Family tragedy: Brother charged with motorcyclist’s layby murder
Kyle Jenkins, 18, was found dead in a creek off State Highway 15 on January 29.
Pest to plate: Students turn wallaby into snacks to raise pest awareness
About 40kg of wallaby mince will be used for the free quesadillas.
Turtles strand more in Northland than anywhere else in NZ, says DoC
Ten of 19 turtles stranded in Far North survive to be released back into ocean
Sweetwater from aquifer in Kaitāia taps after five years and $17m
After 5 years and $17 million Kaitāia gets Sweetwater from aquifer
Council’s $1.5m plan to alter Kāeo River and reduce flooding
Phase two of the Kāeo flood scheme will start this year.
‘Ripped off’: Whangārei motorists, officials alarmed over fuel costs
Whangārei's mayor says fuel companies "have a chokehold in Northland".
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Afternoon quiz: Who holds the record for the most Oscar wins for Best Director?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Armed man sighted at Christchurch, police take person into custody
Reports of an armed man at Spencerville came in just after midday.
Promoting welfare through cricket
Cricket is being used as a wary to promote good welfare in Te Puke.
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‘At our best’: Sheep dog trial club celebrates centennial milestone
The Northland Centre Championships will mark the centenary for the sheep dog trial club.
The Northland town where use of methamphetamine is an ‘epidemic’
The drug is easily available, but there is help available.
‘Unacceptable levels’: Rising rent drives poverty and homelessness
Otangarei residents spend 56% of weekly income on rent, highlighting stress.
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Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei
Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei. Video / The Northern Advocate
Operation Flotation
Northlander Pat Millar took it upon herself to put flotation devices at beaches nationwide after Wairongoa ‘Magoo’ Renata drowned at a Far North beach Video / Michael Cunningham
Friday’s weigh in for Wahine Toa II
The double female world boxing bout event being held in Whangārei on Saturday night, December 2. Video / Northern Advocate
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‘It’s pretty bad, I hate it’: Hundreds of school lunches going uneaten
Complaints and concerns about the Government's revamped school lunch programme continue.
Police link three youths to Dargaville burglaries, youngest just 11
Police linked three break-ins at a store, petrol station and superette.
Police seek witnesses after Kaikohe store robbery by armed men
The four men, allegedly armed with a hammer and tyre iron, stole cash and cigarettes.
Pest to plate: Students turn wallaby into snacks to raise pest awareness
About 40kg of wallaby mince will be used for the free quesadillas.
PM says Govt is considering whether to build a new oil refinery
The Marsden Point refinery in Northland was shut down in 2022.
Planned floating restaurant will be a walk down memory lane for many
Old Northland ferry gets glamorous makeover for new gig as a floating restaurant.
Court again rejects ministry's management plan for Northland's cray fishery
The judge found the revised proposal did not address an urgent marine crisis.
Why Northland needs smarter investment for growth
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Late, burnt and leaking: School rejects burnt lunches, opts for pizza instead
Whangārei Intermediate had to send back burnt and leaking school lunches.
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Dogs Yardley and Chuck to be honoured on Purple Poppy Day
Yardly and Chuck kept Kiwi soldiers safe in Afghanistan.
NZ log market steady despite China tariffs and inventory challenges - Marcus Musson
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'Amazing to watch': Why Ray is hooked on pigeons
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Star architect’s quirky waterfront ‘palace’ for sale
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Wealthy American businesswoman wants $15m for her Auckland mansion
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La Tribe footwear founders sell their luxury ‘shoe cupboard’ for $2.68m
Young family snaps up the 1970s home that featured in hit TV show Outrageous Fortune.
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BYD Shark 6 first drive: a bigger boat
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Consistency pays off for Whangārei Silver Ferns star representing NZ in World Cup
Gordon was blown away to get the call saying she’d made the squad.
'They are just boys that want to cook ' High school turns out top chef men
"It's definitely a sign of the times that things are changing."
Wedding day chopper crash survivor: 'I knew my back was broken, there was screaming'
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Family tragedy: Brother charged with motorcyclist’s layby murder
Kyle Jenkins, 18, was found dead in a creek off State Highway 15 on January 29.
‘My heart had completely stopped’: Mum adapts to new normal after life-changing heart attack
The Heart Foundation has played a huge role in her healing process.
12-tractor convoy on mission to boost children's mental wellbeing
A convoy of 12 tractors and a Humvee visited schools in the Far North.
Indecency case: Young woman’s courage brings down prominent Ngāpuhi leader
Judge Bayley criticised Tau's stance, noting his 40 prior convictions.
Person dies overnight in Far North crash
Police were notified at about 10.40pm about the crash.
New Far North towers give improved broadband/cell coverage
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News briefs from the Far North - Country life on show, sizzling fundraiser, bands battle
News snippets from the Far North.
Turtles strand more in Northland than anywhere else in NZ, says DoC
Ten of 19 turtles stranded in Far North survive to be released back into ocean
‘At our best’: Sheep dog trial club celebrates centennial milestone
The Northland Centre Championships will mark the centenary for the sheep dog trial club.
Bay News: A never-ending mission, animal rescue’s rehoming work
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
John Williamson: New tech aims to tackle truck driver fatigue on our roads
Heavy truck drivers have stringent rules slung around their work hours.