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Northland's Karen Te Ruki-Pasene to fight Australian boxer for Australasian title
Australasian title bout for Northland boxer Karen Te Ruki-Pasene.

Latest news from the Northland bowls scene
News from Northland bowls with Gwen Lawson

Chris Leitch wants urgent consideration of refinery petition
Parliament's Petitions' Committee seeking further information on refinery petition.

'You don't seem to learn': Judge sentences recidivist drink-driver to jail
There came a time when community protection was paramount, judge said.

No deaths from Covid in Northland today as 700 new cases reported
700 new Covid-19 cases in Northland

Waipoua restoration project; Battle of Kororāreka blessing and Wander Women in Russell
Sandy Myhre's latest Bay of Islands news column.

Calling foster families: Animal rescuers pushed to their limits
A busy summer season has Northland animal rescues calling for more foster families.

John Williamson: The case for compulsory third party insurance
Compulsory third party insurance is a sensible choice - John Williamson

Reduced waiting times for bowel screening could lead to early cancer detection
Several cases of cancer have been detected earlier than usual due to improved services.

'A hard journey': Northland businesses ready to welcome tourists
Staff shortages won't stop Northland businesses from welcoming international tourists.

Huge opportunities in Forum North plans
Forum North Trust chair Lachie McLean says the change would bring 'huge opportunities'.

Tribesmen and Killer Beez gang members arrested after 'violent' clashes in Kaikohe
Eleven people, as young as 15, were arrested with police not ruling out more to follow.

Car and gas delivery truck collide in Kerikeri: narrowly miss a power pole
Northland emergency services respond to a crash involving a gas delivery truck in Kerikeri

Three Covid-related deaths recorded in Northland
There are 324 cases in Whangārei, 263 in the Far North and 74 in Kaipara.

'Our hearts and prayers are with you': Multicultural Whangārei remembers Christchurch mosque attacks
Low-key commemoration among Northland Muslims for the Christchurch shootings

Judge says sentence recommendation for repeat drink-drivers too soft
Kaipara man "drunk as a skunk" when he drove into an oncoming vehicle: judge

Ukrainian mum safe in Slovakia, family in Northland worries for how long?
Tetiana Torbina has crossed the Ukrainian borders and awaits to unite with family in NZ.

Crown says court must mark gravity of the offending and its duty to protect children
Court refuses discharge for Whangarei man who spoke indecently to a young house guest

Northland police respond to potential shooting near Kaikohe
Mangakahia Rd in Kaikohe closed as police respond to a potential shooting.

708 new cases reported in Northland; more than 20 people in hospital
347 were recorded in Whangārei, 291 in the Far North and 70 in Kaipara.

Fire threatens homes at Northland's Matauri Bay
Monday's blaze a reminder of total fire ban and dangerously dry conditions in Northland.

Man jailed for violently assaulting dairy owner with a metal bar
Whangārei man jailed for a violent attack on shopkeeper

Neighbours want $450m Dargaville racecourse proposal ditched
The Dargaville racecourse would be one of Kaipara's biggest developments.

Covid and carelessness create dire fire season for exhausted firefighters
"It's tough, it's really tough right now": Northland firefighters endure a brutal summer.

Our Treasures: Faulty compass led to steamer's demise
The S.S. Muritai has a colourful history marred by a tragic ending in Northland waters

Tenth world crown in sights for woodchopping legend
Northland woodchopping legend Jason Wynyard eyes 10th world title

'Families have to choose between fuel and food': Will 25c off a litre help Northlanders?
Fuel has become slightly cheaper following the Government announcement on Monday.

Northland Covid update: Over 9000 active cases; 23 people in hospital
The Northland District Health Board reports 482 new cases of Covid-19 today.

Ardern admits cost-of-living crisis, pledges relief
Cabinet to consider some of the taxes motorists pay at the fuel pump.