Name suppressed for man accused in murder of Parakao local
The 26-year-old man charged with murdering Geoffrey Ware appeared in court on Monday.
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Over 300 expected for NZ's first major caulerpa webinar
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'Exceptional care': Whangārei home marks 80 years of aged care
Originally bought in 1945, the home now cares for 55 mixed-gender residents.
What Northlanders need to know as severe weather looms
Stormy conditions are expected tonight for Te Tai Tokerau, warns Civil Defence.
‘Beautiful darling’: Northland toddler allegedly murdered is identified
Catalya Remana Tangimetua Pepene, 3, died last Wednesday.
'Visitors go around and around': Patients miss hospital appointments as parking chaos worsens
Construction removed 80 car parks, forcing patients and staff to compete for spots.
On The Up: Wedding bells ring at Whangārei rest home
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Rest home romance: Wedding bells chime for 99-year-old bride
Dennam and Felicia wed at rest home, proving love has no age limit.
New solar battery farm could get Northland up and running faster after a blackout
Meridian's new facility can power 60,000 homes, boosting Northland's grid.
Police seek new leads following snatching of 33 designer dogs
Police seek information on 19 dogs, 14 puppies and three parrots taken near Whangārei.
Woman charged $5.1m to track down former lover and stolen family fortune
He promised to invest the money but took it to Italy and disappeared.
News in brief: Police name victim in fatal SH12 crash near Matakohe
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Local actor stars in gripping crime thriller theatre debut
'Wrest' explores motherhood's hidden darker side through a crime thriller.
House gutted by fire in Maungatūroto, one person hospitalised
The fire is believed to have been caused by a fault in the home's fireplace.
Accused pleads not guilty to murder of 'beloved mother' in Whangārei park
Yvonne Chapman, 66, was shot at Onerahi's Beach Rd public reserve in February.
'They're people just like us': Onerahi resident supports vehicle dwellers
Rachel Aldridge defends vehicle dwellers, calling them part of the community.
'Most vulnerable are invisible': Northland leaders give Budget 2025 mixed reviews
The Budget is applauded for its rates rebated but criticised for pay equity cuts.
Murder charge laid over Northland man's death, police seek further information
Police are still seeking sightings of a 1999 blue and silver Mitsubishi L200.
Investigation under way after 'unexplained' death of 3-year-old girl
Police say a post-mortem will be carried out over the next couple of days.
Two crashes on State Highway 1 cause delays, diversions
Two people received moderate injuries in the first crash.
'Well over halfway': Runner hits 503 ultramarathons in record quest
Shannon-Leigh Litt has completed more than 500 consecutive ultramarathons.
One person dead after single vehicle crash in Northland
Motorists have been advised to expect delays on State Highway 12 west of Gallie Rd.
'Nothing short of inspiring': Air NZ boosts Northland nature projects
Eight Northland nature projects by schools, hapū and landcare groups share $50,000.
'Never too young': Push to lower NZ bowel cancer screening age
Protesters at Parliament urged lowering the screening age to 45.
Northland divers start New Zealand-first elimination work on invasive seaweed
'Time is of the essence in the fight against caulerpa.'
Driver flees scene after crash into Mangamuka garage
Police say just after 4am a vehicle left State Highway 1 and crashed into a garage.
Great relief: Whangārei teen's Melbourne health trip saved after Jetstar setback
Jetstar was unable to give wheelchair assistance on the booked flight, so Air NZ swooped.
News in brief: Mea Motu makes surprise appearance with fight in Thailand
The latest news bites from around the region.
'It's not just about surviving': Northland businesses on living wage impact
Business owners urge others to pay the living wage to help staff thrive.
Opinion: Mrs P, Boomerang Child, the culinary battle and my weight loss
Kevin Page has lost 15kg over the past year while living in a caravan.
Fresh appeal for information in Parakao homicide probe
Geoffrey Ware's body was found at his home in the Northland village on May 9.
Northcote's Vietnamese-built Elevation apartments near completion
'It's been challenging' – Alastair Sawer, chief executive of developer TLC Modular
On The Up: Te Kamo Scouts win national recognition for environment clean-up efforts
The group was nominated by Whangārei District Council's waste minimisation officer.