Accused tells court he was out fishing with a cousin, not driving vehicle
Northland man elects to give evidence and call a witness in his trial in Whangārei.
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Death of Northland man in Dargaville takes region's road toll to seven
As the road toll continues to climb people are being urged to take extra care on driving.
Kiwifruit sector braces for record harvest amid staff shortage
Northland kiwifruit growers are bracing for an "extra challenging" harvest.
Covid 19 coronavirus: 40,000 tests given as first phase of vaccine rollout nears completion in Northland
Northland gears up to vaccinate frontline healthcare workers at the end of March.
Northland now home to Australian flying weta, but spread unknown
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Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake
Northpower has apologised after tsunami sirens went off by mistake.
Water about to flow at new Whangārei treatment plant
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News snippets from Northland
Queen tribute act to play two Northland shows; and 'boil water' notice ends.
Chicken nachos a hit with Raurimu Ave Primary kids
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Photos: Northland firefighters tested in combat challenge
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Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake - Northpower apologises
Northpower has apologised after Northland's tsunami sirens went off by mistake
Hope for couple waiting to go home eight months after flood
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Cancer sufferer laments lack of funded meds
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Teen killed in fatal crash should have worn seat belt - police
"No-one's life would've been lost if they were wearing a seat belt."
Kidnapping, ATM ordeal: Accused pair denied bail
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Scooter days of World War II remembered
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News snippets from Northland
After 39 bids, Waipū home sells for $1.615m; and SH1 stretch closed this weekend.
Northland restaurateur had seven eateries in tsunami evacuation zones
Tsunami warning saw Northland restaurateur with seven eateries in evacuation zone
Northland students up for the STEM challenge
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Northland's middle aged men most at risk of drowning
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Sheryl Mai: In wake of tsunami alert, make a plan in event of emergency
Stay alert and be prepared.
World-famous Northland band Alien Weaponry to play with NZSO
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Organisers chuffed 1600 registered for the popular fun run/walk
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Young cricketer's wish to get more Northlanders into cricket
Student creates a senior secondary schools' cricket competition in Northland.
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Northland Muslim leader two years on from Christchurch Terror Attacks
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Opportunities abound for Taipa students
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Northland mum launches petition to bring back school bus
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