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The Eagle helicopter and a tracking dog aided police carrying out the four-hour search.
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Councillors clash over new-look $62.5m Oruku Landing
Councillors are defending the development's sudden revival in the face of criticism.
Whangārei Aquatic Centre battleground for students' underwater Aquabots
More than 150 Northland students do underwater battles with robots they built.
French for Rabbits and the rebirth of dream pop
"I want to see this industry become safer and more inclusive."
School bids farewell to 'Northland legend'
Opua icon Myra Larcombe, swimming teacher to generations of children, died aged 94
New Oruku Landing conference and event centre causes meeting stir
New Oruku Landing conference and event centre causes meeting stir. Video / NZ Herald
Iconic rugby league ground not ready for matches as yet
Rugby league games moved from Jubilee Park to Tikipunga.
476 new Northland Covid cases as testing, vaxx and RATs centres have Easter Weekend opening hours
Northland records 479 new Covid cases today
Legal battle launched to stop rescue helicopters moving to Onerahi
Opponents to the NEST shift are preparing to take legal action to stop the NEST move.
Covid warning for holidaymakers; 9563 new cases, 16 further deaths
The traffic light setting means gathering limits are scrapped and mask rules relaxed.
Clean-up under way in Gisborne, fine weather ahead
MetService has lifted all weather warnings.
Man ignored passengers' pleas to slow down ahead of fatal Northland crash
David Brown has been jailed for reckless driving that killed 13-year-old Deziah Martin.
Masks, gathering limits: The rules you need to know as NZ moves to orange
At a lot of places, masks will no longer be required - including in schools.
Mum of four paralysed in 'freak accident' by car with no driver
Money raised will help accident victim's immediate family with travel and living costs.
Environment awards highlight sustainability work
Northland entries include dairy, sheep and beef, horticulture and viticulture businesses
Sandy Myhre's latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
Aroha String Quartet performing, a comedy fest, and jobs for nature.
Opinion: Time to get serious about seatbelts
The cause of a third of our road fatalities gets no political attention.
A slice of orange: Northland finally leaves the red traffic light behind
The forecast for the weekend is orange as Northland reacts to the change in Covid setting.
Northland: Council meeting storm over conference facility
The extraordinary meeting is a way to kickstart further discussion about a new Oruku plan.
Northland Regional Council's new CEO is appointed from within
After an exhaustive search, Jonathan Gibbard is Northland Regional Council's new CEO.
Tribesmen Motorcycle Gang associates found with drugs, guns, and $10K cash in Kaikohe
It's the second major bust linked to gangs Northland police have made in the past few days
Enchanter wreck recovered by investigators after five killed in tragedy
The Enchanter wreck is now being held in a secure location by investigators.
Orange for Easter: NZ moving to new traffic light setting from midnight; 9495 new cases
New Covid-19 case numbers have generally fallen nationwide.
Northland's Covid 19 cases down again today
Northland's Covid 19 case number see-saw again
Tamariki Māori going unprotected against Covid-19
The Northland DHB is facing vaccine hesitance across many ages and ethnicities
Pain at the pump: Crash at Whangārei petrol station
A vehicle crashed into the Gull service station at Raumanga
Opponents to moving the Northland Rescue Helicopter base to Onerahi Airport holding meeting
Public meeting in Whangārei tonight to oppose shifting rescue helicopter base to Onerahi
15 months jail for Northland man who stole ute and trailer while owner was tying the load down
Man who used a river to escape police after stealing a ute and trailer has been jailed.
Comment: Matariki holiday provides a timely break
Latest from Whangārei MP Emily Henderson
Northland news in brief; willow and poplar sale, truck rolls, person hit by car
The latest news bites from around the region
Council urged to rethink plans to develop alternative cycle trail
A rail group says the council must consider cheaper options for a replacement cycle trail.
Covid, trail closure slashes income for bike trail businesses
B&B owner says council, railway need to put their heads together to reopen the track.
Opinion: A new way forward for Northland
The communities of Te Tai Tokerau have stood strong and navigated the storms during Covid.