Meningococcal strain kills 3 in Northland, 6 in whole of NZ
Northland's high number of meningococcus deaths leads to health authority's warning.
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Algal bloom forces switch of Kerikeri water supply
Lake Waingaro normally supplies about 70 per cent of water for Kerikeri's town supply.
US scam uses 'fake news' to target elderly New Zealanders
Fake news claims 67yo woman assaulted in Northland supermarket carpark
Bright, bubbly teen 'touched many lives'
Teen remembered as cheeky, generous, caring, and a prolific dispenser of random hugs.
Alcohol, extreme speed suspected in crash
The offending driver fled the scene but handed himself in the next morning.
School in mourning after student dies
Principal says staff will be at the school today to 'offer all the support we can'.
Meningococcal death: Boy, 16, attended Kerikeri High School
Meningococcal disease confirmed as cause of teen's death.
America's Cup sailors face off in Coastal Classic
Weather forecast points to a slow, challenging slog up Northland's coast on Friday.
Petrol price hike hits Northland hard
Some Northlanders are paying Auckland prices for petrol even without a 10c per litre tax.
Upset family hand over second suspect in 82-year-old's bashing
Two 17-year-olds, from Mangamuka and Rahiri, have been charged with aggravated robbery
Mixed views as retirement village expands
Village plans to buy up to 42 properties in three neighbouring streets
Kiwi in killer typhoon: 'Never heard wind like it'
Former NZME staffer hunkering down in storm-battered Hong Kong apartment.
Retirement village reveals plan for 'silver tsunami'
Village wants to buy up to 42 neighbouring properties and triple its number of units.
Police at scene of Far North homicide
Police at scene of homicide in Moerewa in Far North.
Northland news in brief: Ngāpuhi factions come together and new community board rep
News snippets from across Northland
Armed robbers hit Okaihau liquor store
The robbers were armed with a long-barrelled rifle and what appeared to be a machete.
Shelford talks a good game for Goodhue
Buck Shelford talks te reo, rugby and Goodhue ahead of Whangārei event
NZ's oldest oak tree dies
Oak was brought from England as an acorn in 1824 and was admired by Charles Darwin.
Northland MP's 'coward's punch' Bill drawn
The bill would create a new offence covering fatal unprovoked assaults.
Protests as DoC prepares for 1080 drop
Protests against the use of 1080 poison will be held in several Northland towns tomorrow.
Spiritual leader's massive new $35m NZ base
Ilchi Lee plans to spend up to $35m building 'Earth Village' near Puketi Forest.
More jobs, so kids are staying in school
Stability in school rolls has improved most for low-decile, Māori and Northland children.
Mycoplasma bovis understood to be in Kaipara
Ashley Cullen is urging Northland farmers to register for NAIT.
Daffodil Day dedication for 16-year-old
Northland mum's Daffodil Day commitment for late daughter.
Roller doors glow red hot as workshop razed by fire
Firefighters managed to stop the flames spreading to an adjoining workshop.
Chopper called for burns victim
Patient in moderate condition after suffering burns in Kerikeri.
Last-ditch $47m bid to save Hato Petera College
Hipkins, Davis and Henare will visit Hato Petera on Thursday.
Rainbow Warrior to visit as Greenpeace celebrates exploration ban
Rainbow Warrior will travel around New Zealand as part of the Oil Free Seas tour.
Jones wants Treaty grounds trust change
Trust's commercial arm a "superfluous appendage", Minister says
Former Waitangi National Trust employee charged over alleged $1.2 million fraud
Former Waitangi National Trust employee charged over alleged $1.2 million fraud.
NZ's first openly gay Anglican priest ordained
Northland man Chris Swannell first openly gay Anglican priest in NZ.
$13m hardware store to open as economy surges
The Mitre 10 store opening in Waipapa next week will be the biggest in the country
Gang killing: Woman tried to stop partner's final car ride
Partner of shot gang member gives evidence.
Smoke alarms save family, fire chief says
Family fast asleep when fire broke out shortly after midnight, woken by alarms.