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Onerahi students clean up Hatea Loop
Onerahi Primary students taking part in sea cleaning programme.
Billy the notorious cat burglar busted
Items returned to owners after cat thief busted.
Watch: Dramatic water rescue, man fighting for his life
Emergency services rushed to the Tamaterau shoreline just before 1pm on Monday.
Dog-eat-dog world as roaming cat-killer destroyed
Mother cat dead, missing kittens, pet cat wounded and neighbourhood in fear.
Man accused of shooting at police named, pleads not guilty
Man who allegedly shot at Northland police remanded in custody.
Restricted fire season imposed across Northland
From today anybody wanting to light a fire outside in Northland may need a permit
Violence at sea - anglers threaten commercial fishing boat
Northland commercial fishermen threatened with violence from recreational anglers.
Northland voices soar above the breadline in London
London-based Kiwis produce opera recital to get them through Covid.
Northland news briefs: Trucks back, police sting on off-licenses
Catch up on news around the region.
Three women throw hats in ring for council byelection
All candidates support Māori seats.
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.