Advocate, Herald 'legend' Tony Verdon dies aged 67
'He was a generous, gentle guy and a bloody good joker. Everybody loved Tony.'
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Whangārei early childhood centre's pataka kai teaching valuable lessons
Whangārei's Geckos Early Learning Centre builds pataka kai to help feed community
Car gutted by fire in Kerikeri
Blaze is thought to have been started by a battery resting on the back seat.
Whangārei Mayor opposed to Government putting fluoride in council water supply
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai is against Government moves to fluoridate water supplies.
'Our hearts will never mend': Grieving couple seek police apology over 'lies'
Jennifer Roys believes her interactions with police have made Natasha's life worthless.
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.
Iwi unhappy at 'lack of consultation' over power project
A Northland farming trust plans to generate 3 megawatts of hydro-electric power.
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.
Three sperm whales stranded on Dargaville beach all now dead
The three male whales washed up on Monday night and died the following morning.
'Grief-stricken' man jailed after partner dies in fall from car roof
Driver should have checked partner had got off the roof before he drove off, judge says.
Whangārei man escapes boat fire off Reotahi, but boat ends up on rocks
A Whangārei man is devastated a boat he spent months refurbishing was destroyed on rocks.
Problems with tsunami sirens to be investigated - Far North Mayor
Tsunami sirens on the Aupouri Peninsula were affected by a Top Energy power outage today.
'I'm still shaking': 7.1 quake rattles houses and nerves
The early morning quake left many shaken - and some fleeing to higher ground.
How two strangers saved a Whangārei father-of-five's life
St John treat more than 2000 Kiwis a year for an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Hapu wants council prosecuted after eels minced in pump
Eels chopped in Hikurangi Swamp pumps spark call for council prosecution.
Battle of Kororāreka revisited as anniversary date nears
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Iwi and industry join forces to boost workforce
New training programme kicks off for Northland horticulture industry.
Berry farm jobs a game-changer for Ngāpuhi and Mid North
The 20 staff hired yesterday to kickstart a berry venture could grow to 200 in a year.
Harawira calls on iwi leaders to speak out over Covid danger
'Tai Tokerau Border Control' founder wants his group involved in all future checkpoints.
Alleged Northland police dog shooter back in court
Alleged Northland police dog shooter appears in court - name suppression continued
Fears turn to cheers as lost diver helps rescuers land marlin
Wellington 67-year-old spent night clinging to rocks at remote Three Kings Islands.
Four families, one school and a rule breaker: Papatoetoe cluster unravelled
So far there 15 people in this growing cluster. Here's how it evolved.
Calls for Far North Council to revisit Māori seats decision
The legislation change shows the Governments intention to encourage more Māori wards.
Mangawhai Heads surf lifeguards win award for saving man
The man had sustained a serious cut to his leg that went all the way down to the bone.
Whangārei mum guilty on two charges related to baby's death
Whangārei mum of five-month-old guilty on two charges laid after his death
Mystery surrounds koi carp's appearance in Northland lake
Authorities were earlier warned of angry trout anglers threatening to release pest fish.
Another big milestone for Hundertwasser Art Centre project
Trees are being lifted by crane to be planted atop the Hundertwasser Art Centre building.