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Sophisticated scammers said IRD had money for woman

Scammer claimed IRD had a ballot to give away unclaimed money - and she was a winner.

Enchanter tragedy: Students pen letters to families of men who died

Tikipunga Primary students have writen letters to families of the Enchanter trip victims.

Man dies after mobility scooter crashes down bank in Whangārei

The man's death has been referred to the Coroner.

Ngāpuhi Antarctic adventurer Busby Noble laid to rest at Mangamuka

Busby Noble became a celebrity overseas after his exploits on the frozen continent.

Ex-cop who raped sleeping colleague to be released from prison

Having served a third of his sentence, Jamie Foster has been granted parole

'We don't need another liquor outlet. Why would you want to keep breaking up families?'

Bay of Islands hapū Ngāti Rēhia says it was kept in the dark over liquor shop plans.

TikTok's 'dangerous blackout' trend can be life-threatening, doctor warns

Kiwi teen suffered a seizure when attempting 'blackout' due to social media trend.

'Incredibly tragic': Police continue to investigate sudden deaths in Panguru

Police say no one else is currently being sought in relation to the deaths.

Five generations of a Far North whānau share story of rich whakapapa

A whānau share their unique story from the Far North.

Man and dog towed to safety after yacht trapped under Waitangi bridge

The dog was distressed but managed to keep out of the way of rescue efforts.

Rehabilitated prisoner's effort to turn his life around impresses Court of Appeal

Meth cook's deep remorse and rehab programmes may get him out of jail earlier.

Northland couple converts Slovakia barns into refugee shelters

The Kaitāia couple will open the doors to fleeing Ukrainians.

Northland's Karen Te Ruki-Pasene to fight Australian boxer for Australasian title

Australasian title bout for Northland boxer Karen Te Ruki-Pasene.

'You don't seem to learn': Judge sentences recidivist drink-driver to jail

There came a time when community protection was paramount, judge said.

Calling foster families: Animal rescuers pushed to their limits

A busy summer season has Northland animal rescues calling for more foster families.

Tribesmen and Killer Beez gang members arrested after 'violent' clashes in Kaikohe

Eleven people, as young as 15, were arrested with police not ruling out more to follow.

'Our hearts and prayers are with you': Multicultural Whangārei remembers Christchurch mosque attacks

Low-key commemoration among Northland Muslims for the Christchurch shootings

Judge says sentence recommendation for repeat drink-drivers too soft

Kaipara man "drunk as a skunk" when he drove into an oncoming vehicle: judge