Charges laid against powerboat skipper after collision with Blue Ferry
The iconic Blue Ferry sank on April 13 after a collision involving the powerboat.
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A busy summer awaits Search and Rescue units, with callouts on the rise.
Community fed up with drinkers at park near children's playground
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John Williamson: Getting the mental health issue into the safer roads mindset
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Tourism enterprises in new indigenous tourism TV show
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Two trainee and apprentice scholarships from Kaitāia Business Association
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Three Far North athletes receive Kauri Club scholarships
Far North athletes get Kauri Club scholarships to help advance their careers
Far North festive events start in style this weekend
Plenty of Far North Christmas parades for all.
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International opponents welcomed as historic fight night closes in
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Struggle to feed extra mouths: Northlanders grateful for SPCA's free mobile desexing clinic
The SPCA's mobile desexing clinic saw hundreds of animals desexed in Northland.
'Without comparison': One of NZ's worst child sex abusers goes for parole
The damage done to his young victims was “incalculable”.
Section of State Highway 1 now reopened, motorists can still expect delays
Police are asking motorists to detour through Kamo.
Teens cross the world to take on the bard at Shakespeare's Globe
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David Grindle: The dos and don'ts of the office Christmas party
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Tears and tension as councillors voted out at explosive meeting
A group of five councillors dominated the voting as major changes took place.
Onerahi bush fire deliberately lit, says investigator
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HMNZS Taupō returns to Whangārei after patrolling for illegal fishing
The navy ship is returning to her home port and will host an open day on Saturday.
Whangārei’s Ngāti Hine Health Trust wins design award
The refurbished offices of Ngāti Hine Trust wins a Bronze Pin.
Kaipara council warned of legal action over climate move
Canning climate adaption policy could put lives at risk.
Brynderwyns four-lane highway plan: Govt commitment welcomed
Northland leaders praise coalition’s commitment to four-lane alternative route.
Northland news in brief: Gas leak at Ōtaika shops; volunteers find pig's head
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Northland’s two women world boxing champs to put titles on the line on Saturday
Both women are facing tough opponents.
News briefs from the Far North - Stolen kauri gum returned, behaviour survey, nurses to meet
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'I'm going to hurt your baby!': Pregnant woman attacked by vengeful ex
Members of the public had to intervene to stop the brutal assault.
Maitai Bay rāhui lifted for one-day kina cull
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Walking the dog in Kerikeri park can lead to history lesson
History on display at Far North dog park.
Kiwis tell of pavlova love in new Northland book Pav Deconstructed
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Shops evacuated after gas leak alert
Emergency Services are responding to a gas leak at Otaika shops.
Former minister under fire for delay in Russell/Kororāreka name restoration decision
“What is says is that Māori are not important enough to make a decision about this."