Meet the trailblazing judge who as a lawyer decided to only speak te reo in the courtroom
The unprecedented move was part of Alana Thomas' work progressing te reo in the courts
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'We're struggling now and it's getting worse': Doctors continue battle for better conditions
Te Whatu Ora remains resolute that it has already put everything on the table.
Kiwi city's fuel price hits $3 a litre - residents demand answers
People are struggling to make ends meet and are frustrated and confused by the prices.
Northland Kauri's triumphant win breaks decades long dry spell for region's rugby
The team always believed they would come away with the win, and so did their fans.
Police arrest four gang-connected men over suburban shooting
A window of a Raumanga home has been damaged by the shooting.
Coastguard rescues alleged boat thief from sinking vessel
A 30-year-old man was remanded in custody after appearing in the Kaikohe District Court.
Far North news in brief: Meet candidates, community grants dished out and scam warning
News snippets from the Far North.
News in brief from Northland - Pet drop-in centres, Awanui crash and police issue scam warning
News snippets from Northland.
Health and wellbeing important this month - Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo
Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo urges people to focus on health and wellbeing
Concerns spread over size and scale of Whangārei social housing projects
Opponents of the size and scale of the Whangārei social housing plans step up lobbying.
'All I want is closure': Dog attack victim's family still searching for answers
A year after her father's death, Nataria Moore still doesn't know what happened.
Election 2023: Would-be MPs make pitches to Northlanders
All party candidates except for two were present on the night
Waipū local's turtley awesome discovery at popular beach
A marine expert says the green turtle is an uncommon sight in Northland.
Discovering the world of waka ama
Taking a closer look into the increasingly popular sport
Teens arrested after their alleged involvement in series of robberies and burglaries.
A trio of offenders were arrested after a string of offending against Northland businesses
Big cat park plans open day six months after closing
More open days are planned for the park which has been closed since March.
Bad driving: Where Northlanders are failing when it comes to the road code
A driving instructor feels most Northlanders are out of touch with the road rules.
Three police cars rammed, officer injured in dramatic chase across Whangārei
Police have said it was 'incredibly lucky' no one was hurt in the chase.
Awanui could be next far North town to take out a Keep New Zealand Beautiful award
Locals think the nomination is more than justified.
'Can’t afford a basic plot': Families make tough decisions as funeral grant falls short
"More people are in the position where they can’t afford a basic plot at the cemetery."
From a coal mining building to a flourishing school: Kawakawa Primary turns 150
A wide variety of fun festivities will take place this Friday and Saturday.
'Just had the fright of his life': Missing boatie sparks late night rescue
The boatie was cold and extremely shaken when rescuers found him on Limestone Island.
Airport saga hits turbulence as Govt tells council to uphold their side of the bargain
Discussions about what Kaitāia Airport's lease will look like are underway.
'Retired weed-buster' who poisoned 50 trees at heritage site to cost DoC dearly
The poisoning came to light when a man was seen in the reserve drilling holes in trees.
No quick fix for Whangārei crash hotspot
Solution 'in coming years', but for now drivers urged to remain vigilant.
Hopes high for peanut trials after weather wiped out crops
The trials yielded promising results in its first year.
Rare example of pre-World War I water infrastructure located in heart of Hikurangi
The rediscovered dams still function, and many of the original features are visible.
'We’re desperate and we’re exhausted': Doctors and dentists strike
People are being warned about potentially longer waits for some services.
Injured sailor back in NZ after spending months in Panama hospital
Hospitalised for four months in Panama, Marcel Syron finally returns to Aotearoa.
Photos: The pioneers behind Poroti's blooming orchid business
Owners Kane and Gail Matthews have spent 20 years refining the growing process.
The price of beauty: Vandalism at picturesque falls cops hefty maintenance bill
The park’s public toilets and other signage were spraypainted.
'She did not consent': Man accused of raping niece and sexually abusing child he fathered with her
The man claims his affair with his niece was consensual.
Police ask witnesses to fatal crash to come forward
Witnesses in relation the two-vehicle crash on Thursday are asked to come forward.
Rugby: Taniwha roll Magpies in NPC clash
The team ran away with the win with a final score of 44-21 on Friday night.