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Three dogs impounded, one still roams on cycle trail

Far North council impounds terrorising dogs near Twin Coast Cycle Trail.

Whangārei man tells jury of 'confession' to murder

Samuel Pou told a drinking mate he burnt his partner's body on a farm.

Photos: Huge SNA protest in Kaikohe

About 2000 people took part in the hīkoi protesting council plans to expand SNA zoning.

''For the love of the community'': Kerikeri fire chief explains what keeps him going

Fire chief lauded for 'extraordinary time and effort' dedicated to the people of Kerikeri.

Misspelling 'Whatuwhiwhi' and the ugly viral video that followed

A viral video of a racial slur has led to an apology from the pub where it was filmed.

Photos: Nurses on strike in Northland

Images from the nurses' strike in Whangārei, Kawakawa and Kaitaia.

Northland hockey talent named in Games squad

Stacey Michelsen and Ella Gunson will again represent New Zealand at the Olympics.

Northland volunteer firefighters turn up the heat on 'unfair' ACC legislation

Only paid firefighters are currently able to make work-related cancer claims.

High winds continue battering Northland as heavy rain passes

Wind gusts up to 120km/h are expected to continue hitting Northland's east coast.

Whangārei's Almond Court flats not saved from demolition, despite hotel chain pulling out of development

Iconic Whangārei flats still facing demolition

Diagnosis: a severe case of quackery

Northland's Kerikeri Mission Station hosting con man's quack cure-all

Northland Land Search and Rescue veteran clocks 50 years reuniting families

Grant Conaghan received a nod from the Queen on Monday for his work in search and rescue.

North dodges major storm damage despite battering

Parts of the North recorded a massive 110-plus mm of rain yesterday.

Fire destroys newly built home at Motatau

Newly built home was almost finished when it burned to the ground.

Wild weather in Northland: drivers asked to take care as roads remain open

Northland's roads were quiet this morning with traffic expected to pick up around midday.

Let's celebrate Māori new year, says mayor

Sheryl Mai offers her thoughts, in English and in Māori, on the arrival of Matariki.