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Who would choke a health worker? Assaults on hospital staff increase, Covid restrictions a factor

Choked worker who nearly died among 225 physical assaults on Northland DHB staff.

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

Ōmāpere man found safe but home destroyed in ferocious blaze

Firefighters from as far away as Dargaville stopped the blaze spreading to other homes.

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.

Kiwi kids urged to stay clear of TikTok's 'potentially life-threatening' new craze

'Teenagers since the dawn of time have done stupid things but this is another level.'

Opinion: Co-governance referendum is not the answer

Opinion: Debate needed on co-governance, not a referendum, writes Vaughan Gunson.

Tributes for mother and son killed in Kāeo crash

Tributes are coming in for Denise Samson and Shannon Herbert

Principals reflect on mandates after vax requirements dropped

Northland school principals welcome the removal of vaccine mandates.

What was the point? The impact of vaccine mandates in Northland and their purpose

Covid-19 modeller explains the need for introducing and removing vaccine mandates.

Sophisticated scammers said IRD had money for woman

Scammer claimed IRD had a ballot to give away unclaimed money - and she was a winner.

Young Whangārei student starts cool initiative to save the environment

Aluminium foil packets fused together to make thermal blankets for the needy.

Enchanter tragedy: Students pen letters to families of men who died

Tikipunga Primary students have writen letters to families of the Enchanter trip victims.

Man dies after mobility scooter crashes down bank in Whangārei

The man's death has been referred to the Coroner.

Poison alcohol in the letterbox: Man's attempt to solve his own murder

Dave Davan died after drinking port spiked with weedkiller. Who wanted him dead?

Ngāpuhi Antarctic adventurer Busby Noble laid to rest at Mangamuka

Busby Noble became a celebrity overseas after his exploits on the frozen continent.

Ex-cop who raped sleeping colleague to be released from prison

Having served a third of his sentence, Jamie Foster has been granted parole

TikTok's 'dangerous blackout' trend can be life-threatening, doctor warns

Kiwi teen suffered a seizure when attempting 'blackout' due to social media trend.