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Whangārei's Adventure Adrenaline Park will have NZ's first full-size cable wakeboarding system
Adrenaline Adventure Park will host the NZ IWWF cable wakeboarding nationals this year.
Two ram raids in as many weeks terrify dairy manager
Dairy owner removes tobacco and vape products off site during non-trading hours.
Councillor apologises after partner allegedly misuses her council parking permit
Councillor and partner refuse to comment.
Woman denies throwing acid at someone
Accused enters not guilty pleas and elects for a judge-alone trial.
Recidivist drink-driver injures child in Whangārei collision
Recidivist drink-driver admits responsibility for crash causing serious injury to boy
School at red: 'If parents and teachers use commonsense, we'll get through'
Northland principals are worried about student absenteeism and compulsory mask-wearing.
Shane Reti: Can Elon Musk help our Pacific neighbours?
This is an offer to the Tongan community to tweet Elon Musk
NCEA results out for thousands of Northland students
NCEA results are out for Northland students nervously awaiting the outcome.
Covid-19 rules breaker Robbie Johnson walks free of charges for Whangarei freedom rally
Robbie Johnson, the man behind last year's freedom rally in Whangarei, escapes conviction.
Family distraught after dog attacks pet on owner's property
Now the hunt is on to identify the dog and the man who was walking it.
Four charged over big Whangārei cannabis growing bust
Four arrested over large-scale Whangārei cannabis bust remanded in custody
Up in smoke: Police foil large cannabis operation in Whangārei Heads
A large contingent of police vehicles was seen headed towards Whangārei Heads.
Teen murder accused found after escaping youth justice facility
Teen accused of murder found after escaping youth justice facility on December 29
Wind, heat and low humidity challenge firefighters
Three homes effectively remain evacuated north of the fire ground.
Boy, 15, charged with murder on the run after youth justice facility escape
Police seek information as to youth's whereabouts.
Red light puts stop to Bay of Islands Music Festival
Bay of Islands Music Festival is victim of Covid uncertainty with the event cancelled
Kāinga Ora to either remove or deconstruct existing old homes
Consent sought to build 11 new state homes in Whau Valley and Raumanga.
'No warning': Eruption surges sink 12 boats, smash marina
Northland - just recovering from lockdown - takes another hit.
PM reacts to Tonga eruption; Tutukaka marina evacuated after boats destroyed
Cyclone Cody and Tonga's volcanic eruption have combined to produce surges.
Cyclone Cody expected to pass east of New Zealand later today
Heavy rain and big seas forecast, with worst expected for east of North Island.
Roading leaders unhappy about plan for blanket speed limit cut
100km/h speed limit could disappear on Northland's state highways
Northland house fire: Vape left to charge on bed blamed for Kaitaia house fire
Another home was destroyed by a phone charger in Kaikohe last year.
Watch: 'Crazy!' - Two huge sharks snatch kingfish off line in Northland
A woman has hooked two sharks in battle over a kingfish caught on video.
Appeal for dashcam footage from Pipiwai area in search for missing Whangārei man
Appeal for dashcam footage in search for missing Whangārei man
Two more arrests after Northland drug raids involving Police and Customs
More arrests from alleged Northland-based drug importation ring
Police investigating threat against PM delivered to Kerikeri homes
Bizarre hand-written message delivered to letterboxes around Waipapa Rd.
Staff shortages hurting hospitality during busiest season
Northland's hospitality businesses face worsening staff shortage over busy summer period
Far North forestry workers discover human skeleton in Kaitaia forest
Police are working to try to identify the person found but it's believed they are male.
Health provider building 60 affordable rentals for Kaikohe families struggling to save for a home
Three major building projects, including 42 affordable homes, are reshaping upper Broadway
Her life options seemed limited but she defied the odds and took the top naval position
Sub Lieutenant Simeon looking forward to next chapter of Royal New Zealand Navy career
'Our safety is at stake': Russell up in arms over relocation of town's sole constable
Police say historic Russell residence is deteriorating and too expensive to maintain.
Watch: Bright lights appear in Northland night sky
Starlink has launched several chains of up to 60 satellites in recent years.