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'Violent behaviour is unacceptable': Police hunt group after store robbery
Cash and cigarettes were stolen before the group fled on foot.
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'People are visibly on edge': Dogs mauled woman in front yard attack
One victim was airlifted to Whangārei Hospital with serious bite wounds.
‘We didn’t expect it to blow up’: Teen unicorn gymnasts go viral with routine
Gymnasts Renee Pilon and Lexi Hati trained in secret for weeks to nail their routine.
‘Only one chance’: Northland council urges Kaipara to shut Kai Iwi boat ramp
Jack Craw warns one contaminated boat visit could permanently alter the lakes.
‘A blessing’: Scooter surprise puts Whangārei’s favourite busker back in tune
The 66-year-old busker was twice hit by cars while riding his scooter.
Hundreds of Northland council jobs in limbo as regional reforms spark concern
The plan would scrap all 11 regional councils for mayor‑led boards.
Small Northland park joins elite list with first international Green Flag Award
Pou Tu O Te Rangi Harding Park is one of five NZ winners this year.
‘One tragic moment’: Family mourns 11yo and young brother-in-law after fatal fishing trip
Jason Paul Wharerau, 11, was found in the water near Parauwanui Beach.
Northland schools push back on Govt’s move to drop Te Tiriti obligation
The Education Act 2020 was amended this month to drop the Treaty duty of school boards.
‘He felt embarrassed and ashamed’: The hidden toll of losing your job
Northland had the country’s highest Jobseeker Support rate at 11.4% in September.
Lithium batteries likely cause of Whangārei warehouse blaze
Fire crews battled the blaze with 11 teams at its height on Tuesday night.
‘Dad was very much a helper’: Family honours Wayne Semenoff’s legacy
The 76-year-old died in a farming accident on his Broadwood farm earlier this month.
Rāhui scaled back as search for missing man nears 'last stages'
Searchers have spent a week scouring waters after two fishers failed to return.
Northland schools impacted after asbestos found in play sand
Whangārei Primary School closed on Tuesday to allow for testing of at least 10 classrooms.
'Fully open': Brynderwyn Hills complete after crews beat the clock
The planned second SH1 closure from November 20 to 23 is no longer needed.
Navy joins search for fisherman missing off Whangārei coast
The 17-foot runabout was found drifting with no one aboard on Saturday morning.
Big test ahead: Govt eyes private model for $1b Marsden Point rail link
More than 70 organisations have shown interest in building the 19km rail link.
Cut projects, rising need: The fight over Northland’s lost state homes
Up to 450 new Kāinga Ora homes were recently scrapped but new building is still under way.
'No one was harmed': ANZ Whangārei branch closed after man allegedly threatens staff with knife
A staff member sought help at a nearby superette just after 9.30am.
Lone ambulance overnight in Far North town highlights concerns amid growing demand
Kaitāia has one ambulance overnight, with back-up from Kaikohe or Kerikeri.
Every vote counts: Kaipara council recount bids settled at last
Three Kaipara candidates sought judicial recounts, the most of any NZ council.
Mayor Wayne Brown weighs in on billion-dollar debate over Auckland to Northland highway
The Northland Corridor could cost up to $18.3b, which Mayor Brown says is too expensive.
Footage shows car exhaust triggering massive blaze in hospital carpark
Nearly 30 vehicles were damaged in the blaze on October 21.
'The best defence is immunisation': Measles outbreak continues to grow
Health officials say Kiwis aged 32 to 56 are likely to need a second MMR vaccination.
‘The benefits are huge’: $18b Northland Expressway set to transform road travel
Labour Day traffic showed how travel times could be reduced with the new corridor.
Fighting mate wareware: Māori-led dementia programme gives hope to whānau
About 12% of Māori over 65 show signs of mate wareware dementia.
‘They feel isolated’: Crime fallout impacting older Northlanders
Northland's level of crime has begged the question – who is suffering in the shadows?
'Final nail in the coffin': Kerikeri Street Party cancelled amid road closures
More than 4000 revellers usually flock to the post-half marathon celebration.
How dementia trackers are helping Northland families keep loved ones safe
People with dementia can go wandering with a goal to find something or wander aimlessly.
On The Up: ‘He’s been the foundation’ - Students honour long-serving WBHS hockey mentor
Students led the push to honour Warren Litchfield’s 14 years of service.