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Allegations of debt and financial mismanagement plague wellness festival leader
Franko Heke said he was 'deeply focused' on finding solutions to the issues.
Maungaturoto Primary School burglary: Red Truck captured stealing sports container
“I think it’s a real shame since it’s stealing off kids really.”
Jail for two offenders who continue to flout court orders
The men were hoping for one last chance to adjourn their sentencings but failed.
Russell folk plan rescue of historic Custom House
The group wants to preserve the building and turn it into a community hub.
Another heavy rain watch in place as wet weekend expected
Another watch is in place for Northland bringing with it warmer temperatures
Probe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusive
The mass death event in Pataua was the second since 2022.
Retirement village issues highlighted in push for law reform
The Act 'has to change': Retirement Village Residents Assoc president.
'Ratepayers hit hard' with Whangārei increasing rates 17.2%
More could have been done to keep the rates lower, critics say.
Call for food safety officials to apologise to cheesed off shopper
Officials should apologise over handling of pensioner's complaint, says concerned reader.
Daily bag limits raised to tackle kina issue
Those battling Northland’s kina barren problem are getting new tools.
News in brief: Taking a closer look at Northland news
The latest news bites from around the region.
Far North leading the way in resurgence of traditional rongoā Māori healing
Traditional hauora Māori practices explored at Fabulous Fridays.
It's the right thing to do: Government commits to rollout of speed camera warning signs
The Government is installing warning signs at speed cameras including those in Northland.
Speed camera finally turned on after decade-long community campaign
The camera was just one more tool to persuade drivers to stick to the speed limit.
News in brief: Police seek more information after recovering vehicle used in shooting, Renowned scientists to visit Kerikeri
The latest news bites from around the region.
‘This is unusual': Parent flip-flops on drowsy daughter’s condition in attempted murder trial
The parent came home to find their partner overdosed on drugs and slumped over in a chair.
Northland Police recover vehicle used in gunshot incident, seek more information
Police appeal for sightings of vehicle in Whangārei firearms incident
Parent wanted family to die together: On trial for attempted murder and coercing suicide
The daughter required hospital treatment after the incident, the prosecution says.
Controversial rescue helicopter base to stay in Kensington for another year
Northland Emergency Services Trust (NEST)’s Kensington to run till 2026.
News in brief: Whangārei in the running for Six60 gig; tonnes of citrus for the South Island
The latest news bites from around the region.
It's been a major: Volunteers show off upgrade at historic Jack Morgan Museum
Northland volunteers are delighted at the new-look Jack Morgan Museum.
Kevin Page: Getting the inside story on Brissie
OPINION: It pays to get the story correct before it’s passed on doesn’t it?
Cat chaos at Far North pensioner flats in council sights
A woman says up to 50 wild cats live under and around her flat.
Far North news in brief: Northland in the running for Six60 gig
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kaikohe farmers from Uruguay inspiring would-be young farmers at Northland College
Uruguayan couple inspiring next generation of Far North farmers.
Foul-mouthed tenant evicted after noise complaints from neighbours
Property managers have evicted a loud and foul-mouthed tenant after neighbours complained.
Whangārei Boys' High School pleads guilty to charges relating to Abbey Caves death
The school admitted two charges after the death of a student on a school caving trip.
School holiday dampener may clear throughout week, says MetService.
A heavy rain watch remains in place until 2pm today
Charter school may be coming back to Whangārei
Te Kapehu Whetu principal Raewyn Tipene met with David Seymour yesterday.
Te Tai Tokerau tertiary scholarship winners named
The 2024 winners will each get $4000 and paid NRC work experience..
Whangārei woman on vigilante mission likened to Mike Tyson for ear-biting assault
The woman launched a vicious attack on a man after hearing allegations about him.
Northland leaders double down on Northport expansion after ruling
Boosting transport infrastructure connectivity is one of the key goals.
Grandma traumatised after shots fired at her house
Police say it is lucky the woman, aged in her 70s, was not hit by the bullets.