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Forestry jobs in danger: Sharp fall in value of log exports
Tough times for forestry workers in Northlanders as wood prices plummet.
'Dream holiday' attack: Teen sentenced for bashing tourist
19-year-old man dragged tourist from campervan, attacked his American girlfriend.
Driver crashes into power pole following short police pursuit in Whangārei
A witness has described seeing a car going so fast it rounded a corner on two wheels.
Woman jailed for kidnapping and robbing Northland man for third time
Woman jailed for 6 years and 4 months for kidnapping for gain and aggravated robbery.
At-risk Northlanders can get free flu vaccinations from next week
The amount of new flu vaccine coming to Northland will depend on demand.
Judge outraged: Elderly woman deceived out of $500,000 retirement savings
Trio ordered to pay back Northland woman's retirement savings.
Public donate $5000 to help buy new car for mum and son
A Givealittle page was started by Rueben's teachers to help raise some money to buy a car.
Car stolen from Whangārei mum and son with cerebral palsy
"I was thinking how do I get to school? How do I get to all my disabled sports days?"
Salvation Army terminates family's emergency housing contract
Work and Income pays for family in motel after Salvation Army evicts them.
Meth lab discovered in bush hut in Northland
Officers trekked into bush on the fringes of Russell State Forest off Nelson Rd.
Drunk-driving teen jailed after killing mum, daughter
19-year-old who was driving drunk slammed into oncoming car earlier this year.
Rosie could go all the way in Celebrity Treasure Island
Rosanna Arkle is one of 14 New Zealand celebrities in Celebrity Treasure Island.
Rush leaves rentals uninsulated; MBIE warns no extension to deadline
More than a third of rental properties in Northland won't be insulated by the deadline.
Whangārei District Council wants zero carbon target brought forward 20 years
"Only positive radical action will do": Extinction Rebellion Whangārei's plea to meeting.
Guilty plea to manslaughter of homeless Whangarei man
Eddie Townsend was defending his two dogs when he was punched once in the face.
Waitangi Treaty Grounds country's first National Historic Landmark
Waitangi Treaty Grounds country's first national historic landmark.
Ex-Black Fern to lead Northland
Two of New Zealand's most experienced rugby players will be guiding Northland's season.
Privacy bungle: Police pay out $11,000 after releasing private details
Police pay out $11,000 after releasing man's private information to the media.
Māori-language pundit defends ballsy Kerikeri airport sign
Airport operator says sign will be changed but te reo expert calls it "fantastic".
Tenants forced to pay after trashing Whangārei property
Tenants who left landlord's furniture out in the rain have to pay up more than $10,000.
Photos: TREEmendous planting day at Hukerenui School
Hukerenui School has been transformed with hundreds of native trees planted.
Catholic school's uniform now has unisex option
The girls said the blouses were unflattering and uncomfortable.
Free firewood a winter warmer in Whangārei
The Salvation Army's distribution of firewood to needy families is cutting power bills.
Rat 'tsunami' invading homes, threatening wildlife
Pest control firms rushed off feet with double the usual number of rodent-related calls.
Northland officer justified in firing shot during pursuit
Officers believed they were in danger of serious harm during a pursuit, a report shows.
$4.75m airport terminal to open in Kerikeri
New terminal able to handle twice or even three times the current 110,000 passengers.
Man charged with dangerous driving causing death
40-year-old also charged with stealing petrol from Caltex Oakleigh where the crash was.
Second death on Northland roads in six hours after early morning crash
Second death on Northland roads in six hours after early morning crash
One dead in Northland crash
The crash took place just after midnight in Otaika, near Whangarei.
One dead in serious collision on SH1 near Whangārei
SH1 is closed and diversions are in place.
Watch: Kiwi traveller's incredible footage captures hidden gems of New Zealand
'I just want to show the world how diverse and amazing New Zealand really is.'