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Logging truck spills load near Kawakawa, delays expected
Logs strewn over main highway after truck and trailer accident.
Fun with fugitives: Residents mock wanted man on the run
He might be highly dangerous, but it hasn't stopped the public from poking fun at him.
Roller doors glow red hot as workshop razed by fire
Firefighters managed to stop the flames spreading to an adjoining workshop.
Scars run deep five years after brutal slaying
Saffron Bates has honoured her sister in Whangārei five years after her murder.
Chopper called for burns victim
Patient in moderate condition after suffering burns in Kerikeri.
Police prepared for bikers' dune protest
Iwi land owners also plan a gathering; police urge both sides to have "adult conversation"
Death sparks life-saving initiative
Northland tragedy leads to installation of flotation devices
Officers assaulted during bail check
Man allegedly breaching his bail committed the assaults in spite of being Tasered twice.
Māori land claimants 'repossess' Hato Petera College
Chris Hipkins plans more consultation before deciding on Hato Petera College's future.
Alleged fleeing driver who fired shots arrested
A man has been arrested after twice failing to stop for police.
Rainbow Warrior to visit as Greenpeace celebrates exploration ban
Rainbow Warrior will travel around New Zealand as part of the Oil Free Seas tour.
Jones wants Treaty grounds trust change
Trust's commercial arm a "superfluous appendage", Minister says
Gun shots, road spikes and police pounce
Police catch fleeing driver alleged to have previously fired a gun from a fleeing vehicle
Jury out in Northland gang murder trial
Jury considering verdict in Northland gang murder trial.
Man left with nothing but undies after fire
Far North man scrambles out bedroom window as fire guts home.
Long dispute over Urupukapuka Island access ends
Fullers GreatSights will spend $1m-plus on a new wharf as part of the deal with Explore.
Former Waitangi National Trust employee charged over alleged $1.2 million fraud
Former Waitangi National Trust employee charged over alleged $1.2 million fraud.
Gun went off during struggle, murder-accused claims
Jury trial into the murder of Kimble Moore draws towards deliberation.
Second arrest imminent for College assaults
A teacher, a tutor and a student assaulted by group of youths on the school grounds.
Counselling at college after assault
The Ministry of Education have provided funding for counselling and security.
Skateboarder's ride against depression - from Stewart Island to Cape Reinga
Riding Against Depression makes it through Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Student stabbed in ear while defending teacher from attack
A Northland College student was assaulted while trying to protect his teacher.
NZ's first openly gay Anglican priest ordained
Northland man Chris Swannell first openly gay Anglican priest in NZ.
Stranded whale to spend second night on Northland beach
It might never be known what caused two humpback whales to become stranded on Ripiro Beach
Aucklanders blamed for forcing up Northland rents
It seems Aucklanders are pushing up rents in Northland.
Three people arrested after avocado heists
Police have arrested two men and a women after avocados were stolen in the Bay of Plenty.
Northern battle site gets wahi tapu status
Northland Northern Wars battle site gets wahi tapu status.
Gang killing: Woman tried to stop partner's final car ride
Partner of shot gang member gives evidence.
Call to shut public out of all kauri forests
Forest and Bird has shut its own reserves to dramatise a need to close all kauri forests.
Union wants boiler shut down after second incident
Union wants AFFCO Moerewa boiler to be shut down after second incident.
Alleged murderer of Northland gang member named
Two Tribesman gang members: Now one is dead and the other is on trial for the killing.
Smoke alarms save family, fire chief says
Family fast asleep when fire broke out shortly after midnight, woken by alarms.