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Water poverty a 'human rights issue' in rural Northland
Half of Northlanders rely on rainwater tanks, more than three times the national average.
Ministry of Justice worker dealing meth arrested in carpark
'You'll never be able to work in a job like that ever again', judge tells ex-court worker.
Trucks travelling to Northport turned back to Auckland
"There was at least 30 trucks in the queue at the time they stopped operations."
Shopping local helps boost business this Christmas
Reporter Jenny Ling has tips for shopping local while making a difference this Christmas.
Word wizardry spells success: Kerikeri 7-year-old tops NZ
Beau Mounter has notched the nation's highest score in an annual Year 3 spelling contest.
Flight for life - the vet called on to help save police dog
Kamo vet Sandra Murray relives her extraordinary day saving the life of shot police dog.
Our Hidden Homeless: Donations pour in to help Northland's hidden homeless
Donations of furniture have poured in due to the Advocate's Our Hidden Homeless campaign.
'I am a mana wahine': A journey from trauma to lawyer
Kristina Green says it's okay that it's taken 20 years to get her life on track.
Sleeping baby carjacking: Offender gets home detention as 'last chance'
A 53-year-old man was asking for the chance to turn his life around, the judge said.
Half a dozen trucks heading from Northport fail safety checks
Fatigue, bald tyres and inadequate braking have been identified as major issues in trucks.
Warning for motorists: What trucks' Christmas convoy is doing to State Highway 1
Up to a dozen trucks are leaving Whangārei hourly for Auckland for the next week.
He drank tequila in the morning and killed her 'sweetheart' that afternoon
Michael Gardyne was imprisoned for drink-driving causing the death of Geoff Pearson.
Landcare group claims Russell spraying 'random, indiscriminate'
Outcry in Russell follows similar controversy over sprayed native trees in Waimate North.
First of 1000 trucks start journey from Northport
Northland road safety advocate's advice to truckies and motorists in general.
Boucher champions rep programme cut after son's tears
The percentage of secondary school students involved in sport in 2019 was 51 per cent.
Council to make no call on house-moving charges this year
The Whangārei District Council is waiting until its full council meeting in February.
Northland news in brief: Volunteers needed, scholarships offered
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Hikurangi and Kensington bowlers to represent Tai Tokerau
Successful in the men's final were Kensington with Arapohue the runners-up.
Charges filed in police dog shooting case
Charges filed in relation to Northland incident where a police dog was shot.
Upset over satellite dish park plans in rural paradise
More than a dozen eight-metre high dishes planned.
True tales: A new chapter in the history of Whangārei Heads
More people have come forward with stories of a sometimes mysterious past.
'Trail Angels' in Northland helping Te Araroa walkers
Trail Angels expect busy summer on Te Araroa despite lack of overseas tourists.
Northland makes history in Brian Dunning Cup defence
Neal Parlane scored Northland's third representative century on Monday.
Northland news in brief: Free bus rides, poor water quality
Catch up on what's happening.
Possum-like puss perched at power pole pinnacle
Power to the puss - scales 11m high power pole before returning to Earth.
Health system braces for Covid risk with summer tourists
Despite the risk, many health providers did not expect more Covid cases in Northland.
Former Olympic kayaker backs proposed council freedom camping ban
Submissions about the freedom camping bylaw were mixed.
Surf comp at Whangārei's Ocean Beach
Surfers will converge on Whangārei's Ocean Beach for an annual surf comp early next year.
Our Hidden Homeless: Couch-surfing grandmother gets a place to call home
Far North grandmother Rachel Tana no longer has to couch-surf after getting a new whare.
New era in Rawene as locals poised to take over NorthTec site
Locals have been campaigning for almost 20 years for better use of the Rawene campus.
Spirit hoodwinked by Canterbury magic
Two of Northland's top cricket exports, Makayla Templeton and Olivia Lobb, were in action.
Tying it all together with Metalace shoe ties
Appearance is everything, apparently, when it comes to shoe fastening inventions ...
Northland rescue chopper wish comes true
Northland children get dream ride in NEST chopper, thanks to Make-A-Wish.