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Three waters plan a 'dog's breakfast'

People could end up paying massive water bills in the future.

'Ordinary' night at Kamo liquor store shattered by man armed with loaded crossbow

Kamo was the scene of two separate incidents involving a crossbow and gun on Saturday.

Basketball great Tom Abercrombie inspires future stars

Basketball fans as young as 5, showed up to meet Tall Black legend Tom Abercrombie.

Blue Light Course steers teen towards Defence Force career

Phinesse Henare-Wineti of Topuni was voted Peers' Choice and found the course inspiring.

Portia Woodman reveals what's next in life, love, family and rugby

Northland rugby powerhouse Portia Woodman is still adjusting to winning Olympic gold.

Hundertwasser Memorial Park celebrated at design awards

Northland building wins multiple awards at regional Architectural Design Awards.

Kohukohu firefighters, neighbours honoured for bravery in lodge fire

Without their 'heroic efforts' much more would have been lost, Mayor John Carter says.

Northland drivers reminded about dangerous rail crossings

Northland has a track record of five serious collisions between trains and vehicles.

Northland police seek sightings of black van linked to attempted robbery in Ōpua

A man escaped with minor injuries following an attempted robbery in the Bay of Islands.

'Northland is particularly vulnerable to illness'

As of last week over 82,000 Northlanders had at least one Covid 19 vaccine doses.

Frontline volunteers much needed at Dargaville St John Ambulance Station

Volunteers get all the training they need to be able to attend all types of emergencies.

Whangārei residents getting their five-plus a day

Home deliveries of fresh produce popular with Whangārei residents.

Looking for Jacob: Man who helped Whangārei woman covered in blood

A Whangārei woman says the actions of mystery hero Jacob is something we can aspire to.

Energy minister rules out government intervention

Social Credit launched online petition for Govt to take ownership of the refinery.

Port aims to get all staff vaccinated

All border workers at Northport have to receive first jab by the end of September.

Booster seat donation to help rural police rescue kids from crises

The new booster seats will help police safely take young children away from emergencies.

Lines companies keep power running for most Northlanders

Some customers in Dargaville lost power for a few hours.

New bike pump track popular before official opening

Bike pump track part of Master Plan for Whangārei's Pohe Island