'Horrific' kidnapping ordeal: Man appears in court
A man handed himself in to police overnight.
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Lifetime consequences: Counting the cost of wandering stock on Northland roads and highways
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'I don’t think it’s right': Parents infuriated at White Cross charging for child visits
It’s expected that the fallout will be felt in the hospital's emergency department.
Full steam ahead for historic train's celebrated return
A massive restoration effort has seen the popular train return after gap of seven years.
Three yachties en route to Tonga rescued off Poor Knights Islands
The yacht is now adrift after the three men on board were rescued this morning.
Wellsford takes top drivers title as firefighters battle it out
Ruakākā fire brigade scoops the best overall prize.
Govt unveils new measures to protect native biodiversity
The associate minister chose Kerikeri for the announcement after a 2021 hīkoi in Kaikohe.
Knights tame the Bulls in the RLN premier final in Whangārei
The Knights came out top of the pops over the Bulls in the RLN Premier final.
More than 1000 bed nights during the Black Sticks games in Whangārei
Black Sticks men's and women's teams to play Australia next month
Rugby stoush: Breach of confidentiality and privacy issues behind team’s exclusion
The coach and players were gutted at being unable to finish the season on a high.
The weird and wonderful natural gems exclusively found in Northland
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'Your behaviour crushed their dreams': Lion park director jailed for assaults on women
One victim said she has lost her spark. Another said she will never be the same.
Eyeballing, yelling and swearing: Tensions flare as murder accused appears in court
Courtroom cleared after heated exchange between the accused and people in the gallery.
Family devastated after blaze destroys home, business: Fire not suspicious, investigators say
The investigation into the fire's cause could take several days.
Meet the Lion King cast 'smashing the glass ceiling' for disabled youngsters
Performers with and without disabilities have come together to create a memorable show.
Man who assaulted family court lawyer appeals jail sentence
Isaac Aydon has appealed his prison sentence for assault on Brintyn Smith.
Spellbinding Whangārei night light show sold out
This is the third year the Quarry Arts Centre has hosted the much-anticipated event.
High school students mingling outside preschool has parents worried
The behaviour of high school students has twice forced a childcare centre into lockdown.
Drunk gang father uses his patch to assault his children
One of the boys tried to protect his brother during the assault, and copped a kick.
Bulls to lock horns with Knights in the RLN premier final
The game is Knights’ skipper Chris Nahi’s last and he’s itching for a win.
Counting the cost of storm damage in Northland: $20m insurance payouts from one event
The severe weather in February doused Mangawhai with nearly 400mm of rain.
'Our lives have been turned upside down': Wife speaks of ‘horrific’ impact of street attack
The family have moved from Whangārei home and are renting an Auckland house near Rob.
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Residents tell Fenz to 'get off your jacksie' as frustrations fire
Around 20 protestors gathered outside the local fire station to send a message to Fenz.
Bank recovers just $19k of stolen $330k life savings, police ID scam 'mule'
'Why wasn’t something done to stop this guy?'
Far North Holdings cops heat over plans for public housing in Hikurangi
Hikurangi residents pack hall to hear about community housing plans.
'Silent and savvy': Vietnamese man denies role in cannabis operation
The sophisticated operation was estimated to turn over $24 million a year.
What the changes to child support payments mean for beneficiaries
Parents will start receiving the payments from August 22 if the liable parent pays.
Dinosaur, gorilla land Kerikeri man in court
The identity of the accused thief has been revealed during a court appearance.
Family's narrow escape as fire destroys home - likely cause faulty doughnut machine
The family are struggling to comprehend how quickly their home caught fire.
'Graceful lady' takes to the water in wake of ferry destroyed in collision
Te Kuia's owner was sad to the iconic boat go but comforted she is in the Elliotts' hands.
Celebrating Matariki with the Maramataka Queen
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World Cup on home soil a dream for Football Fern Hannah Wilkinson
'It always means the world to represent not only Aotearoa, but Northland as well.'