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Driver crashes into supermarket barrier; and body found in Northland lake.
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SH1/Tarewa Rd intersection fully open from Monday
Completion of the two-year upgrade will improve traffic flows and safety, NZTA says.
Police still hunting for men who shot at officer
Police are seeking information on two men who shot at a police officer on Puketona Rd.
$6m drop-in facility for Whangārei youth opens
The facility caters for all of Whangārei, Te Ora Hou Northland manager Lou Davis says.
Social media posts cause panic after bus crash
Students post photos and comments on social media about their school bus crash.
Body found in Hikurangi's Lake Waro
Hikurangi's Lake Waro scene of police investigation after body found
'Just horrendous': 7 injured in school bus crash, doctor checks kids who left scene
Paramedics are assessing patients at the scene.
City south end SH1 route needs attention
Timing right for improvements to urban Whangārei section between Tarewa and Toetoe Rds.
Kaikohe dam NZ's first Covid recovery fast-tracked project
The 18ha reservoir will supply water to an industrial park, orchards and Kaikohe township.
Calls for more police support after lone officer shot at in Northland
Gunman sprayed her patrol car windshield with shotgun pellets.
Fringe winners show flair and creativity
That's a wrap for Whangārei's first Fringe Festival and what a success it was.
Kaitaia water supply to be boosted with work starting on Sweetwater bore
Sweetwater bore to give water security to Kaitaia
'We are all New Zealanders': Council rejects Māori wards, puts it to public vote
Far North voters will have a say on Maori wards at the next election.
Refresh your wardrobe this weekend for koha
Refresh your attire this weekend at the huge Walk-In Wardrobe.
Family violence in spotlight for Taniwha game tomorrow
Rugby For Life are taking a hard stance against family violence and using rugby to do so.
Centre singles champs set to star
For those that qualify, post-section will be at the Mangawhai Club on Sunday.
No full-time police concern Hikurangi locals
Northland police looking at structure of Hikurangi police station after cop retires.
Overwhelming vote by councillors for a Māori Ward in Kaipara
Mayor and deputy mayor of Kaipara vote yes to a Māori ward from the next election.
Film fundraiser focuses on NZ soldiers armed with guitars
Fourteen attempts to bring peace to Bougainville failed. Then NZers turned up with waiata.
News snippets from Northland
Gas leak closes city street; and a $6m youth and community centre opens.
Kaitaia-based novel focuses on harm from methamphetamine
Mark Chamberlain's novel Pure is based on the harm methamphetamine causes in Northland.
Fifth fundraising book released for Northland Rescue Helicopter
Northland Rescue Helicopter has new fundraising book
Students to perform Othello - but not as you know it
The reworked play is being performed this week at Whangārei Girls' High School.
Call to arm police as hunt for gunmen continues
'The serious criminal element in our society is prepared to use firearms against police.'
Whangārei's first eco-neighbourhood set for big reveal
The district council has given Ahi Wai eco-village at the Regent the go-ahead.
Robert Webb spends first night away from birds in 20 years for investiture
Robert Webb and wife Robyn went to Wellington last week for his investiture as an MNZM.
Glorat, the Clarke family homestead is being emptied of its treasures
The Clarke Homestead is being emptied of its treasures before undergoing a major refit.
Logsplitter stolen in the night in Maungakaramea
Have you seen the logsplitter which was stolen from a Maungakaramea address?
Kerikeri Kindergarten a finalist in national biosecurity awards
Kerikeri Kindergarten has been named a finalist in this year's NZ Biosecurity Awards.
Whangārei ED and White Cross reaching capacity
How long have you waited to be seen at Whangārei Hospital's emergency department?
Gunmen on the run after shooting at cop: AOS search property
After visiting the property, police are continuing their search in the surrounding area.