Grandmother cleared of hockey stick assaults on estranged grandchildren
While acquitted on the most serious charges, she was guilty of hitting them with spoons.
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Rural road blocks in place after diesel spill.
Judges impressed by 'stunning' quality of Science Fair entries
Students received recognition for their work in the form of high praise and awards.
Strangers tried to save motorcyclist killed in Whangārei crash
The crash happened at the intersection of Sands Rd and Ngunguru Rd.
Country’s largest solar farm near Kaitāia producing power soon
Massive solar farm will start producing power in November.
Far North news in brief: Daffodil Day success, meet the candidates and piano quartet
News snippets from the Far North.
Bay of Islands Vintage Railway all steamed up for Father's Day trips on Gabriel
Kawakawa's Gabriel steam train running Father's Day trips.
Northland’s world boxing champions to fight in home region for first tme
Kaitāia’s Mea Motu and Whangārei’s Lani Daniels set for a fight night in December.
Samoa Rugby World Cup hopes propped up by Kaitāia's Jordan and James Lay
Kaitāia brothers James and Jordan Lay at second RWC with Samoa
Huge win for safety: Speed camera data shows signage is slowing motorists down
New data proves signs at speed cameras work to slow people down. So why aren't there more?
Northland news in brief: Council considers changes to protect pā; alleged burglar naabbed
The latest news bites from around the region.
Wheelchair model features in Kaitāia entry in Dargaville Wearable Arts extravaganza
Kaitāia's Out of the Blue designers seeking success at Dargaville Wearable Arts contest
Officers nab alleged offender behind several Kamo burglaries
The person thought to be behind the spate of thefts was arrested today.
Opinion: How can councils be more representative of their communities?
OPINION: Councils currently have the opportunity to consider this important question.
Tiny boatshed attracts big attention
Interest in the 24sq m property has been off the scale.
Family of thrill-seeking soldier pay tribute a year on
Raymond Trembath left the NZ Army for adventure in Africa with the French Foreign Legion.
News in brief: Principal plans to shave head for cancer fundraiser; Free bus pass initiative to end
The latest news bites from around the region.
Tributes paid for conservation 'legend' who proved 'extinct' bird had survived
A remarkable thing about David Crockett is that all his work with the tāiko was voluntary.
Mayor and strangers rally to help 80yo man whose home was destroyed in blaze
Online fundraising effort for elderly man whose home burned down.
News in brief: Football Fern Hannah Wilkinson's unique thank you; charity golf tournaments raises $21K
The latest news bites from around the region.
Te Kohu features poems from Kohukohu Library’s Poetry Prize competition
Poets submitted to Kohukohu Library’s Poetry Prize feature in new book
Storm damage repairs at Cape Rēinga to take 4-6 weeks
Access to Cape Rēinga is restricted while storm repair work is done.
Customer trespassed after concerns car dealer painted over severe rust
Value Cars Whangārei said it wasn't responsible for the vehicle as it didn't sell the car.
Iwi leader says Kaitāia Airport future assured for at least 35 years
A site occupation has been averted and an iwi leader says the land dispute is resolved.
Loopholes in vape regulations a worry, expert says
Expert says new vape measures will not be as effective as hoped.
Far North news in brief: Crash blocks traffic, lodge faces liquidation and books for Afghans
News snippets from the Far North.
Fire chief calls for helping hands after 80yo man loses everything in blaze
House fire causes 80-year-old man to lose everything.
Dargaville residents hit out at council’s $8 million transport connectivity moves
The town of 5000 is to get up to 17 new pedestrian crossings under the proposals.
Vince Cocurullo: These are times of great uncertainty
The LTP will be coming out to you for comment in March next year.
Cat's got your, er, gardening gloves: Meet Milo, the cheeky thieving feline
Milo has paw-fected the art of pinching gardening gloves from unsuspecting neighbours.
Taniwha pipped at the hooter by Manawatū
A team that hadn’t won a game in this year’s NPC beat the Taniwha.
Trees brought down by cyclone turned into firewood for needy families
Downed trees were identified as the second biggest impact after Cyclone Gabrielle.
'She trusted us, we couldn’t keep her safe': Caregivers walk away after losing faith in the system
The little girl they were looking after had been abused by her previous caregiver.
Rugby World Cup: Northland props get front row view of Taniwha rugby history
Mighty Kauri could potentially anchor an All Black World Cup front row.