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Fuel shock: Northlanders face extra $1000 a year as Iran conflict lifts prices
A Northland economist says the region will be hit harder than most by soaring fuel prices.
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Big late bite: Local snatches Snapper Bonanza crown on final day
Kaitāia's Harley Ra wins $30,000 for biggest fish at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza.
'Big boys' stuff': Tomahawk-wielding robber faces the music for Noel Leeming heist
A judge told Bruce Tautari that the armed raid could easily have turned deadly.
Northland’s most expensive property of 2025 sells for $14.5m to foreign buyers
Northland's best real estate sales reveal that a little-known development tops the list.
Watch: Family calls for resignations after brother's prison cell death
His death is one of three suspected murders in Mt Eden shared cells in just over a year.
Far North pensioners hit with 'crippling' council rent hikes of up to $100 a week
Far North District Council faces a $15m bill to fix and upgrade 15 empty units.
Far North pensioner left $700 out of pocket as council rebate delays drag on
More than 3000 Far North residents are reportedly awaiting rebates.
Braddick shines in big shearing weekend
Eketahuna shearer Hemi Braddick is closer to world champs after his first national win.
Far North meth rehab 'in the trenches' as demand outstrips funding
Northland has the country’s highest meth use per person in wastewater tests.
Watch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruits
Police say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.
Youth accepts dangerous driving causing death of Kaikohe 11yo Staci Walkley
The 18-year-old has accepted dangerous driving causing death and injury.
Suspicious blaze at Mangawhai as string of Northland fires stretch crews
Seven fire trucks battled the Mangawhai Heads blaze on Monday evening.
How to tackle Northland’s coast-to-coast cycling adventure this summer
The 87km ride links Northland’s Pacific and Tasman coasts in scenic style.
‘It’s beyond a joke’: Repeated power cuts leave Far North residents in 'anxious state'
One Kerikeri outage on January 3 cut power to 1267 homes for 2.5 hours.
'He just wanted to get away': Runaway bull sparks panic at rodeo
The 800kg bull escaped through a weak fence during the Kaitāia event.
Northland's Muri Whenua has total fire ban as area dries out
All fires banned in fire-risk Far North area.
Northland woman finds 94kg turtle washed up on beach
Two turtles wash up on a Far North beach in two weeks.
Mother of 11yo girl killed in Kaikohe crash finds relief as teen charged
Staci Walkley, who died in the August crash, is being remembered for her big heart.
'Pack some patience along with the presents': Holiday drivers urged to slow down, plan trips
Motorists are urged to rest, buckle up and stay patient amid holiday traffic.
'They trusted this man:' Stonemason pocketed $124k from small family business
Colin Gillies created fake invoices with his personal bank details to intercept the money.
Hundreds of Northland council jobs in limbo as regional reforms spark concern
The plan would scrap all 11 regional councils for mayor‑led boards.
Appeal Court upholds Northland meth dealer’s jail term
Police linked Carlyn Anderson to nearly a kilogram of meth sold in two Northland towns.
Iwi calls for Te Pāti Māori president to step down after fiery hui
More than 200 people attended the Ngāpuhi hui at Kohewhata Marae in Kaikohe.
'I just sat there and cried': Woman smashes teeth in power outage
Melissa Wihongi lost four front teeth after hitting her mouth in the blackout.
‘Major issue’: Charity urges food security solution after foodbank closure
The Kerikeri foodbank's shuttering has left local whānau struggling for kai.
Double stabbing followed gang member being told he couldn't smoke meth at property
But Ernest Albert claimed he was being set up because he was trying to leave the gang.
Boy in critical condition airlifted from Northland school to Starship hospital
The child was airlifted to Auckland in a critical condition.
Young Northland golfer builds a side-hustle to fund expensive sports dream
Javier's parents run a coffee cart. He is starting to fund his own sport, aged just 12.
‘Absolutely a massive deal’: $51.5m Kaikohe housing plan unveiled
The project aims to deliver 100 affordable rental homes by mid-2027.
‘Her smile will forever be locked in my mind’: Family’s heartbreak after toddler's death
Her parents say the nearly 2-year-old was bright, curious and full of love.