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Youth in holding pattern as recession bites north
The impacts of the global financial crisis hit are ingrained in our communities.
Call for consultation over Hone Heke's remains
Northland Maori leaders are calling for all Ngapuhi to be involved in determining a final resting place for Hone Heke’s bones.
Cop denies texting at time of fatal crash
A police officer has denied he was texting when the patrol car he was driving hit and killed a 16-year-old youth in Northland in 2009.
Teen released on bail after Northland shooting death
A teenage boy was released on bail today after his first court appearance over the shooting death of a 20-year-old woman in Northland.
Teen charged after woman, 20, fatally shot
The fatal shooting of a woman in Northland last night is a tragic reminder of how dangerous guns can be, say police.
Teen accused of assaulting 1-year-old, stabbing woman
A 17-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a 1-year-old child and stabbing a 26-year-old woman with a fork.
Children in house which was shot at
At least two children were in a Northland house shot at during an attempted murder on Christmas Eve, police say.
Far North 'rubbish' ads provoke and delight
A shirtless Far North Mayor Wayne Brown with a body that looks suspiciously like Dan Carter's. The Mona Lisa in a judge's wig and a bikini.