Police roll out Operation Whakahaumanu after Christchurch attacks
Police officers advising on security and checking over lock-down procedures.
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Weight loss app created by 'accidental entrepreneurs'
'We rolled out the butchers' paper, that teachers use, on the deck and started drawing'
Backpacker's 'amazing' car stolen from Paihia hostel, torched
Traveller, 19, heartened by community's offers of help.
Day of fires keeps North's emergency services busy
A day of fires Northland saw three houses gutted, as well as a garage and a bakery fire.
Northland Muslim leader says hatred must not be allowed to win
Suhil Musa says the shootings are not reflective of the New Zealand he knows and loves.
Power outage brings First World problems
A power outage leaves our columnist held hostage by an automatic garage door.
Floss the dog confirms life after death
I'm writing from what we dogs call 'the other side'.
Homicide investigation: Four-week-old girl suffered brain injury
Police appeal for help in investigation into death of four-week-old girl in Kaitaia
$8.2m from Provincial Growth Fund for projects in Kaitaia
Big winner is a waka centre Aurere at the southern end of Doubtless Bay.
NZ Order of Merit for Sir Hekenukumai Busby
Hekenukumai Puhipi (Busby) has been knighted at Waitangi.
DoC appeals for consideration of a dolphin mother in mourning
A grieving dolphin in the Bay of Islands should be left alone, says Doc.
Woman in court over attack on 92-year-old in her Far North home
Woman in court over attack on 92-year-old in her Far North home
Bad start to Summer for tourists in Bay of Islands
Police warning: There have been a series of robberies in the Far North so be vigilant.
Leave pets baking in cars and risk a fine
SPCA advises Northlanders against leaving their animals baking in cars.
Concerns over shooting of stranded whales in front of kids
Families not given enough warning whales about to be put down, volunteer rescuer says.
Fatal crash driver: 'You will never forget the horror of this day'
Chilean national who crashed into and killed two elderly women has been sentenced.
Paihia claims crown as 'Hellhole of the Pacific'
Tourist spot defiled by smashed bottles, shot glasses, cans, blood, vomit, used condoms.
Telehealth comes into its own at Bay of Islands Hospital
A new Telehealth link has been used for the first time at Bay of Islands Hospital.
Student stabbed in ear while defending teacher from attack
A Northland College student was assaulted while trying to protect his teacher.
Iwi plans to fence beach to stop motorbikes
Far North iwi Te Rarawa moves to save its vulnerable sand dunes from vehicle damage.
Success for a reluctant orator
A Bay of Islands College student has won Northland's top te reo speech contest.
Sir Hec Busby - master waka maker and navigator
Hekenukumai (Hec) Puhipi, has been knighted for services to Māori.
Ngāpuhi elder Kingi Taurua dies at 80, after cancer battle
The 80-year-old was a huge figure for the northern iwi.
Shellfish off menu in Bay of Islands over potentially deadly toxin
Warning not to take potentially deadly shellfish from Bay of Islands
Kerikeri play brings WWI to life 100 years later
The play uses excerpts from a Northlander's WWI diary and features a Vietnam War veteran.
US visitor charged over double fatal crash
The victims, aged 24 and 26, are believed to be from the Kerikeri and Kaeo areas.
Electric vehicle fleet in Far North heading to Cape Reinga
Electric vehicles hit Far North to mark launch of Crimson Coast Electric Vehicle Highway
Jimmy Cliff headlines Bay of Islands Festival in Waitangi on Saturday
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff headlines Bay of Islands Festival in Waitangi on Saturday
Far North dog policy to go out for consolation
FNDC is proposing another dog bylaw for public consultation
Mike King to bring hope message to Kaikohe
Mike King is bringing hope to Kaikohe to reduce Northland's high youth suicide rate.
DNA used in hunt for dog killing kiwi on Northland peninsula
DoC uses DNA to catch kiwi killer in Northland
Dynamite solution to clear Lemon's Hill slip
Dynamite will be used to clear the Lemon's Hill slip at Opua
Woman breaks back on Mack Attack in Bay of Islands
Woman breaks back on Mack Attack in Bay of Islands