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'It's just so cool for Whangārei to have the Rugby World Cup'
The World Cup kicks off this Saturday and Northland Kauri player Tui McGeorge can't wait.
Harassment case: The tourist obsessed with her ex-boss - judge overturns conviction
Sand-duning accident led to mental ill-health and obsession, says appeal judge.
Northland leak 52 points against Tasman Mako in Nelson
Two must-win games for Northland to make the Bunnings Warehouse NPC play-offs.
John Carter wraps up 55-year career in local, central government
Staff recall Mayor's 2am emails, boundless energy and enthusiasm, and "dad jokes".
'I was aghast': Northland man devastated by theft of late mother's memento
His mum couldn't take much when she fled Latvia in 1945. What she did take has been stolen
'The most exciting local election in the history of the North': Candidates share their visions for Far North
Candidates in newly established Māori ward steal the show at Kerikeri candidates night.
Teenager arrested after three burglaries, failing to stop
The 16-year-old allegedly tried to flee from police, who deployed spikes.
'We can hear ourselves think again' Stillness descends on Mangamuka as SH1 closes — again
Overnight the town's main street has gone from busy highway to deserted back road.
How to translate an 1849 te reo Māori book about bees into English
Hokianga translator Joy Ngaropo-Hau is unravelling historic Māori texts.
Bay News: Mountain Bike Park to host teams event; Springbank School's Market Day returns
Sandy Myhre looks at the latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Decision soon on whether teens accused of Northland man's murder are fit to stand trial
Youths charged with murder of Northland man await decision on fitness to stand trial
Huge turnout at candidate meeting stuns organisers, would-be mayors
A long-time councillor said it was the biggest candidate meeting she'd seen in 24 years.
The thinning blue line: Where are the frontline police?
The number of police who are leaving the job has risen for the first time in two years.
Pukenui records the largest growth in Northland on the housing front
More re-financing and fewer sales at auctions impacting Northland's housing market.
$14m indoor sports complex a 'game-changer' for Kaikohe
New facility will cater for 25 codes plus arts and cultural events when it opens in 2024
Far North mayoral candidates speak out at Kaikohe meeting
Local decision-making, Three Waters reforms and lack of transparency among the hot topics.
Seven months and waiting for abandoned dogs in need of a home
Long-term Northland SPCA residents looking for loving homes
Man stomped on his partner's ankle, then beat her the next day with the crutch she was using
Sentence a 'reward' for man with 100-plus convictions who joined rehab programme.
Couple busted breaking lockdown sentenced on meth, firearms charges
They said they were going straight home. Instead they drove to Kaikohe to sell P.
Children's life in squalor
A jury has accepted children's claims of years of abuse by their meth-using mum
After the storm: Panguru all but cut off from outside world
More than 10% of kids at Panguru Area School can't get to lessons due to closed roads.
'I am truly sorry that it has come to this' Rawene Hospital after-hours service closes
Hauora Hokianga has closed its after-hours services due to critical workforce issues.
Northland Queen's Birthday Honours recipients having investiture ceremonies this month
Northland Queen's Birthday Honours recipients getting their gongs this month
'Awesome', 'so much fun', 'I love it': Kids rate Kerikeri's new playground
Domain's $800K playground paid for by govt's Covid-19 Response and Recovery Fund.
'Devastating impact on the businesses' Lengthy closure likely for Mangamuka Gorge
Just over a year after Mangamuka Gorge re-opened it's closed again following the storm.
Kaitaia boxer Mea Motu still unbeaten after win over Thai champ
Kaitaia's Mea Motu adds to boxing titles with win over Thai champion.
Wilding pines could be gone in 10 years
New funding to tackle Far North wilding pine problem
Sandy Myhre with news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds from Sandy Myhre
Strong winds and heavy rain for Northland today and tomorrow
Heavy rain and strong winds set to lash Northland
World ranked Northland boxer Mea Motu to take on highly-rated Thai champion
Kaitaia's Mea "Nightmea" Motu to take on first international boxing opponent
Far North family loses everything in house fire
The Ōkaihau family is the second in a week in the Far North to be left homeless by fire.
Girl says abuse accusations against mum all lies
Asked by a prosecutor why she previously lied, the girl said, 'dunno - can't remember'.
'I got kicked three times': Mother on trial for ill-treatment of her nine children
Mother on trial accused of assaulting, neglecting, and ill-treating her children.