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Student left shaken after armed man allegedly steals her car outside school
A student at Whangārei Girls' High School was allegedly confronted on Lupton Ave.
Northland’s clean energy boom stalling amid weak power grid links
Energy Bridge plan aims to fix Northland grid and unlock green power projects.
'Absolutely disgusted': Northland family's tame bull shot and butchered
Farmers say the killing is a major financial hit and urge witnesses to speak up.
'I just feel needed': Why this Auckland dentist swapped Herne Bay for Dargaville
After Kaipara's only dental clinic closed, locals pulled out their teeth with pliers.
Northland rescues call for action over 'tragic' puppy sales
Rescuers say desexing myths are fuelling unwanted dogs in the Far North.
'Huge problem': Community leader calls for more police action against meth
Two Kaipara residents face a maximum life sentence if found guilty of meth dealing.
Thunderstorm warning lifted for Far North
A heavy rain watch remains for Northland and northern Auckland until 1am.
Heavy rain watch issued for Northland and north Auckland
Periods of heavy rain to northern and eastern areas are expected from tomorrow morning.
From Northland to Nolan: Stephen Murphy's Hollywood odyssey
The Whangārei actor wants his story to inspire other Northlanders to dream big.
'Handed out like lollies': Puppies sold near Kaitāia market
The SPCA is investigating the sale of the puppies near Kaitāia market.
Bittern protection fund stalled while wind farm powers ahead
Post-consent discussions have shifted Mercury's obligations to bittern protection.
‘Miserable but beautiful’: 57-year-old’s Sahara Desert ultra feat
The 270km event drew 1500 starters, with one competitor dying.
Text first, call later: The new rules of phone etiquette
Has the surprise phone call finally gone out of fashion?
Two years on, police urge reluctant sources to speak on Northland mum's murder
'No piece of information is insignificant,' say officers in Joanna Sione-Lauaki case.
'Not such a bad idea': Northlander swaps 190sq m home for 30sq m tiny house
'I feel like a happy tortoise in a shell,' artist and former journalist Keri Molloy says.
Police watchdog finds officer unjustifiably hit man with 40mm launcher
The IPCA did not accept the wound to Mathew Sinclair's head could have been accidental.
Ammunition, cannabis and LSD found in Ōtangarei search
A 36-year-old faces drug, ammunition and computer-search charges.
'Great relief': Missing 31-year-old found safe
Police had been appealing for sightings of Zhane O’Neill-Harvey.
‘I just want to know she’s alive’: Mother’s plea for missing daughter
Police are appealing for any sightings of 31-year-old Zhane O’Neill-Harvey.
Deadly weekend on roads: Seven lives lost in 50 hours of carnage
Meanwhile four people were arrested for anti-social driving, throwing bottles in Taranaki.
Northland urged not to be forgotten as Govt puts expressway plans in slow lane
Two key sections from Te Hana to Whangārei are now on a future pipeline list.
The supermarket owners transforming a suburb with a shady reputation
Alice Bayley and Sione Teu took over Ōtaika Four Square in September 2024.
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.'
Mother’s plea as missing son’s bank account untouched for six days
His mother Angie says he had no clothes with him, and she fears for his safety.
Police believe fight led to stabbing at Whangārei party
More than 200 people were at the party, but most left before police arrived.
From paddock to plate: Growing truffle boom sees Northlanders join $2500/kg trade
New Zealand has about 400 truffieres, including several in Northland.
Meth pipes in plain sight: Whangārei woman calls for change
Calls to hide meth pipes in Whangārei shops after child’s question sparks concern.
Killer serving life given extra sentence for earlier assault on ex
The offending happened in the two months before Jasmaine Reihana’s murder.