Man who held steering wheel while driver shot at police gets home detention
The judge told the man had he been involved in an overseas police shooting, he'd be dead.
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Māori housing 'beyond a crisis': Govt commits $55m to help Tai Tokerau
Iwi and hapū are getting the chance to pilot solutions they have designed for communities.
Whangārei student 'nervous' delivering match ball
A dad is proud his daughter played a role in the Women's Rugby World Cup in Whangārei.
Onerahi homicide: Recognise this ute? Police want to hear from you
Police have shared photos of a vehicle they want to locate amid their investigation.
Azzurre quietly confident of upsetting Les Bleus in Whangārei
The Six Nations regulars will meet in their first World Cup quarter-final in Whangārei.
Decommission and costs at former Refining NZ on track
Thirty-five shipments of fuel products completed since April at Marsden Point.
Get out the fans - Northland to swelter in high humidity this weekend
Climate change sees earlier than normal high humidity for Northland.
Country's leaders push for biggest changes to local democracy in 30 years
Some say the review provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine the future.
Taniwha centre rewarded for a good season with a Super Rugby contract
Another Northland player picks up a Super Rugby contract after a stellar NPC campaign.
Women's Rugby World Cup: Powerhouse Portia named to start vs Wales
Woodman just wants to get the ball, run hard and have fun in the quarter-final.
Discovery of man's body in Whangārei sparks homicide investigation
Forensic teams are onsite at an Onerahi property.
Rawene man's preparation saves family home from wildfire
Another major fire in the same area last summer spurred Derek Heke into action.
New bites: Dog trialists taking on Waikato; culvert project wins international award
News in brief from Northland.
More properties for sale, prices stagnant
More properties are on the market in Northland as they take longer to sell.
Northland based leopard seal research makes groundbreaking discovery
Northland-based research makes startling discovery about leopard seals
Bay News: Battle of the Bands; 26,000 cruise ship passengers to visit
A weekly roundup of news from the Bay of Islands.
News bites: Concert at The Cove, 15yo arrested after robbery at Kamo Bottle-O
The latest news bites from around the region.
Taniwha throws down the gauntlet to All Blacks loose forwards
Eric Rush proud of son Rob cracking into the Blues' squad for next season.
10th world title in sights of Northland axeman Jason Wynyard
Northland axeman Jason Wynyard to chop wood in Sweden, vying for 10th world title.
Northland lifestyle draws greatest population increase nationwide
Northland continues to lead the country in population growth, Stats NZ says.
Kaipara Mayor hits out at growing central government impacts
New Kaipara mayor delivers a hard hitting maiden speech at the council's first meeting.
Having a kōrero in a barber's chair: New doco series aimed at Northland youth
A legendary hangout for Far North rangatahi is the focus of two new documentary series.
'That's our kaupapa': Mid North golf club raise funds for boy with serious bleeding disorder
A fundraising golf tournament is helping a young Kaikohe boy and a Kerikeri charity.
Help wanted after Whangārei discovery of invasive bat-wing passion flower vine again
Second discovery of invasive vine in Whangārei prompts call for public help
News snippets from Northland: Mayor and deputy to be sworn in; scholarship opportunity
News in brief from Northland
Central Whangārei property for sale had been seen as site for $60m hotel development
Whangārei property up for sale at Town Basin suitable for hotel.
Fiji women's rugby team humbled by support in Whangārei
Unfazed by their loss, the Fijiana team took fond memories of their stay in Whangārei.
Reece plumbing and bathroom showroom opens in Whangārei
Plumbing and bathroom products supplier Reece opens outlet in Whangārei
Whangārei buzzing over long weekend
Locals and visitors packed out Whangārei hospitality venues and markets.
NorthTec opening campus for mid-North students at Ngāwhā
Mid-Northland students getting NorthTec campus at Ngāwhā.
Te Araroa trail numbers booming despite Northland forest closures
The number of Te Araroa walkers passing through Northland is double the pre-Covid record.
British couple stranded in 2020 lockdown return to exact campsite to restart NZ trip
Northland's beauty has always been on the couple's 'trip of a lifetime' bucket list.