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David Wotherspoon's dishonesty stretched the length of the country.
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Successful Wahine Toa II slug-fest could get sequel - promoters delighted with response
Promoter wants to bring more boxing to Whangārei after huge Wahine Toa II event
Joe Bennett: Stones still rolling with the ages - somehow
OPINION: If girls had come for the music they wouldn’t have drowned it out with screaming.
Top chefs dish up top tips for creating Christmas feast on a budget
Plus two recipes to brighten up your festive fare this holiday season.
Photos: Runners given a splash of colour as The Ray White Hatea Loop Challenge takes off
The event attracted a great crowd of all ages.
Sweet deal: Six tonnes of 'wonky' kūmara rescued
Wonky Box has expanded its produce distribution operation and now delivers locally.
'It's a set up': Pound worker maintains he didn't poison the milk
A judge has reserved his decision after the case closed this week.
Pharmacist who heckled Ardern struck off after denouncing Govt's Covid response
The pharmacist heckled the former PM at a press conference, leading to it being shut down.
Having to turn away people on Christmas Day is heartbreaking, Salvation Army says
It's heart-breaking says the Salvation Army
Farmers urged to be vigilant as fall armyworm confirmed in Northland
Several cases of fall armyworm have been confirmed on Northland farms lately.
'Fear in our community' Residents anxious as Kāinga Ora plans 50-house village
The changes threaten a major upheaval to residents' way of life.
News briefs from the Far North - Hot cars major danger, Waitangi report for Ngāpuhi and touch tournament
News snippets from the Far North
News briefs: Children’s ward transformed into a Christmas wonderland
The latest news bites from around the region.
Work progressing on Kaitāia’s new town square
Parts of Kaitāia’s new town square should be open to be public by Christmas.
Ngāpuhi's new rūnanga chair warns Government attacks won't help tribe settle treaty claims
Ngāpuhi rūnanga chair Mane Tahere not happy at plans to remove treaty principles
Rebels kidnapping trial: Guilty verdicts after four-day deliberation
The men were charged with kidnapping and violent offences including firearms.
Red flag from 1990s shows lack of nitrate tests in drinking water
The nitrates are among the highest in the country but involve old data.
Worker accused of poisoning colleague by spiking milk with antifreeze
A bottle of antifreeze was found in the stationery room with the seal broken.
'Incredibly rare': Northland man finds two dead sharks on morning walk
A man came across two dead sharks on Uretiti Beach during a walk this morning.
Police seek witnesses to Hūkerenui fatal crash
The November 30 crash claimed the lives of two teenagers.
"Proud to be Māori" was the mantra of one of the youngest protesters among 600 at the Whangārei hīkoi
The Whangārei hikoi was full of passion for mokopuna.
Whangārei hīkoi for mokopuna
About 600 people took part in the march through Whangārei on Tuesday morning, protesting Government policies called anti-Maori.
Hot property: Overseas buyers fly in to view 'highly desirable' Whangārei Heads home
Potential buyers choppered in to the semi-remote area to view the stunning home.
News in brief: What Covid-19 wastewater results reveal; Te Pāti Māori protest in Whangārei
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kevin Page: A 'hole' lot of hassle in my first impression
I kid you not, my foot looked like something from Outer Space.
Grandmother takes a stand against smokefree repeals to protect future generations
Helen James does not want her young grandchildren to have the choice of smoking.
Far North's world boxing champ Mea Motu wants to inspire next generation
Kāitaia's Mea Motu retains boxing world title and looks to next challenge
Movie plan for Kāitaia author's new book
Ireland was born in New Zealand and raised in the Far North,
Far North, Mangawhai at greatest risk of drought and fire bans as El Niño bites
Northland heading for dry summer with risks of drought and wild fires
'I felt half my face drop': 'Uninvited' neighbour on trial for brutal knife attack
A man who suffered a 10cm face gash claims the alleged attacker shouted 'Killer Beez'.
A broken highway: Transport Minister's pledge to prioritise Brynderwyns bypass route
Waka Kotahi NZTA is calling for feedback on closure dates of the Brynderwyn Hills.
'I got a glimpse of an eyeball': Couple delighted with rare find while fishing off rocks
Graham and Alison Pickering were fishing when they found a rare sea creature.
Focus on environment and te reo learning sees Far North principal win major award
Panguru principal Mina Pomare-Peita earns major award for school's te reo-based education
Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo: The hot topics on the minds of residents
Many of you asked for more information about the proposed 2024 Brynderwyns closure.