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Northland mayor weighs second term amid calls to enter Parliament
Moko Tepania was 31 when he was elected Northland’s youngest mayor in 2022.
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'Major concern': 200 children lack safe beds in Northland
Overcrowding, inadequate bedding, mouldy mattresses put kids at risk of serious illness.
Veteran fire investigator retires after 30 years and 973 cases
He began as a decorated radio host before shifting to fire safety and investigation.
Consumer NZ calls for action on 'shrinkflation' amid rising concerns
Consumer NZ urges transparency from businesses regarding shrinkflation.
'Long-term implications': Alarm over doubling of KiwiSaver withdrawals
Northlanders' KiwiSaver withdrawals for hardship rose 109% from 2022 to 2024.
Fears Northland Expressway at risk as report challenges $1.2b GDP boost
MP Grant McCallum fears the highway could be scrapped by a Labour-led government.
Northland firefighters face struggles with ageing fleet and delays
Firefighters worry their ageing engine may impact response times.
'It's security': Push for KiwiSaver access to aid young farmers
Federated Farmers launched a petition to change KiwiSaver rules urgently.
Active front brings strong winds, downpours to Northland
MetService has placed a severe thunderstorm watch on Northland until 11am.
Police officer to be charged after pursuit crash that killed teen
The family of Whangārei teen Angel Riley say their hunt for justice is just beginning.
'Absolutely unreal': Dive trip inspires young conservationists
The trip to one of the world's best dive spots rewarded the passion of nine Northlanders.
Rising concerns: Northland's alleged homicide rate surpasses 2024 total
As of May 1, Northland had the highest number of alleged homicides out of each district.
Far North couple lose home, pets in devastating fire
Owners Susie and Kevin Wheller have been left with nothing but the clothes on their back.
Koru stolen from community leader's grave back with whānau
The koru was taken from a grave sometime last week, leaving the family devastated.
'Sacrilege': Family anger over theft from Dargaville grave
The $2000 koru was sawn off Michael Mudford’s headstone.
Middle-aged thieves stealing kilos of lollies from family-run store
Store manager Jayden Aben says regular customers are targeting the family-run business.
Kaipara’s ‘Trump of the North’ Jepson exits mayoral race, endorses deputy
Craig Jepson won't seek a second term as Kaipara Mayor in October.
73-year-old man charged with Northland murder
Police said the 73-year-old would appear at Kaikohe District Court via video link today.
Snow-like sighting creates a flurry as temperatures plummet
A bitterly cold front moving north delivered temperatures of less than 4C.
'Another blow': Shrinkflation creeps into shoppers' baskets
Northland shoppers say the practice is spreading, but they have sympathy for businesses.
Far North residents fear logging slash threatens roads amid bad weather
A Far North couple have fears logging slash will threaten roads as winter nears.
Dargaville water crisis: Businesses face losses and residents raise health concerns
Repair work will take time as Dargaville's 5000 residents asked to stop using water.
Rest home romance: Wedding bells chime for 99-year-old bride
Dennam and Felicia wed at rest home, proving love has no age limit.
Murder charge laid over Northland man's death, police seek further information
Police are still seeking sightings of a 1999 blue and silver Mitsubishi L200.
'Radical change': Possible crayfish ban for Northland's east coast
Shane Jones says crayfish can't keep declining in the popular fishing area.
Vehicle dwellers spark tension at beachside community
Residents claim vehicle dwellers make the Onerahi foreshore unsafe.
'Very tight': Builders struggle in Northland's falling market
New building consents in the region dropped 31% in the year to March 2025.
'Not worth it': Crash survivor's message this Road Safety Week
He suffered a traumatic brain injury after a crash in June 2021.
On The Up: Kaitāia teen Levi Ashwell is leading the way at St John Hato Hone
Kaitāia St John Hato Hone's Levi Ashwell is best Drill cadet in NZ
Too many 'caught in the crossfire' of preventable crashes, senior firefighter says
In 2024, 27 people died, and 153 were seriously injured in Northland crashes.