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Whangārei on a good start with National Volunteers Week, collects over 7500kg of waste

Volunteers gathered over 7500kg of waste during rubbish clean-up in Raumanga.

Murder-accused gave CPR after bashing partner, court told

Northland murder-accused advised police to get divers out of the water during confession.

Bank closures in the provinces: Finance Minister pressed companies to extend 'hub' trial

Pressure from mayors sees Finance Minister press banks to extend bank hub trial.

Northland police at the scene of shooting in Dargaville

Two people were reportedly injured in the firearms incident in Dargaville this afternoon.

Atrocious goat track: Motorist fumes over state of Northland state highway

Northland motorists are tired of forking out to fix car damage caused by state highways.

Wellsford run riot in the second spell

Injury-ravaged Waipu forced to field players in two consecutive games.

Helicopter crash: Photographer in 'visible pain' week after horror plunge

Four people injured in a helicopter crash at a Mid Canterbury wedding remain in hospital.

Whangārei out of water reform, CEO cites trust issue with govt

Mayor Sheryl Mai angles for compensation over water reform.

Korean spiritual leader made to pay $1.24m for property purchase breaches

Judge accepted breaches were accidental and Lee's businesses had helped the Far North.

'Kicked in the head twice': Patronscan system in use as violence raises

The Patronscan technology is increasingly common overseas and in Australia.

Beyond the grave: How dead woman's remains could convict her alleged killer

Police detail the painstaking job of preserving a Northland's mum's decomposing body.

Northport urged to develop wharf to meet rail link

The port is spending $8m as the upgraded rail line is tipped to spur a boom in the region.

Wedding helicopter crash: Pilot's 'significant' injuries include broken bones

While the injured lie in hospital their families are supporting each other.

Meat works losing 'millions' through staff shortages

Meat works stretched - and a national campaign planned to match workers with employers.

'I love you son': Families' grief as man charged with murder

The man killed in Saturday's homicide has been named as Haze Peihopa, 23, from Auckland.

'White privilege' - the truth behind Act's classroom claim

David Seymour says 'white privilege' classroom incident probably 'enthusiastic graduate'.