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Christmas Appeal 2023: Animal rescue group's plea as they brace for influx of unwanted dogs

The festive season isn't very jolly for animal rescue groups dealing with unwanted dogs.

Could your social media post be defamatory? Experts' warning

Experts ask people to be mindful of negative effects when posting information online.

'Wrong person before the courts:' Animal advocate says owners of dog should be charged, not her

The dog was limping for a year and a half but the animal rescue owner was charged instead.

Telecommunications sites targeted in spate of solar panel thefts

Two men have been remanded in custody until January 8 next year.

Road now open after crash on Whangārei Heads Road

One person was transported to hospital with moderate injuries.

Dead wallabies spotted on side of roads: Northland urged to be alert for pest

Evidence suggests the wallaby sightings are genuine.

Businesses' heartbreak over Brynderwyn closure: 'It will destroy March trading'

The nine-week closure of State Highway 1 comes at 'the worst time', locals say.

Tears and fears as residents faced with Kāinga Ora’s 50-house plan

The state housing landlord says some residents welcome the development.

Got hopes for an outdoor Christmas? What the weather holds for Northland

What can Northlanders expect for weather this Christmas?

Brynderwyns to close for nine weeks next year, NZTA confirms

Easter is set to be spared as plans for the closure of the Brynderwyns are revealed.

Unplanned outage in Whangārei triggers traffic light disruption

A Whangārei outage knocked communications with traffic signal-controlled intersections.

Ruakākā brigade chief steps down after 35 years as a firefighter

'It’s time for the next generation of firefighters to take charge.'

Govt ban on sex ed a move back to the 'dark ages', educator says

There are concerns about teaching variability, age appropriateness and parental consent.

Xmas Appeal 2023: Waipoua Forest Trust's call for more to join conservation mission

The trust's main aim to is protect the forest, which houses much biodiversity.

New council leader wants Govt to scrap Te Mana o te Wai freshwater principles

'You can’t be green if you’re not in the black,' says Geoff Crawford.

'Not acceptable': Calls for calm as abuse toward Northland roadworkers escalates

Northland roadworkers plead for calm as abuse through worksites increases.

'No thanks': Man charged over dog mauling refuses to go into dock

Abel Wira appeared in Kaitāia District Court charged over the fatal dog mauling.

Fears history could repeat as Govt plans to reinstate charter schools

Charter or 'partnership' schools have had a mixed history in Northland.