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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'This is my kingdom': Oyster farmer's hard-line tactics curb thefts
Far North oyster farmer Owen Robertson says vigilance has reduced theft.
Councils around NZ warned of deadly landslides, tsunamis, floods, ‘loss of life’
Councils are reviewing plans for tsunamis, floods, landslides, eruptions and earthquakes.
'Control and dominance': Father forced young sons to fight, filmed it and sent video to their mother
He was angry they were lying so he assaulted them both, then made them fight each other.
Winston Peters’ brother and former NZ First MP Jim Peters dies
He was a prominent educator and life member of the NZ First party.
Kerikeri teen charged after fire at café beside NZ's oldest building
Kerikeri teenager Jimi Nelson faces charges over a fire at Honey House Café.
'It wasn’t supposed to die': Police, MPI probe bull's death in farm spat
Northland farmer Dylan Murphy claims the bull was alive when he strapped it to a pallet.
Whangārei's Unesco hopes dashed despite strong community support
'The momentum and connections built will continue,' Whangārei mayor says.
'I hear voices 24/7': Shoplifter's open admission in court after stealing dozens of perfumes
Crystal Jones stole $15,140 of goods and assaulted two people across Northland.
Can you beat The Chaser? Shaun 'Dark Destroyer' Wallace returns to NZ for eight-stop charity tour
Funds will be raised to support paediatric health research through Cure Kids.
Losing independence hardest part of MS, says Whangārei mum
Rebekah Buxton, diagnosed with MS at age 24, says she is now unable to drive.
'Smells awful': Five emergency call-outs to plastic-burning plant in a year
Warren Sinclair says the site emits vapour and a judge has allowed him to keep operating.
$30,000 worth of damage: Man ripped walls open to steal copper pipes during home burglary
The victim says the worst part was losing items she had collected with her late husband.
Former Northland police officer lifts lid on the ‘invisible prison’ of PTSD
Former cop Haydn Korach shares his PTSD recovery through Behind the Uniform.
Northland hold on to Ranfurly Shield again
Northland are one win away from keeping the Shield for the summer.
Intensive care specialist questions Whangārei airport rescue helicopter location
Doctor questions benefits of basing rescue helicopters at Onerahi.
Herald readers decide which major sporting event is this weekend's biggest
From the Warriors to the All Blacks, a huge weekend of sport awaits.
New $35m Child Health Centre opens at Whangārei Hospital, sod turned at rebuild site
A $18.5m carpark extension has also been completed at Whangārei Hospital.
'Special experience': Whale mum and calf spotted off Whangārei
DoC urged people to watch from land and keep boats away.
Seven must-watch events headline bumper sports weekend - but which is biggest?
From the Warriors to the All Blacks, a huge weekend of sport awaits.
How excuseflation lets businesses use cost pressures to hike prices
A Northland whānau says food and petrol prices are 'shocking'.
Woman who died in major Auckland highway crash named by police
Two helicopters went to the collision near Wellsford.
Kaipara Mayor loses latest round in long-running employment fight with Fire and Emergency
Jonathan Larsen’s eight-year employment dispute has now reached an end.
Kaikohe arrest: Driver choked police dog before officer punched him
IPCA finds police dog bite and punches justified in Kaikohe arrest.
Kaihu dog owner charged with manslaughter after fatal attack
The accused was arrested in central Auckland after a six-month inquiry.
'We can't change providers': Home owner questions rates bill rises amid cost squeeze
Kaikohe resident Justin Harnish says rising rates are unsustainable.
'Beautiful soul': Mr T's grin, guitar and kindness leave mark on Whangārei
Busker Te Wairongoa Paniona, known as Mr T, has died aged 67.
‘She wasn't the same girl’: Bullied teen's mum hopes new suicide unit will bring real change
Summer Mills-Metcalf was only 14 when she died.
'I believe it’s inevitable': Fears fentanyl could become NZ's next drug crisis
Police and Customs say prevention is key to keeping potent opioids at bay.
Person dies days after serious crash north of Auckland
Police are investigating the State Highway 1 crash.