Half a dozen trucks heading from Northport fail safety checks
Fatigue, bald tyres and inadequate braking have been identified as major issues in trucks.
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Wife of glider pilot killed in crash hopes report brings safety changes
"They have been very thorough in their investigation and report": Marina Legler.
First of 1000 trucks start journey from Northport
Northland road safety advocate's advice to truckies and motorists in general.
Council to make no call on house-moving charges this year
The Whangārei District Council is waiting until its full council meeting in February.
Boucher champions rep programme cut after son's tears
The percentage of secondary school students involved in sport in 2019 was 51 per cent.
Hikurangi and Kensington bowlers to represent Tai Tokerau
Successful in the men's final were Kensington with Arapohue the runners-up.
Upset over satellite dish park plans in rural paradise
More than a dozen eight-metre high dishes planned.
'Trail Angels' in Northland helping Te Araroa walkers
Trail Angels expect busy summer on Te Araroa despite lack of overseas tourists.
Northland makes history in Brian Dunning Cup defence
Neal Parlane scored Northland's third representative century on Monday.
Health system braces for Covid risk with summer tourists
Despite the risk, many health providers did not expect more Covid cases in Northland.
Surf comp at Whangārei's Ocean Beach
Surfers will converge on Whangārei's Ocean Beach for an annual surf comp early next year.
Our Hidden Homeless: Couch-surfing grandmother gets a place to call home
Far North grandmother Rachel Tana no longer has to couch-surf after getting a new whare.
New era in Rawene as locals poised to take over NorthTec site
Locals have been campaigning for almost 20 years for better use of the Rawene campus.
Spirit hoodwinked by Canterbury magic
Two of Northland's top cricket exports, Makayla Templeton and Olivia Lobb, were in action.
Northland rescue chopper wish comes true
Northland children get dream ride in NEST chopper, thanks to Make-A-Wish.
Oakura residents happy police on top of summer crime spikes
Oakura community confident police will keep area safe during the upcoming busy summer
Northland news in brief: Fire at Northport, assault arrest
News snippets from around the region.
'I said no': How a child stopped a Catholic priest
Whangārei woman tells national inquiry of sexual abuse by Catholic priest.
About 80 turn up to demand withdrawal of draconian law in India
Convoy of vehicles with banners in Whangārei protest new law against Indian farmers.
Shearing and wood chopping return to the popular show
A 20 per cent increase in crowd numbers at this year's Whangārei A&P show.
'Bunch of cowboys': Pōhutukawas cut down as housemoving saga continues
Housemoving truck became stuck for a long time yesterday as it tried to get up driveway.
Northland's first dedicated desexing clinic aims to decrease dog and cat population
Mog and Dog clinic will help keep the Northland cat and dog population down.
Our Hidden Homeless: Reader response to help Northland's homeless 'phenomenal'
The trust helping Northlanders is rapt at the response to Our Hidden Homeless series.
Four Northland players named in the Blues' squad
Jone Macilai returns to Super Rugby after stints with the Crusaders and in Japan.
No conviction for home-made bomb that torched historic reserve
Police successfully appeal arsonist's discharge without conviction.
Trail of destruction: Chaos after house driven into bridge
More than 20 signs appeared to have been cut down or removed.
Touch star returns to field after broken leg
Elite athlete worried broken leg meant he wouldn't be able to play again.
Sevens winners bound for NZ final
Play starts at 8.45am at all venues. Clubs don't forget your markers.
Northland news in brief: Bail refused, mums holding exhibition
News snippets from around the region.
The road North to get 1000 truckloads of shipping containers
Northport helps alleviate shipping load by accepting gigantic vessel bound for Auckland.
Our Hidden Homeless: Former addict stresses importance of wraparound services
Northland's homeless need access to wraparound services to address underlying issues.
Bedside court hearing for kidnapping accused hurt in crash
Couple, aged 22 and 35, charged with kidnapping and gun offences after Paihia incident.
Northland's hidden homeless: Desperate need for housing for teen mums living in cow sheds
Teen mums living in cow sheds and cars has prompted calls for more emergency housing.