Seventh brush with death: 73-year-old reckons latest rescue closest one yet
Seventh brush with death the closest yet, says rescued man Ross Mead.
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'Left to die': Driver fled after 150km/h crash into mum, kids
Surgeon says it's a miracle Stacey Faaaliga is alive. Her son will need years of surgery.
Sitting mayors and slew of councillors keen to stay
Northland mayors not throwing in the towel yet - all three are standing for re-election.
Hunter appeals for return of dogs, ute and equipment
Hunter says hunting dogs become part of the family and help put food on the table.
Community plays fairy godparent to fairy terns
New Zealand's most endangered bird is getting another helping hand in Northland.
More officers needed during Ninety Mile Beach mussel spat harvest
Misunderstanding exists about process of collecting mussel spat from Ninety Mile Beach.
Speed focus of police operation at three Northland sites
Northland roads come under police scrutiny after speed identified as a factor in crashes.
Drivers urged to slow down at night after five kiwi killed
Three of the five deaths occurred on one 50m stretch of Redcliffs Rd, Kerikeri.
Students learn ki o rahi before regional and national competitions
Northland's ki o rahi superstars will have a chance to shine on the national stage.
Plastic from giant sandbags threatens beach
The sandbags at the entrance to the beach are falling apart - but who's responsible?
Kaipara catchment first for Govt $12m waterways fund
Kaipara Harbour catchment will be first to tap into new $12 million clean waterways fund.
Avocado growers in Aupouri Peninsula hamstrung by appeal
Appeal forces delay in drawing water from aquifer to nourish avocado plants in Northland.
Glimpses of class in scratchy Northland win
With enough possession and territory to shake a stick at, Northland had trouble scoring.
Breastfeeding tragedy: Baby dies with six times legal blood alcohol limit
Her mother chose to drink a large quantity of alcohol and chose to breastfeed her.
Man dies in crash after being thrown at least 8m
Man thrown across canal after vehicle hits tree and vehicle rolls.
Racism cuts Māori out of local elections, says Far North mayoral candidate
Racism claim: Far North council is "white man, white man, white woman, white man".
No Learning Support Coordinators in mid and Far North
Northland principals question criteria for Learning Support Co-ordinators' appointment.
Two petrol stations, dairy robbed in under 25 minutes
Police investigating three robberies believed to be linked
Autonomy key for NorthTec in national polytech merger
NorthTec is considering the impact of a national merger of polytechnics.
'Do you want a boyfriend?': Warning after man tries to lure 13yo into car
Strangers tried to abduct students to and from Northland schools
Police taking reports of attempted child abductions very seriously
Police increase presence around schools in Whangārei, inquiries ongoing.
Coastguard joins search for boatie missing off Hihi
Search will resume this morning for a missing boatie in the Far North.
Search for boatie who fell overboard near Hihi
MetService reports Doubtless Bay has a gale-force wind warning of 20-35 knots.
Orca experience 'awesome' on Northland harbour
Orca experience 'awesome' on Northland harbour.
Building product company faces criminal charges
Commerce Commission charged Global Fibre8 Limited and its director Tangi Tuake.
Human remains found in Northland - police investigating
Human remains found in Northland - police investigating
Whangārei mother teaches Japanese to rugby fans
Japanese lessons offered in Whangārei for World Cup-bound rugby fans.
Gun amnesty events continue in Northland
First four gun buyback events in Northland positive, police say.
Council to pay $80K for 86 years of dam on Māori land
FNDC to pay $80,000 for 86 years of a dam on Māori land.
New classroom block opened at Kerikeri Primary
The $1.179m project has space for up to five classes in two modern learning spaces.
Forest & Bird files Environment Court appeal
Call for more protection of endangered birds under Northland's Regional Plan.
Northland DHB files toxic air appeal in Environment Court
Northland DHB challenges aspects of the proposed Regional Plan on air and water quality.