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Mangamuka homicide: Police name Far North stabbing victim
Police have arrested three people in relation to the Mangamuka homicide in the Far North.
Grandmother ‘heartbroken’ after losing everything in Northland house fire
“I still can’t get over the shock that my home is no more."
Kerikeri and Whangārei get gigs from Greg Johnson
Greg Johnson brings his songs to Kerikeri and Whangārei
North cycling fans in for treat with Big Bike Film Night 2024
Big Bike Film Night in Northland with best short films from around the globe.
Far North community furious at drivers illegally parking across disabled parks
'Frustrating for our customers who are actually disabled,' a business owner says.
Northland women reveal secrets to their success for International Women's Day
Four Northland women reveal what pushes them to excel
Far North news in brief: Manslaughter charge, bus catches fire and Greg Johnson playing
News snippets from across Northland.
Who are the five teen killers trying to get their life sentences quashed?
They each murdered a person when they were teenagers. Now the men want finite sentences.
Appeal for sightings of vehicle linked to Ruakākā homicide
Police are on the lookout for a vehicle of interest in connection to the Ruakākā homicide.
Drop in speed limits on parts of SH1 between Kaitāia and Pukenui
The SH1 route from Kaitāia to Pukenui gets speed limits reduced.
'My mum just has this beautiful approach to life' Family ask for support after mum injured in crash
'It was a scary and traumatic experience for all of us,' Molloy family say.
Northland gets a disabled entertainment extravaganza
A spark of entertainment for the Far North's disabled community.
'Vague and ineffective': Scientists criticise new fishing rules on kina barrens in Northland
'While removing kina treats the symptom, it doesn't address the cause of a sick reef.'
GP may quit community after iwi occupation, 'forced' sale leaves him $130k out of pocket
Kaitāia GP Cecil Williams may leave town after huge loss on sale of his occupied land.
Doubtless Bay loses Kiwibank service - Kaitāia or Paihia now closest outlets
No plans to replace Kiwibank's Doubtless Bay service.
Northland's most lucrative speed cameras revealed
Research suggests the presence of cameras may help reduce the severity of crashes.
Irish singer bringing traditional folk music to Northland
Pauline Scanlon is returning to New Zealand for a two-show Northland tour.
Mangōnui Waterfront Festival expecting 5000 to flock to town
Thousands expected for Mangōnui Waterfront Festival.
Country’s largest solar farm at Kaitāia switches on
More than 7700 homes can be powered by the new Kaitāia solar farm.
Kaitāia woman Lauren Ashby overcame doubts to go through Police College
Newly-graduated constable ready to reel in the big fish, and crims.
News briefs from the Far North - Injury when car hits shop, grim future for snails and fundraiser
News snippets from the Far North
After $40 million and three years, Kāeo Bridge opens
The journey to the Far North on State Highway 10 is now much easier.
Kaitāia's Liz Olliver connecting people for Neighbours Aotearoa
Kaitāia woman building neighbourly connections for Neighbours Aotearoa
Man in serious condition after crashing into Kerikeri clothing store
A car driven by a man in his 80s crashed into a shop window.
'I was ruined for anything else': NZ photographer reveals her inspiration for career
Humanitarian photographer Helen Manson brings her exhibition to Northland.
$10k Top Energy scholarship for student with love of design, geology, creating models
Inquisitive mind sees Ōhaeawai student earn Top energy Engineering Scholarship
NZTA reassures motorists following logging truck crash on Brynderwyns detour
'It’s too narrow and windy to sustain trucks that size.'
Latest augmented and virtual reality technology taking Far North youth on journey to their past
Augmented reality and virtual reality to tell story of Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe/Ninety Mile Beach
Far North news in brief: Child Cancer appeal, fibre furthered, water restrictions continue
News snippets from the Far North.
One dead in crash south of Whangārei
Third fatal crash in Northland in two days claims fourth life.
Teen killed in Far North crash: Police warn about wet weather
The rain after weeks of dry weather is said to have contributed to the crash.
Person dies in Far North crash: SH10 reopens
Emergency services are responding to a crash on SH10 near Cottle Drive.
'Admiring' young fans lend their support to Blues ahead of Fijian Drua clash
'I want to be like them and play rugby at the top level some day.'