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Man appeals murder conviction and sentence
Karen Edwards lives in fear her daughter's killer will be released after appeal lodged.
Master carver: Before written word, there was carving
Before Māori had written word, carvings told stories.
Shelford talks a good game for Goodhue
Buck Shelford talks te reo, rugby and Goodhue ahead of Whangārei event
Northland highway hotspot focus for police
SH1 identified as one of 10 hotspots to come under tougher police scrutiny.
Tickled Pink at singer's signature
Pink signs artwork and a Northland man creates cake for Pink.
Man arrested after armed standoff in Northland
Police had to negotiate with an armed offender at a Northland property.
How do you order a Big Mac in Māori?
Shaquille Shortland is speaking only te reo during September.
'Legendary' Whangārei couple remembered
Richard and Cheryl Lee are being widely remembered throughout Whangārei.
Brynderwyn barriers saving lives - NZTA
Barriers have prevented dozens of serious crashes since they were installed.
Kiwi couple killed in US crash 'devoted to each other'
Whangārei has been rocked by the death of the couple killed in a road crash in the US.
Kiwi music icon Don McGlashan starts national tour in Whangārei
Kiwi musical icon Don McGlashan starts national tour in Whangārei
Search for whale tangled in rope called off for the day
Rope around the whale's head means it is not able to move freely, though it can breathe.
'I didn't think I'd get caught', serial agg robber tells judge
Michael Carroll's offending stretched from Hamilton to Whangarei totalling 16 charges.
Protests as DoC prepares for 1080 drop
Protests against the use of 1080 poison will be held in several Northland towns tomorrow.
Rescuers on way to help whale tangled in rope in Bay of Islands
Rescuers are on the way to help humpback whale tangled in rope in Bay of Islands.
About 250 people at M.bovis meeting in Dargaville
About 250 people at M.bovis meeting in Dargaville
Auckland kidnapping: Young woman jailed for 'crime wave'
Four other teens arrested and charged over the kidnapping.
Oi chick creates milestone on island
First oi/grey-faced petrel chick hatches on Matakohe-Limestone Island on Father's Day.
New group puts NorthPort back on agenda
Ports advisory group chair said having the first meeting at NorthPort ''sent a message''.
Three arrests after P labs bust in North
Two young children living at a Tokerau Beach rental property where police say P was made.
Hamills' ocean adventure starts in Whangārei
Champion rower Rob Hamill sets off for his latest adventure with his family in tow.
Shortage of properties pushing prices up
Median house prices reach record $481,000 in Northland
Whangārei councillors say no to pay freeze
Councillors reject mayor's idea to write to the Prime Minister.
More jobs, so kids are staying in school
Stability in school rolls has improved most for low-decile, Māori and Northland children.
Kelly Tarlton's brings sick turtle back to health
Diver spotted turtle behaving abnormally near Whangarei Heads.
Mycoplasma bovis understood to be in Kaipara
Ashley Cullen is urging Northland farmers to register for NAIT.
Know your limits: scallop season opens
Know your limits: scallop season opens in Northland tomorrow.
Daffodil Day dedication for 16-year-old
Northland mum's Daffodil Day commitment for late daughter.
Mum's $1000-a-night gambling addiction
Whangārei mum's pokie addiction pushes her family further into debt.
Logging truck spills load near Kawakawa, delays expected
Logs strewn over main highway after truck and trailer accident.
Body discovered in Whangarei park
Locals reported a police presence at Tarewa Park in Whangarei.
Rainbow Warrior in Whangārei to start celebratory voyage
The Rainbow Warrior has slipped quietly into Whangārei Harbour.
SH1 reopened at Brynderwyn Hills after crash
A full fuel tanker and a car crashed, blocking the road in both directions.