'Protesters' target Navy ship in Ōpua
Convincing-looking riot an exercise in protecting the ship from protests and civil unrest.
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'At some point' teen intended to meet girl for sex: Judge
Man instigated sexually explicit exchange of messages with 12-year-old Facebook friend.
Loop Rd safety work hits another speed bump
A failed assessment and bad weather have pushed the completion of stage one into spring
Popular judge will preside for another two years before fully retiring
Northland's Judge John McDonald will preside for another two years before fully retiring
Photos: Oromahoe School welcomes Matariki with festival of light
Popular event postponed by 24 hours due to rain - but that didn't keep the crowds away.
News snippets from Northland: Art&Tartan+ entries open; and three Covid deaths
News in brief from Northland
Delighted but wary: Why Northland businesses aren't quite rejoicing over border reopening
The international borders are flying open in July but global issues will impact Northland.
Whangārei police execute search warrants
Northland police assure community organised crime and gangs won't be tolerated.
Hundreds flock to Whangārei's first Mana Wāhine Day at Hihiaua Cultural Centre
Hihiaua Cultural Centre hosts Whangārei's first Mana Wāhine Day
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai welcomes first Matariki public holiday
For the first time, we're celebrating Matariki nationwide with a public holiday
Five teams in with a chance as the last round of games remain
Hora Hora and Mid Northern a safe bet to feature in the prems rugby semis.
Whangārei residents stumped over huge deciduous council trees
Another road of nuisance trees is plaguing Whangārei residents.
Kiwi cast named for Ninety-Mile Beach drug bust series
The stars of the six-part drama series filmed in Ahipara are officially revealed.
Building with Gib is a waiting game for Northlanders
From receiving plasterboard orders within a week, builders are now having to wait months.
National still wants four-laning in Northland - Nicola Willis
National wants to improve Northland roads, the deputy leader said on her regional visit.
More international students sign up for NorthTec nursing
Nursing placements are increasing in Whangārei to meet the growing demand for nurses.
Haere mai for new Kauri Museum director
New The Kauri Museum director gets down to work after a formal welcome.
Golden oldies game is among centennial celebration for OBM
OBM planning centennial celebration on Matariki long weekend.
Lifting the burden: Decluttering helps clear household spaces and minds
Northland decluttering guru Deb Shepherd is changing lives one messy room at a time.
Comment: Playing it by ear for Desert Island Discs
Joe Bennett finally picks five songs for his Desert Island Discs appearance
Sending Northland man to jail would leave him at mercy of the gangs - judge
Northland man whose actions saw his brother point air rifle at police spared jail.
'We just want answers': Friends, family appeal for info about woman's death
Police are treating 36-year-old's death, at Waipapa Landing last month, as "unexplained".
Otaika liquor store ram raid latest of many
The shop is not the first in Otaika to be ram raided.
Inspiring the next generation - Black Ferns give Whangārei a taster ahead of games
The Black Ferns strapped their boots on for an open training at Pohe Island.
Winter is when fur seals come ashore in Northland to rest - but be wary
Seals are a big deal - but take care as DoC warns they can bite
'If the wages were liveable, I wouldn't leave' NorthTec nursing graduate moves to Australia
NorthTec holds four graduation ceremonies over two days to celebrate two graduate cohorts.
Post section play of the Northland Bowls Centre Open Championship Singles continues
Latest news from the Northland bowls scene with Gwen Lawson
Whangārei ready for this weekend's Pacific Four Series games
Excitement is at fever pitch ahead of the Pacific Four Series rugby matches.
Historic child sex abuse crimes put former drug kingpin back in jail
The court was told the girls were about 8 and 11 when the abuse occurred.
Paihia waterfront development canned - again - as $14m cost blows out
It's the second time the project has been scrapped in its convoluted two-decade history.
Judge says concern for children in drink-driver's car no licence for dangerous attack
Resident angered by drink-driver's antics claimed he acted in self-defence.
Triple Lotto success for Northland
Northland had three big Lotto winners in Wednesday's draw.