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News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
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Driver appears to lead officers on drawn out chase; police investigating failed burglaries
No confirmation yet whether chase linked to overnight attempted burglaries.
Company found guilty after death of tourist on Northland sand dunes
Sand Safaris 2014 found guilty after death of sandboarding Korean tourist.
Son of former All Blacks' captain named as new Northland rugby head coach
John Leslie has been named as the new Northland rugby head coach.
Rawhiti and Paparoa firefighters off to fight Alberta wildfires
Two Northland firefighters part of NZ crew to Canada
Boys' High band hit right notes at regional school rock competition
Ready, Set! from Whangārei Boys’ High School wins Smokefreerockquest regional final
Boxer Lani Daniels’ world title fight could be her last
Whangārei boxer Lani Daniels in historic world title bout on Saturday.
Northland news in brief: Critical crash, biosecurity risk and hospo finalists
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounding regions.
Māori gains from Budget 2023 highlighted at Whangārei breakfast meeting with MPs
Government’s Māori MPs explain what the Budget has delivered to Māori in Northland
Why breaching name suppression in the Ruakākā homicide case is such a big deal
A breach is considered contempt of court - a serious offence.
Teen jailed for five years for killing Good Samaritan who gave him a lift
Northlander Michael Biggins was giving two youths a lift when he was stabbed to death.
‘Cluster of potholes’ causes airbags to deploy, leaves mum with huge repair bill
A Northland mum is in shock after she hit several potholes causing an airbag to deploy.
Kaitāia foodbank forced to scale back service due to donation shortage
Foodbanks are experiencing a severe shortage in donations due to cost of living pressures.
Northlanders struggle in wake of shocking deaths
Last week's double child homicide came soon after two other deaths that rocked community.
‘Prepare to go to jail’: Judge warns worker who stole from community organisation
Kathryn Morale Holmes, 58, appeared in the Whangārei District Court.
'Something utterly ridiculous': Business owner begins hunt for Northland's ugliest car
Melanie Kinghan has hatched another plan to liven up her Kerikeri Rd business.
Sick of crime, he closed his dairy and opened a cafe. Thieves struck again
Cash register ripped out and stolen from cafe in Whangārei.
Company fined $180,000 after worker injured by debarking machine
Machine operator suffered serious injuries while operating debarking machine in Northland.
Northland news in brief: Brewery win; brigade kept busy and art tackles plastic pollution
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Police warning after Ruakākā homicide accused named on social media
A woman has been charged after two pre-school children were killed in Ruakākā last Monday.
Wet wet wet: Auckland gets nearly a year’s rainfall in five months
Auckland's rainfall totals are running nearly three times above average in a sopping 2023.
Motorcyclist, motorist killed in grim weekend on Northland roads
State Highways 1, 11 closed for several hours while crashes investigated.
Sharks score off a turnover to win in Kaihu
The Sharks overpowered Kamo at home in their Premier rugby meeting.
100-year-old motorcycles feature at annual Northland rally
A motorcycle from 1918 featured at the annual event.
Council: Whangārei Civic Centre safe for staff to move in
The WDC says the discovery of toxic black mould has not delayed about 500 staff moving in.
‘Right place, right time’ as yachtie rescued in Whangārei Harbour
Solo sailor got into difficulties off McLeod Bay around noon on Saturday.
How safe is your job? Where the economic challenges will bite
Employment numbers up in Northland but tough times ahead for some businesses
‘They’re good fellas’: Boaties at centre of life-saving rescue drama thank Northland helicopter crew
Skipper urges other boaties to be prepared with the right gear, training and communication
'It's about being an upstander': Pink Shirt Day celebrated in Whangārei
Schools across the region spread awareness for anti-bullying by dressing in pink attire.
WorkSafe prohibits high-risk school trips after Abbey Caves death
WorkSafe has issued two notices to the high school as it undergoes investigation.
'It was my worst nightmare': Dad relives day son hurt in deadly crash
The ute Ryan Hall's young son was travelling in collided head-on with a truck.
Harshinni Nayyar from Whangārei Girls High to compete in national Race Unity Speech Awards final
Whangārei Girls' High student Harshinni Nayyar wins regional Race Unity Speech Awards
70 students compete at Northland Scholastic Surf trials
Northland Scholastic Surf trials see big turnout from region's schools
Fine weather sees delayed Northland bowls comps finally played
Janice Little wins delayed Northland Women's Centre Singles bowls title.