Banned weapon, drugs, cash seized from speeding driver
The arrest was part of Operation Cobalt, a police crackdown on gangs and drug dealing.
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More than 230 candidates in upcoming Northland local body elections
235 people standing in Northland local body elections
Happy as a pig in ... surf: Beach-hopping hog stuns locals
The owner of the pig said she had gone walkabout and had decided on a swim at the beach.
No going back: Marsden Pt's refining shutdown
'Not a mothballing' - impossible to restart refinery with most decommissioning complete.
Northland activist gets leave to appeal to the Supreme Court
The case against greenhouse gas emissions is going to NZ's highest court.
Bumper crowd expected at Northland Taniwha's first home game
Northland name strong team for first home game in Whangārei tomorrow.
One dog still on the loose in Panguru after fatal attack
Neville Thomson's neighbours described him as a 'lovely man' who adored animals.
Residents propose walking tracks for contentious land
Nearby residents have submitted their proposal to the council for the Gomez Rd land.
Three strikes repeal not prompting much comment in Northland
Otangarei Trust CEO Martin Kaipo said there was a place for harsher sentences.
'He could hear her screaming': Kaikohe man drags partner from burning house
Kaikohe couple and their five children lost almost everything they owned in the blaze .
'Everyone's screaming out for music': Jazz and Blues Fest returns with near-record lineup
This weekend's festival the first since the pandemic to welcome back international acts.
New Zealand food culture: 'We are still trying to find out what Kiwi flavours are'
Advocate asks Northland's famous chefs for their take on "classic Kiwi food culture".
Missing Northlanders: Hokianga woman found dead, Kaitāia teen found safe
The police update about two missing Northlanders is a mixture of heartbreak and relief.
Action-packed lead-up to global rugby showpiece
Street flags hung up two months before Women's RWC matches get under way in Whangārei.
Road deaths and serious injury figures take wrong turn
Deaths and serious injuries on Northland roads rose by 14 per cent in one year.
Doug Schmuck gets greenlight from Environment Court for early start to work
Work on wharf and floating pontoon in Northland can start early, court rules.
Who should foot the bill for soundproofing homes if rescue chopper shifts?
Controversy continues around the proposed base shift - this time with sound mitigation.
Fog blankets Northland from Kaipara all the way to the Far North
The thick layer of fog was expected to lift later today, MetService says.
Splashing out: Northland DHB continues to dish out lavish gifts in return for Covid jabs
Northland DHB spent lavish amounts of money on freebies to get residents vaccinated.
Dozens of firefighters to again take part in a worthy cause
Maungaturoto duo gearing up for the annual Sky Tower Challenge.
Man suffers critical head injuries in fall from ute
The incident occurred on State Highway 11 about 3.50am on Saturday.
Historic win for Whangārei Boys' High School squash team
The final between the Northlanders and Auckland Grammar School was hotly contested.
Police confirm Panguru man not killed by own dogs
A post-mortem has confirmed the dog attack was the cause of death.
Police continue plea to find missing Kaitāia teen
Police have not yet found 14-year-old Amelia, who is missing from her Kaitāia home.
New Zealand Resident Doctors Association concerned at surgeon and registrar shortage
Emergency medicine specialist in Whangārei question the need to import health staff.
Heartbreak for Northland Kauri as Hawke's Bay Tui power to victory
Northland Kauri lose two on the trot and face North Harbour this weekend.
Mental health calls from Northland mothers more than triple
Plunket has this year received 56 calls from Northland mothers for mental health support.
Taniwha hang on to claim crucial NPC win
Last-gasp penalty miss hand Northland a win in the first NPC match.
Registration opens for the popular Poor Knights Crossing event
Wing foilers to race alongside ocean ski and waka ama paddlers at Poor Knights Crossing.
Bizarre crime spree: Thieves take three cars, one shower and a packet of chips
Police hope public can help solve case of peckish crims who used a shower and lost a gun.
About 25 dogs at the property where man mauled to death
Police don't have a description yet of the pack of dogs responsible for man's death.
Northlanders urged to prepare for winter downpours, summer droughts
Whopping 572mm rain for Kerikeri; overall July was NZ's wettest and fourth warmest ever.
Kerikeri kiwifruit company loses challenge in Employment Court
Trainee orchard manager's dismissal before 90 days wrong, ERA rules.
John Williamson: Let's have a closer look at the cause of the pothole problem
Heavy vehicles cause the problems on our roads.