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'Sad and frightening': Woman badly injured in Kaikohe dog attack
Emmy Sherwin, 30, suffered a fractured arm and puncture wounds in the attack.
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Northland’s hidden crisis: Meet the locals fighting homelessness on the front line
Monte Tito, Liz Cassidy-Canning and Petrina Pitman are helping Northland's homeless.
'Giant red flags': How a woman's promising job led to money laundering convictions
Kimberley Dow was described by a judge as bright but naive.
Far North ‘in crisis’: Calls grow for mandatory dog desexing
Far North euthanasia rates are high because of aggressive, unrehomable dogs.
'What I did was terrible': Farmhand who killed his boss reflects on fatal shooting
Craig Ross killed Kaikohe dairy farmer Robert Green while he was eating dinner.
89-year-old speaks from hospital after confrontation with man he chased on farm at 3am
Kaikohe's John Coleman was a New Zealander of the Year nominee for a pā gift to Māori.
Internal NZ Police email sparks racism accusation, Northland exodus blamed on culture
An anonymous officer has revealed an email accidentally sent to all Northland staff.
90 police from around NZ deployed to Northland after 'call for help'
Police nationwide are being seconded to Northland amid a surge in violent crime.
‘Where’s my girl?’: Mum’s horror realising 11yo wasn't with Kaikohe crash survivors
Staci Walkley, 11, was found dead under her parents’ vehicle after the collision.
'Staffing crisis': Schools roster students home amid teacher shortages
Staff sickness, leave, and a lack of relief teachers have put schools in a difficult spot.
Child dies after serious two-vehicle crash in Kaikohe
A family were travelling in one of the vehicles involved in this afternoon's crash.
Northland College faces intervention after scathing ERO report
Principal Duane Allen emphasises ongoing efforts to address problems raised.
$28m funding for Northland kura, opposed Kaiwaka school to open by 2028
Te Kura o Ngāringaomatariki will move 11km to a new campus in Kaiwaka.
On The Up: How a few muddy hot pools were transformed into a multimillion-dollar attraction
Long renowned for its healing powers, Ngāwhā Springs has undergone a $4.3m upgrade.
Blood, sweat and tears: Doco highlights gym's life-changing impact
International Film Festival documentary follows kickboxers' transformative journey.
Editorial: Sport could be the key to tackling youth crime
OPINION: Sport-based programmes could be a better alternative than boot camps.
'It's just idiotic': Man tries to set police station on fire to impress woman
Zayne Gordon was on the run when he set a Molotov cocktail on fire at Kaikohe station.
'I'm so proud': Teen's $48k scholarships pave way to university
Tearohanui Chellew, 18, secured two scholarships totalling $48,000.
Machete-wielding youth allegedly threatens staff at convenience store
The youths allegedly carried out the theft using two stolen vehicles.
Caregivers charged nearly 10 years after Kaikohe 4yo's mysterious death
Alestra Kepa-Hati died in 2015 while in Erana and Walter Beneditos' care in Kaikohe.
On The Up: Teen nails turning backyard studio into a thriving business
Thirteen-year-old Shaniah Sunnex-Gray runs a nail art studio in Kaikohe.
Kāinga Ora scraps 450 new Northland houses, deepening shortage
Kāinga Ora halts 40 housing projects in Northland amid $12.3b debt
'Living in sheds, cars': Northland families struggle for basic needs
Beds are the biggest seller due to a shortage of quality beds in the region.
'I wouldn't wish it on anyone': Why are victims having to wait until 2027 for justice?
Nine homicide cases this year have added to the delays in the High Court at Whangārei.
Not-guilty plea: Murder accused remanded over Catalya's death
The accused, Drummond Leaf, pleaded not-guilty to murder and assault.
73-year-old man charged with Northland murder
Police said the 73-year-old would appear at Kaikohe District Court via video link today.
'It's rocked us all': Community mourns loss of beloved toddler
At least 400 people gathered in Kaikohe to mourn 3-year-old Catalya.
'Silence by Māori': Shane Jones calls out Ngāpuhi leaders after child's death
A hikoi down Kaikohe’s main street is planned for today at 10am to pay tribute to Catalya