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Bay of Islands tourist town 'not safe for locals': Govt lobbied for more police

Meeting organiser plans to put heat on government for more funding for Northland police.

Big whale takes '3 months' to decompose

Intricate ecosystem and rescue attempts outlined as whale rescues capture attention.

Lack of safety signs at Northland beach where man died criticised by coroner

Council cops criticism for lack of warning signs at Far North beach

Dob in a drug smuggler: Kiwis urged to help protect NZ borders

In 2016 a tip-off about odd behaviour at Ahipara led to NZ's biggest methamphetamine bust.

Tracks, campground near Cape Reinga closed amid fears of feral dog attacks

Up to four packs of dogs seen in area near Cape Reinga; walkers, wildlife at risk.

Five more Northland kiwi killed after suspected dog attack

People urged to be vigilant about wandering dogs after latest deaths on Purerua Peninsula.

Council and DoC want to work with Pātaua occupiers

Members of the Pātaua South occupation met with the mayor and DoC.

Junior-preneur series: Why children can be taught entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship can be taught and although never too late, its best started in childhood.

Rescue helicopter base to move after noise annoys neighbours

The lifesaving Northland rescue helicopter base will move because of excessive noise.

Mangawhai locals marvel at magnificent mako cruising the waters

To spot a short-finned mako in shallow water is unusual but not unheard of.

Man on the run after assaulting cop, escaping police station

The police officer attacked was "incredibly fortunate" to escape serious harm.

Northland firefighters responding to blaze in Tutukaka

A helicopter is on the scene of a fire in Tutukaka, Northland.

'We're very proud': Elation in Tuke's home town as Team NZ wins America's Cup

Fan zones across Northland erupt as Kiwi boat crushes Italian rival 7-3.

Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake - Northpower apologises

Northpower has apologised after Northland's tsunami sirens went off by mistake

Teen killed in fatal crash should have worn seat belt - police

"No-one's life would've been lost if they were wearing a seat belt."

Kidnapping, ATM ordeal: Accused pair denied bail

The pair were arrested after a high-profile incident at ASB bank in Paihia last November.

'I hope this cop has learnt something': Complaint upheld

Complainant Fraye Dunbar remains confused about whether a policeman used profanity or not.

Anahera Pickering: How disengaged youth can be future leaders

2018 Census showed 2,400 young Northlanders were not in education, training or employment.