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Shane Jones wants oil refinery reopened, says being fossil fuel-free is fanciful

Minister says being fossil fuel-free is 'the stuff of fairy tales'.

Retirement village's plans for affordable rental housing

Kerikeri Retirement village has scaled back plans to build 200 units in Kerikeri.

Northland man charged with murder of Palmerston North man

Damon O'Rourke was shot in January this year and died from his injuries.

Alleged Kerikeri liquor store robbers caught within minutes

Quick action from Kerikeri police catches alleged thieves.

Resident despairs over former Whangārei mayor’s earthmoving activities

A Manuka Place resident fears his property might be the next to be condemned.

News in brief: Partygoer hospitalised after fight breaks out; liquor store robbery foiled

The latest news bites from around the region.

'Who owns the trailer?': The question that left council lawyers floundering in court

The council ticketed the man for parking a car and trailer over a driveway.

One dead after pedestrian hit by car in Northland

The pedestrian sadly died at the scene.

Kaitāia man gets nuclear test medal after 67-year wait

The Far North's Russell Hockley finally gets his King Charles III Nuclear Medal.

Plastic-wrapped justice: Timely justice hampered by mouldy courtrooms, shortage of judges

Which court building needed to be 'wrapped in plastic' due to weather-tight issues?

‘Deliberately lit’ scrub fires in Ruakākā taking toll on firefighters

More than 30 firefighters roused from their beds after blazes deliberately lit at 2am.

Truck nearly collides head-on with Northland couple on one-lane bridge

An elderly Northland couple are grateful to be alive after a near head-on collision with truck. Video / Danielle Adams

'An accident waiting to happen': Kerikeri couple tackle parking problem

A retired Kerikeri couple want action taken over a long-standing parking issue.

Kaitāia’s Zane Kaaka takes out $30k top prize at Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza

Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza delivers success for local fishers.

Vince Cocurullo: Planning for the future of Whangārei

A key focus for the next 10 to 30 years is ensuring Whangārei is prepared for the future.

Assault that left Whangārei security officer with serious injuries earns home detention

Home detention for assault that left Whangārei court security officer with bad injuries.