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Victim hopes she's dead before her attacker's released from jail
Woman jailed for assaulting and robbing 92-year-old woman in Kawakawa.
Woman winched from bush by Northland Rescue Helicopter team
Injured woman slipped and broke her leg while helping check possum bait stations.
Pataua South community hits speed bump in efforts to stop hoons
One-time "sleepy hollow" takes road safety into own hands, but council says talks needed.
Trail closure forces Te Araroa walkers onto busy road
Te Araroa boss says it's a shame but landowner within her rights to stop access.
'Bling bling' to light up Kaikohe
A wrap-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.
Northland news in brief: NorthTec CE resigns; trailer unit rolls
News snippets from across the region.
Work underway to hook up new Ngāwhā power station
A helicopter is being used to string the 110kV power line between poles.
Far North fishing firm lands a big one
Messina Trustees hooks 2020 Top Energy Business Development Fund cash.
Northland coach profile: Tui Raeli
A strong supporter of Northern Wairoa rugby, Tui Raeli is our latest coach profile.
Social Credit leader to stand in Whangārei
Social Credit leader Chris Leitch chosen to stand in Whangārei
Ratepayers could carry the can in job creation projects
Ratepayers could be left with the bill if new legislation passes.
100 hours community work for taking 145 toheroa
Man gets community work sentence for taking toheroa from Northland beach.
Shipwreck bodies find a milestone for film crew but raises descendants' ire
Remains discovered during filming of documentary about 1902 sinking of the Ventnor.
Northland farm shed ripped apart by tornado
Tornado adds to trail of destruction with a farm shed shredded.
NDHB committee searching for Māori disability voice
Will we see a greater public presence at NDHB committee meetings in the future?
Dog attack on national icon: Five kiwi dead
The dead kiwi were found in the Signals Rd area near Ōkaihau.
Comment: Power pricing a challenging issue
Is it time we put further support into our own power generation capacity.
First peek at $4.5m, 22-metre fishing vessel
The $4.5m, 72-foot (22m) boat is being built in Opua for Northland fishing brothers.
Far North kauri sanctuary, Māori tourism projects get $7.5m funding boost
Takou Bay kauri sanctuary an attempt to safeguard future of species threatened by dieback.
Mini-tornado wreaks havoc in boat yard in just 12 seconds
Tornadoes knock over boats in Whangārei yard and knock down trees at Oakura.
Sacred Taratara Mountain off limits to the public
Education needed about Taratara Mountain which is sacred and off limits.
Charmaine Smith's Northland dream that will never be
A scan revealed Smith was at risk of becoming paralysed from the neck down.
V8 Supercars driver Greg Murphy takes Hikurangi locals for a spin on a Polaris
Race driver Greg Murphy was in Hikurangi on Wednesday giving locals the ride of their life
Kawakawa teen charged with murder
18-year-old charged in relation to stabbing death of Krillan Koni Brown, also 18.
Dementia unit in Maungatūroto tackles region-wide issue
Aged care advocates say there's a shortage of dementia units in Northland.
Maungaturoto pair win on home turf
It was the first centre title for both Malcolm Scott and Keith Youngman on Sunday.
Two young Far North councillors recognised for leadership
Mayor says the national leadership roles show the district is progressive and inclusive.
Dave Pennington - A selfless Red Cross volunteer
Dave Pennington helps the Red Cross at home and abroad in a variety of ways.
Manhunt Moerewa: Police arrest 19yo man
19yo man arrested this morning in Kawakawa after tip from the public.