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'Massive' illegal seafood haul: One man's 97 flounder, 677 oysters
Bay of Islands seafood haul shocks fisheries officers
Fisherman survives six hours in water after falling from back of boat
Rescue helicopter crew winched the 73-year-old to safety.
Six hours trapped in water: Man critical after incident in Northland
Rescuers pulled the man from the water just before 6am today.
Attack on pou 'an attack on us and our culture'
The two carved pou marked boundaries of a conservation area at Tauroa Pt, near Ahipara.
Murder most fowl: Two dozen chickens killed in attack
Attacks started in January; so far at least 24 chooks have been killed by wandering dogs.
People queuing for first gun buyback and amnesty event in Northland
First buyback and amnesty event in Northland a success.
North highways in line for lower speed limits
Limit to be cut from 100km/h to 80 on high-risk stretches of highway if plan goes ahead.
UK tourist's motorhome broken into 24 hours after arrival into Northland
British tourist forced to cut short his Northland holiday after theft of his belongings
Tourist walks from fatal charges after own investigation
Former MP Mike Sabin's investigation helps clear tourist driver of fatal charges.
New Zealand's story deserves a fitting end at Cricket World Cup
Game of Thrones has taught us the Black Caps are the rightful holders of the World Cup.
'Nora's Ark' to protect kauri from dieback threat
More than 75,000 kauri to be planted on dieback-free Māori land beside sacred Takou River.
Forestry jobs in danger: Sharp fall in value of log exports
Tough times for forestry workers in Northlanders as wood prices plummet.
The Holy Trinity to electoral success for Brian and Hannah Tamaki
David Fisher analyses the plan behind Brian and Hannah Tamaki's political ambitions.
Man dies after boat capsizes on Hokianga bar
Two other people on the boat have been rescued and are being treated by S John Ambulance.
Destiny's Tamakis put up ex gang boss for Far North mayor
Brian and Hannah Tamaki put up a mayoral candidate in Far North electoral race.
Kauri dieback fears close 10 Bay of Islands walking tracks
Eight of the 10 tracks are in Puketi and Omahuta forests west of Kerikeri.
Photos: Volunteers clean up trash-strewn highway
Thirty volunteers collected 4cu m of rubbish, most of it recyclable, in just 5km.
Woman jailed for kidnapping and robbing Northland man for third time
Woman jailed for 6 years and 4 months for kidnapping for gain and aggravated robbery.
Tourist admits importing 24kg cocaine on cruise ship
Drug syndicate tried to smuggle cocaine into Australia but had to settle for Northland.
At-risk Northlanders can get free flu vaccinations from next week
The amount of new flu vaccine coming to Northland will depend on demand.
Ball dress code 'ridiculous' say unhappy students
Kerikeri High School students say the ball dress code is "ridiculous" and want it relaxed.
Less jail time for man who bashed brother with piece of wood
Court of appeal decided trial fair, but jail sentence excessive.
Northland's roadside rubbish 'a disgrace'
Trash mounts as health and safety rules force cutback in highway clean-ups.
Kaitaia students urge councillors to take climate action
Kaitaia College teens given impromptu speaking slot but no climate emergency declared.
Oil spill north of Cape Reinga being investigated
Oily seabirds and fishing gear were the first sign something was amiss.
Meth lab discovered in bush hut in Northland
Officers trekked into bush on the fringes of Russell State Forest off Nelson Rd.
Northland and Bay of Islands come top in Lonely Planet guide
The birthplace of New Zealand makes list of ten must-see destinations in Asia Pacific.
Drunk-driving teen jailed after killing mum, daughter
19-year-old who was driving drunk slammed into oncoming car earlier this year.
More details emerge of Northland fraudster's past
Joanne Harrison convinced a judge her 2007 offending was a one-off. It was just the start.
'Some days I sit down and sob': Animal rescuers at the frontline
The Far North's unwanted and neglected dogs get a second chance at life.
Access to rural health top of the priority for Northland GP
Zimbabwean-born GP Dr Grahame Jelley details his journey to Northland.
Waitangi Treaty Grounds country's first National Historic Landmark
Waitangi Treaty Grounds country's first national historic landmark.