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Officer thought police dog would be bludgeoned to death
Police officer describes attack on canine companion just weeks after graduating.

Army arrives in Kaitaia as water crisis deepens
Army tanker trucks will take water to marae, community facilities where it is most needed.

High-risk drivers given a chance on Northland police operation
Police operation aims to help recidivist drivers get back on the road legally.

Kaikohe shooting: Man dies on way to hospital
One man is dead after a firearms incident.

Trial of man charged with stabbing police dog starts
Jury trial for man charged with stabbing police dog begins in Whangārei.

Person seriously injured after shooting in Northland
Police say there is no risk to the public after shooting injury in Kaikohe.

Mullet in the Park: Jack Goodhue's mop pink and permed
The fate of the rugby star's mullet was decided by the public at the Kerikeri event.

Pay us fairly, NorthTec tutors plead
Two NorthTec tutors call pay offer is a slap in the face as industrial action continues.

Haere mai: International students get traditional welcome at Waitangi
The welcome was an opportunity to extend manaakitanga to the newly arrived students.

Boarding school scholarship gives kids a 'new lease on life'
Boarding school helped one ex-student go from being needy to a strong young man.

Further water restrictions imposed on Far North
The Kaitaia show is going ahead this weekend despite the severe region-wide drought.

Pouto: The epitome of mana
Trip to Pouto challenged all I thought I knew about mana and strength, writes Adam Pearse.

Top breeding season in Northland for rare fairy tern
This small, dainty coastal tern is the most endangered of New Zealand's endemic birds.

Murder-accused expected to learn his fate today
Jury in Whangārei murder trial expected to start deliberating today.

Far North District Council reveals plans for supplementary water supplies
Fresh concerns have been raised about the Far North's water shortages.

Man jailed for dangerous driving that killed innocent woman
Randall Wilson didn't pay for $108 in fuel and drove off, killing an innocent driver.

Mussels cook to death as temperatures soar in Northland
Mussels cook to death - as temperatures soar in Northland

Government declares drought in Northland and parts of Auckland
An adverse weather event has been declared in all of Northland and parts of Auckland.

Man at centre of three-hour standoff sentenced
After three hours and as police moved into a property, Hiko Komene gave himself up.

Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill
Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill making its way through Parliament.

Kerre McIvor: Pros and cons when the heat is on
COMMENT: Long hot summer means swimming, ice blocks - and drought and water restrictions.

Parts of Northland 3 days away from running out of water
With no rain in sight, blunt message is: "Save any water you can."

Environment Court fines contractor more than $15k
The company was lead contractor in the redevelopment of Northland College.

Mixed feelings about proposal to hike teachers' registration fees
Some aren't happy with the increase, others say it is necessary.

Human remains found at Far North beach
A Whangārei couple recently unearthed a nearly intact human skeleton at a Russell beach.

Waitangi Day 2020: 40,000 enjoy whānau day out
The day started with a dawn ceremony followed by breakfast served by the Prime Minister.

Muslim leader offers Māori support to fight social injustices
Muslims invited to a pōwhiri at Te Tii Marae for the first time.

Long wait over for museum honouring Māori military service
Well over 1000 people attended the dawn opening of Te Rau Aroha, Waitangi's newest museum.

The North Island town running out of water: Emergency tanks installed
Residents could soon be lining up to collect water from emergency water tanks.