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'Big sob story': Woman swindled by dog adoption scam
The woman's good deed of helping a dog supposedly in need of a home turned sour quickly.
Northlanders' chance to show they know their rugby - new referees wanted
Northland Rugby Union on the lookout for more referees,
In pictures: Waka parade one of Waitangi Day's greatest spectacles
The waka parade is one of Waitangi Day's top spectacles.
Northland news in brief: New tropical cyclone brewing; tall ship begins youth voyages
News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.
Hūhana Lyndon to stand for Greens in Te Tai Tokerau
Ngātiwai's Hūhana Lyndon to contest Te Ti Tokerau electorate in general election.
Two Northland boxers ranked in IBF top 10
Lani Daniels is ranked the No 1 heavyweight in the world by the IBF.
Six times monthly average as parts of Northland get wettest January on record
Parts of Northland got more rain than ever before last month.
News in brief from Northland - Body found in water at Ruakākā and Age concern gets $10k grant
News snippets from Northland
Waitangi Day: Commemorations for most about fun and family
Fun the order of the day at Waitangi for most
Body found in Ruakākā River sparks police operation
Police at Ruakākā River after body found
Pākinga Pā site near Kaikohe with links to Ngāpuhi chief Hongi Hika given back to iwi
Waitangi Weekend a fitting time for historic Northland pā to be given back.
SH1 over the Brynderwyns in Northland open to northbound traffic today
After being closed more than a week, one lane of SH1 over the Brynderwyns is open.
Opinion: Expect the unexpected when organising an event
Disability advocate Jonny Wilkinson hopes next week's disabled surfing event can go ahead.
Northland bowls news: Weather dampens play across region
Gwen Lawson's wrap of the latest Northland bowls news.
L.A.B set to perform at Semenoff Stadium this weekend
The band is set to bring their tunes to Northland alongside a range of homegrown talent
Flood-stranded Northland health patients thankful for Warkworth locals' help
Northland health shuttle patients got stranded between floods and slips; locals helped.
Northlander's world title bout lands Sky TV slot
Northland fighter's world boxing title bout to be shown on Sky.
Slip seriously damages Mangawhai Surf Club
The hillside collapsed behind the club building yesterday afternoon.
Another heavy ran watch for Northland as Brynderwyns remain closed for long weekend
Highway over Northaldn's Brynderwyn Hills will stay
Marae-based driver mentoring gets rural Northlanders road-ready
Learning to drive will soon become easier for Northlanders living remotely.
Family hit by burglary after life-changing cancer diagnosis
The Hughes family were already struggling financially after the diagnosis and treatment.
State of Emergency right decision at the time, deputy mayor says
Emergency lifted early as storm skirts around Northland.
Northland’s State of Emergency today
Huge rainfall expected overnight mostly bypassed Northland, no major damage reported.
Northland couple share tips on how to enjoy life in a motorhome
A Northland couple share tips on how to survive life on the road in a motorhome.
No Titewhai, a new PM: What will it mean for Waitangi?
Impact of Titewhai Harawira's passing and Jacinda Ardern's resignation is not yet known.
Proposed Far North water rating change may hit ratepayers in the pocket
Far North District Council seeking feedback on changing water rating to share costs.
State of emergency declared in Northland amid fears of overnight havoc
Torrential rain, severe gales and thunderstorms are expected to hit later today.
Northland wild weather: Roads, schools, and more - what you need to know
Stay up-to-date as today's bad weather tracks through the region.
MetService braced for extreme weather event as Northland rain warning upgraded
The region is being hit by another lashing of heavy rain as holidaymakers head home.
Thousands flock to Kamo Touch-A-Truck fundraiser for local fire brigades
While many long weekend events fell foul to the weather, the trucks ploughed ahead.
News in brief: Northlanders miss out on Lotto win; new dog shelter to open
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Matriarch of the north' Titewhai Harawira laid to rest in Whakapara
Hundreds turn out to farewell and honour the legacy of Titewhai Harawira.
Wild weather: Parts of State Highway 1 still remain closed
Motorists still face major delays as main roads remain closed in places.