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Editorial: The future of Kaikohe airport shouldn't be a punchline
OPINION: Northland's aviation future deserves serious debate, not easy dismissal.
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Northland’s clean energy boom stalling amid weak power grid links
Energy Bridge plan aims to fix Northland grid and unlock green power projects.
Northland rescues call for action over 'tragic' puppy sales
Rescuers say desexing myths are fuelling unwanted dogs in the Far North.
'Spree burglar' who targeted gliding club jailed for almost four years
David Neho was jailed for almost four years after damaging five gliders.
Man's leg amputated months after yard fight with two men – but who was really to blame?
Lawyers argued a minor abrasion only became serious after victim ignored medical advice.
Hooked and controlled: The reality of Northland's meth crisis
'Once you’re addicted and hooked into it you either belong to someone or you are the man.'
From paddock to plate: Growing truffle boom sees Northlanders join $2500/kg trade
New Zealand has about 400 truffieres, including several in Northland.
Last Kamo lions to live out days as sanctuary closes to the public for good
Last four lions at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary retire quietly with park closed.
Police hit 'wall of silence' amid investigation into Kaikohe teen's hit-and-run death
'A young person has lost their life and people need to start talking.'
'Nobody could believe it': Boy defies the odds after massive brain bleed
He underwent four surgeries to fix a burst tangle of blood vessels in his brain.
Machete-wielding man challenged police to shoot him – an officer bravely tackled him
Now Taniora Peri has acknowledged the officer's actions likely saved his life that day.
'He knew exactly what was going on': Disguised getaway driver jailed for Noel Leeming ag rob
Judge: 'You and your group of robbers got away with $15,231 worth of gear'.
Fire crews from across Far North battle four-hour blaze in home
The alarm was raised just after 1am.
'Hard to believe': Quarry owner loses $4.2m council payout after Supreme Court ruling
Whangārei District Council wins legal challenge in two-decade quarry dispute.
'Gross lack of care': Caregiver beat, ridiculed woman who was left in bed with near fatal wound
Susan Erutoe was paid by the state to care for two disabled adults.
Energy security shift: Kiwis turn to EVs, solar and generators as bills bite
Kerikeri power prices sit about 20% above the national average.
Police probe death at rural block with history of suspicious house fire
Police say a scene and post-mortem examination are underway.
Ngāpuhi joins Māori fisheries powerhouse in bid to boost fish returns
The deal lifts the collective's haul to 20,000 tonnes across 123 species.
Northland home values are climbing — but still off peak amid global uncertainty
Northland is back on the ladder — but not at the top yet, says an industry expert.
Dirt bike death probe continues after body released to family
A second rider, found on nearby Tana Rd, remains in a serious condition.
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe on Celebrity Treasure Island - and coming out to her mum
'The girl from Kaikohe' reflects on the scale of her journey as she returns home.
Fuel or the doctor: Rising petrol costs force whānau to miss care
One Northland clinic saw missed appointments jump 743% from 2024.
Two arrested after $100,000 of kiwifruit pollen stolen from Kerikeri property
Police also seized a loaded gun, vintage vehicle and stolen trailer in raids.
‘The beauty in the ordinary’: Biscuit ads spotlight real Kiwi lives
The Life Needs a Biscuit series features 24 unscripted Kiwi mini-docos.