting a farce.
Two dead after car and truck crash on Brynderwyns
The serious crash forced the closure of the main Northland route early this morning.
‘So much for democracy’: Councillor slams mayor’s 11th-hour election move
Electoral officer Dale Ofsoske says in 40 years he’s never seen one called.
‘Focus on sustainably grown timber’: Ikea company buys forests in North
Ingka Investments' 12,900ha deal covers nine forests, subject to OIO approval.
Te Pāti Māori internal chaos: How the party has collapsed into controversy and infighting
A year ago, it was riding high. Now internal tensions in the caucus are boiling over.
Hunt unseats Stolwerk as voters back change in Northland council shake-up
Peter-Lucas Jones, Tui Shortland and Rick Stolwerk have been ousted from their roles.
How tiny margins flipped councils – and ended big-city dynasties
Jonathan Larsen looks set to edge Snow Tane by just five votes in Kaipara.
Tight three-way Kaipara contest could hinge on just a handful of ballots
Only 74 votes separated the three front-runners after Saturday's 'progress' count.