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Wedding chopper crash: Newlyweds file lawsuit against Robinson helicopters
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Body of missing Whangārei man Veon Smith found in reserve
Police say the 48yo's death is not being treated as suspicious.
Deaf bowler needs help to get to world champs
Givealittle page set up to help deaf Kerikeri bowler represent NZ at world champs.
Rates in Whangārei going up by 7.9pc
More than half of submitters supported the rise.
‘It was time to show it a bit of love’: Mystery donor’s $100,000 gift for Paihia
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Northland police boss lands new job: Claims district's troubles aren't signs of a broken promise
Hill is returning to his Southern roots as District Commander for Canterbury.
Gwen Lawson with the latest news from Northland’s bowls scene
Northland’s bowling champions will play in the NZ Champion of Champions competition.
Ruakākā races on this Saturday
Some local horses are in the running for success at the Ruakākā races this weekend.
Councils unite to push for Govt intervention in caulerpa threat
The councils are working to get ahead of the pest before it spreads elsewhere.
Rescued rare bird that ate balloon dies suddenly ‘bang, crash, whallop’
Molly’s passing was a surprise as it had been eating well and its droppings were normal.
Whangārei Boys’ High claims six awards at national Shakespeare competition
Northland students enjoyed great onstage success at the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival.
Kerikeri scooter rider heading to Scooter World Championships in Spain
Kerikeri's Cooper Steen is taking scooter riding to the world stage again this month.
Super lighthearted: Couple bring free community yoga classes to Kerikeri
Kerikeri sessions are about having a stretch and a few giggles.
Fun for the forest's benefit at Mangōnui planting days
Volunteers welcome at upcoming community effort to plant 800 natives in Mangōnui.
Pizza disaster: Why you must read flat-pack instructions
Step 1: Make sure it'll fit through the door.
Kerikeri to become Far North's first bilingual town
Agreement between council and hapū will see Kerikeri Far North's first bilingual town.
Northlander cheats death with a miraculous recovery
A bug paralyses Northlander who collapsed after India trip.
Pub assault victim: 'I felt the anger in her face each time she slammed into my skull'
The young woman suffered a traumatic brain injury and PTSD on a girl's night out.
Principal says teachers accepting govt offer paves way for future improvements
The changes could keep teachers in the profession, a Far North principal says.
Chopper used in search for missing Whangārei man Veon Smith
Extensive searches in Whangārei parks failed to find the 48yo.
Man, 52, in court charged with killing dialysis patient Linda Woods
Judge refused name suppression but accused can't be identified while decision is appealed.
Myrtle rust anniversary: Future of pohutukawa ‘a bit grim’
Disease found in Northland now killing the country's oldest pohutukawa.
Fears floods helping grass pest spread
Machinery used to repair flood damage may also have spread Manchurian rice grass.
Second Outward Bound school could open in Northland if great site available
The spot needs to be within 3 hours' drive of Auckland, with easy access to bush and sea.
News in brief: Search for missing man continues
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Man to appear in court over Linda Woods' death on the day of her tangi
The man was arrested at a property less than 200m away from Linda Woods' home.