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Meningococcal death: Leaders plead for help as 'well-loved' boy passes away

Covid-19 had restricted some vital health services to Northland's most in need whānau.

Six-hour ordeal: Divers stranded on island after boat breaks anchor

Closing a trip report is just as important as logging one to prevent emergency callouts.

Northland swamp kauri used by researchers to find out when Earth switched poles

Ancient Northland swamp kauri shows breakdown of Earth's magnetic field 42,000 years ago.

High Court dismissed judicial review in firearms case

Court rules Northland police wrong to refuse man to re-apply for gun licence.

Six more Bachelor contestants revealed

Will one of these ladies win the heart of Bachelor Moses Mackay?

Major search for yacht in distress ends with a call to Northland police

Boaties who are no longer in danger can radio to cancel their mayday call.

Lawyers make closing submissions in case of child's death

Judge to deliver ruling on mum of toddler found dead in a Raumanga house.

Covid-19: Iwi preparing for future Northland border control by learning from police checkpoints

Iwi presence at Te Hana police boundary checkpoint is a "recon" exercise to pick up tips.

Land of confusion: Kaipara mayor slams checkpoint change

The checkpoint north of Mangawhai caused particular confusion for local businesses.

Yachties facing cyclones make plea to Immigration Minister

The sailing community maintain there is no real guarantee of safe conditions until June.

Northland rugby's centenary celebrates rich history

Preparation for Northland rugby's 100th at Semenoff Stadium well advanced.

Fire that destroyed Northland house treated as arson

Fire that destroyed a house in Ahipara being treated as arson.

Submissions on Northland Māori seats law change close at 5pm today

Deadline for Northlanders to make submissions on Māori seats law change is 5pm today

Paramedic describes scene of baby death at mother's trial

Baby not breathing, was floppy, wet, and cold on shower floor in Whangārei house.

$45m superyacht linked to Google co-founder in Whangārei

SuperYachtfan website says Google co-founder bought vessel in 2011 and sold it last year.

Harper continues to smash goals from her wheelchair

Harper was left paraplegic after a back bend went wrong.

Young filmmaker intent on putting Tai Tokerau on the map

Young filmmaker Te Mahara Tamehana is shining a light on social issues impacting Kaitaia.

Less than half of all NZers have visited Waitangi

Waitangi has been visited by less than half of all Kiwis to explore their own history.