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'It is time for some tough love' to address Northland's truancy issue

In term 1, Northland schools see the lowest attendance averaging 73 per cent.

Covid in schools: How does Northland cases compare nationally?

Data suggests Northland schools may have fared far better than elsewhere in the country.

Portia Woodman on 200 tries milestone and learning to love losing

Northlands Portia Woodman is now a Women's Sevens top all-time try scorer

Alleged carjacking at Waipū: Police still looking for woman

Suspected carjackers Levi Reeves and August Lemon have made initial court appearances.

A new era for Whangārei Boys' High School

Whangārei Boys' High School's new building is fit for modern education outcomes.

Jury in Max Beckham child sex trial returns guilty verdicts

Previously convicted Northland drug baron found guilty of historic child sex offences,

A decaying system: MoH data shows Northland children's teeth worst in NZ

Why do Northland children have the worst teeth in the country when dental care is free?

Jury hears from expert witness in Max Beckham trial for alleged historic child sex offending

The Northland man is facing trial by jury after denying he indecently assaulted two girls.

Healthy kai projects in Northland can get funding to get started

Funding available for Northland healthy kai projects

Man ignored passengers' pleas to slow down ahead of fatal Northland crash

David Brown has been jailed for reckless driving that killed 13-year-old Deziah Martin.

'Aladdin's cave' of drugs, guns and stolen property found

Guns, drugs and stolen property aplenty found after a police search in Whangārei.

High-income families less likely to get children jabbed

10 per cent of parents declined to have their children vaccinated.

Group protesting the closure of Northland's Marsden Pt Oil Refinery

Protest group outside Northland's Marsden Pt Oil Refinery

Woman hit by car with no driver, seriously injured, two die in other crashes

Driver went to start the car but didn't realise it had been left in gear.

Kaikohe's local heroes look forward to the booming opportunities coming to town

Kaikohe community has bounced back from the recent gang violence, says community heroes.

Mum tells court of day a dangerous driver ploughed into her car with her 4yo still inside

Selfish driver fails to check victims of collisions caused by his dangerous antics

Police say incident played out like Keystone Cops comedy episode

Whangārei man on bail taunts cops into an early morning car chase.

Offending too serious for lesser order sentence, says judge

Former Northland prison officer sentenced on firearm and threat charges.