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Police were deployed to the area after sightings of a possible vehicle of interest.
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‘Excessive speeds’: Five teens nabbed after vehicle convoy chaos
One vehicle crashed into a house on River Rd; the driver was caught nearby.
Far North’s Mahoe Cheese tastes more success
Bay of Islands cheesemaker gets gold, silver and bronze medals at national awards.
Far North news briefs - tsunami siren test, regional fall, and council fees reviewed
News snippets from the Far North.
Kerikeri’s Nurture by Nature to party like its 2005 after 20 years open
Nurture by Nature early childcare centre in Far North turning 20.
Iwi festival tipped to draw thousands
Far North iwi's Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival on again.
Every day is Christmas at Far North Christmas Tree Farm
On a Bay of Islands farm thousands of Christmas trees getting ready for festive season
‘At our age, it’s magic’: Northland nurses reunite after 60 years
Some of them were 17 when they started and hadn't seen each other for 60 years.
Revealed: Northland’s most costly fires in the past three years
The Whangārei Heads fire burned for more than a week - now the cost has been revealed.
Judge rejects Whangārei’s bid to halt water fluoridation
Fluoridation of Whangārei's water will begin on March 28.
‘Undermined the system’: Fisher fined for under-reporting catch by more than 2000kg
Daniel Lovell sold 1738kg more spat than reported in the 2021/22 year.
‘False sense of security’: Eight children drown in one summer
Coroner calls for better supervision around pools, lakes and rivers.
Is road rage on the rise? Northland motorists say yes - and say it's worst in Auckland
According to the survey, one in 10 Kiwis have been involved in a road-rage incident.
Vince Cocurullo: Celebrating local growth through food and culture
OPINION: Welcoming newcomers, we make their settlement process as joyful as possible.
Eviction hopes dashed: Kāinga Ora tenant stays despite a shooting and 25 complaints
Police confirmed a shooting occurred but the tenant didn't engage with them.
Retirees claim Northland dream property fouled by neighbour’s sewage
Couple believes native trees on their lifestyle block have succumbed to sewage.
The planned power outage looms, and I dread it - Joe Bennett
It’s an odd feeling, knowing that the power is going to cut off in 45 minutes or so.
News in brief: Taipā Pt point carpark is undergoing an update
The latest news bites from around the region.
‘Has not been put before the courts’: Murder case hits legal snag
Man accused of shooting Yvonne Chapman is still in hospital, delaying court appearance.
Green shoots: Hundertwasser Art Centre hopes to arrest its financial losses
The centre had 13,000 visitors in the last six months of 2024 and 12,500 this year.
‘Someone was lying’: Man cleared of allegations he raped his former friend
She said it was rape while he argued it was consensual.
Police name man who died in Whangārei homicide
Police say emergency services were called to the house at 5pm on Saturday.
'True industry leaders': Rob and Mandy Pye win Northland Farm Environment Awards
The Pyes are strongly committed to animal health, the environment and the community.
Quick delivery to hospital by police after midwife bangs on car
One morning last week took an exciting turn for constables Goodwin and Cumming.
Matariki post unleashes racist torrent for Far North council
Far North Mayor says racist comments are deleted and accounts blocked.
Four more Northland highway speed limits to be reviewed
NZTA consulting on lifting four more Far North highway speed limits
Osteopath and cancer survivor cycling to raise money for Far North Hospice
Hospice to benefit from Matiu Taingahue’s Inspiring Ride Across Aotearoa
Northland ladies on the march - leisure marching gaining popularity in the region
Leisure marching making big comeback in Northland.
Eight students in Northland Race Unity Speech Awards final
Northland rangatahi have say on race relations at Race Unity Speech Awards.
News briefs from the Far North - Taipā beach work, murder charge and plane causes concern
News snippets from the Far North
Deja vu for Whangārei man whose pedigree cat disappeared - again
The beloved feline went missing on Friday evening but he was home by Monday.
John Williamson: Would Whangārei benefit from congestion charges?
Don’t hold your breath about less peak time congestion.
News in brief: Indian Consul General’s visit boosts Northland-India trade ties
The latest news bites from around the region.
‘Concerning trend’: DoC says dogs responsible for ‘devastating’ kiwi deaths in Northland
Between February 12 and March 9 alone, six kiwi were found dead in Northland.