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'I was choking': Mum says poor Kāinga Ora fire repair impacted unwell son
The mum says the Kāinga Ora house stank of smoke after fire, a worry for her sick son.
'It doesn’t look like it’ll last long’: Northlander describes nail-biting trip through slip-riddled Brynderwyns
The Brynderwyn Hills have been closed again and again - here's why it's such a challenge.
'Captured by their own hand': Lawyer claims unlawful arrest is caught on camera
The man would not give his details when police asked, triggering a chain of events.
Shared pathway grant will allow cyclists to go from Russell to Horeke in Far North
Work to continue on Russell - Ōpua walking track after $71,500 grant.
New kaupapa Māori hauora and oranga space opens doors
Kaitāia’s new Māori health and wellbeing space He Kura now open.
Tears as Enchanter skipper found not guilty of tragedy that killed five
'No one can control and influence the sea. It is unpredictable.'
Kāinga Ora's 'battery-hen development' proposed for Ruakākā now under review
State housing builds that can't be finished by mid-2025 are being reassessed.
'Another blow for Northland': Brynderwyns closure highlights need for four-lane highway
The closure of the highway on Saturday shows an urgent need for a Brynderwyns replacement.
'Merchant of death': Four Kiwis who took their own lives linked to Canadian murder-accused
Kenneth Law has been charged with 14 counts of first-degree murder in Canada.
Vince Cocurullo: Celebrating community success
OPINION: Whangārei is the most welcoming place in New Zealand, mayor Vince Cocurullo says.
Going to miss the people: Trade Aid Whangārei store to close this month
Trade Aid Whangārei has been around for 37 years. Volunteers reminisce ahead of closure.
'Find me guilty': Cannabis advocate gives jury an easy task
Brian Borland also told the judge 'it's jail or nothing' on growing and trading charges.
Jonny WIlkinson: Spotlight on Troy Robertson
OPINION: Troy is a person who radiates style and charisma.
Macular degeneration diagnosis and treatment helps man keep independence
Peter Copeman, 93, has no doubt he would be blind if he did not have a simple eye test.
Joe Bennett: Despite the clamour of the internet and the universality of the cellphone, there remains a thirst for literature
OPINION: Last weekend Joe Bennett proposed The Best Bits of Shakespeare at an event.
News in brief: Bomb scare at court, thousands of native trees planted
The latest news bites from around the region.
Allegations of debt and financial mismanagement plague wellness festival leader
Franko Heke said he was 'deeply focused' on finding solutions to the issues.
Maungaturoto Primary School burglary: Red Truck captured stealing sports container
“I think it’s a real shame since it’s stealing off kids really.”
Jail for two offenders who continue to flout court orders
The men were hoping for one last chance to adjourn their sentencings but failed.
Russell folk plan rescue of historic Custom House
The group wants to preserve the building and turn it into a community hub.
Another heavy rain watch in place as wet weekend expected
Another watch is in place for Northland bringing with it warmer temperatures
Probe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusive
The mass death event in Pataua was the second since 2022.
Retirement village issues highlighted in push for law reform
The Act 'has to change': Retirement Village Residents Assoc president.
'Ratepayers hit hard' with Whangārei increasing rates 17.2%
More could have been done to keep the rates lower, critics say.
Call for food safety officials to apologise to cheesed off shopper
Officials should apologise over handling of pensioner's complaint, says concerned reader.
Daily bag limits raised to tackle kina issue
Those battling Northland’s kina barren problem are getting new tools.
News in brief: Taking a closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
Far North leading the way in resurgence of traditional rongoā Māori healing
Traditional hauora Māori practices explored at Fabulous Fridays.
It's the right thing to do: Government commits to rollout of speed camera warning signs
The Government is installing warning signs at speed cameras including those in Northland.
Speed camera finally turned on after decade-long community campaign
The camera was just one more tool to persuade drivers to stick to the speed limit.
News in brief: Police seek more information after recovering vehicle used in shooting, Renowned scientists to visit Kerikeri
The latest news bites from around the region.
‘This is unusual': Parent flip-flops on drowsy daughter’s condition in attempted murder trial
The parent came home to find their partner overdosed on drugs and slumped over in a chair.
Northland Police recover vehicle used in gunshot incident, seek more information
Police appeal for sightings of vehicle in Whangārei firearms incident