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Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Queenstown police busts uncover large quantities of drugs

Large quantities of drugs found in raids in Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Queenstown

Serious crash closes State Highway 1

Serious crash closes highway south of Whangārei

Resealing throttles traffic flow on SH1 in Whangārei

Outraged motorists took to social media to vent anger at delays south of Whangārei.

Moving a 16-tonne kauri staircase in Northland

Northland 16-tonne kauri staircase an unusual item for movers.

Trip down memory lane for Sir Michael Hill

Michael Hill takes a trip down memory lane visiting his old local haunts.

News snippets from Northland

News in brief from Northland

Niwa visit an eye-opener for KHS students

Kamo High Year 10 students toured the Ruakākā facility to learn about aquaculture careers.

Morningside School's beloved Mrs Thomas retires after 30 years

Briar Thomas has worked there since 1990 and people she knew as pupils are now parents.

Northland woman recognised for quick thinking that saved kidnapped boy

Marie Ireland's quick thinking saved an Australian boy who had been kidnapped.

News snippets from Northland

Man who sparked armed police manhunt appears in court; and Kaitaia to get new roundabout.

Watch: Dramatic water rescue, man fighting for his life

Emergency services rushed to the Tamaterau shoreline just before 1pm on Monday.

Man accused of shooting at police named, pleads not guilty

Man who allegedly shot at Northland police remanded in custody.

Restricted fire season imposed across Northland

From today anybody wanting to light a fire outside in Northland may need a permit

Water poverty a 'human rights issue' in rural Northland

Half of Northlanders rely on rainwater tanks, more than three times the national average.

Flight for life - the vet called on to help save police dog

Kamo vet Sandra Murray relives her extraordinary day saving the life of shot police dog.

Half a dozen trucks heading from Northport fail safety checks

Fatigue, bald tyres and inadequate braking have been identified as major issues in trucks.

Council to make no call on house-moving charges this year

The Whangārei District Council is waiting until its full council meeting in February.

First of 1000 trucks start journey from Northport

Northland road safety advocate's advice to truckies and motorists in general.