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‘It’s a priceless gift’: Whangārei man's life saved by selfless donation

Nolan Keith promises to look after his new heart, to honour those who donated it.

Whangārei A&P Show: A historic Caterpillar on display

The show also features royal-themed events, competitions, and live entertainment.

Urination, vomiting and fighting: Violent behaviour sees police oppose venue's liquor licence

New owners of The Butter Factory face liquor licence challenge amid safety issues.

Community group which helps up to 100 a day appeals for new home

The Clothing Sheds and Aroha Gardens offers clothes and kai to up to 100 people a day.

'I bleed orange but this is awful': Mitre 10 selling properties to repay debt

'Sale of several non-strategic property assets [to] re-cycle capital, reduce debt.'

Young couple left with 44c to pay mortgage after bank card fraud

A young mum is warning anyone who finds a bank card to be careful how they advertise it.

Region's cocaine use linked to ideal smuggling conditions

NZ Drug Foundation warns of increased cocaine harm.

Northland teen Roller Derby players hand picked for world stage

Six Northlanders aged between 14-18 have been selected to represent New Zealand.

Apology 'not accepted': Conservationists cause outrage by killing pet cat

The difficulties of predator control in conservation areas near housing.

Rescued whales still safe at sea today: Public praised for their help

Thousands of people thronged to Ruakākā Beach to help a pod of stranded whales.

Aunty Kath: Kiwi Ferns legend remembered for her selfless dedication

Hundreds farewell Kathleen Wharton; NRLW star remembered for her community impact.

'Beyond a joke': Driver's prized Holden damaged by stone chips from SH1 roadworks

Northland man claims $32k from NZTA after roadworks damage his car for second time.

Tensions on relationships between 'grumpy' gangsters and community police due to patch ban

The new law will be hard for Northland's sole-charge officers, Police Association says.

Dangerous Black Power member flees police: Sponge round fired during chase

Police appeal for information as to the whereabouts of Black Power member Toa Pitman.

Don’t give up: Northland man beats the odds, survives motorbike crash

Kerikeri's Jack Poutsma reveals how he overcame severe head injury from motorbike crash.

Man burst into home, pulled gun on woman and her son while demanding drugs

He fired a shot which flew past the son's head and through the TV.

'He does have a hole in his soul': Man who caused death of off-duty policewoman sentenced

Gail Shepherd is described as a genuine, straight talker who kept her family together.

Tanks a lot: Mike Butler's water tank project helps whānau in need

The Far North resident, 63, also leads civil defence, festivals and marae work in Moerewa.