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Severely underweight: Farming couple fined nearly $50,000 for animal neglect

A Northland couple has been banned from dairy farming due to animal neglect.

'Lost my best mate': Twin of critically-hurt surfer on brother's 'long, hard' recovery

The 32-year-old suffered critical spinal injures after slamming head-first into a sandbar.

'It's about survival': Kids as young as 11 working as farm hands to help feed family

No warm clothes, hungry bellies and working on farms is some children's daily reality.

Fundraiser started for young family who 'lost everything' in house fire

'Fortunately, they are all safe, but they are all shaken from this traumatic incident.'

'Complete closure' for some businesses during SH1 Brynderwyn Hill repairs

While they agree the road needs to repaired, they are dreading the impact of the closure.

Teen dad high on cannabis found not guilty of newborn son's manslaughter

'There’s no suggestion that he deliberately assaulted his cherished son' - defence.

Late cancellation of university teaching course not good enough, says campus founder

The former campus director says training teachers in Northland is vital

Mum grabs kids and runs as fire breaks out in kitchen

A young couple have lost everything after their Whangārei home caught fire.

Kirsty Halliday's journey from award-winning photographer to medal winning athlete

Halliday's success driven by desire to inspire others to chase their dreams

Good Samaritan beaten with bats and bars after trying to stop assault

Police are appealing for the public's help as they investigate the 'cowardly' attacks.

Far North views on Covid response given to Royal Commission Inquiry team

Covid-19 Royal Commission Inquiry visits Far North.

Far North folk asked how they want to be represented on council

The Far North's review is a chance for people to say how they want to be represented.

Pedestrian fatally hit by car remembered as adventurous family man

Emmanuel Nicholson, 35, died on February 6 after he was hit by a car in Matauri Bay.

Teen having psychotic episode fled from hospital hours before he died

Jak Seth's father told an inquest the 19-year-old was a “smart and intelligent kid”.

News in brief: Former cop up for national sports award; first Northland supermarket to get facial recognition

The latest news bites from around the region.

Explosive Northland council meeting sparks complaint to Local Government Minister

NRC chair said the process followed at the meeting had been open and honest.

Up to 15,000 expected in Town Basin for Northland's biggest free art event

The Whangārei festival aims to make participating in the arts accessible to all.

Business agreement fosters eco-system of Māori business excellence

Waka Hourua proving helpful for Māori business owners in Te Tai Tokerau.