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Far North drought could lead to more water retrictions

Far North's big dry could mean more restrictions on water use

Northland uni student one of eight scholarship recipients

Te Waiu o Aotearoa Trust scholarship for Northland uni student

‘Kill us both’: Man admits speeding up, crashing into truck as partner broke up with him

He was initially charged with attempted murder following his partner's gruesome injuries.

‘Third World’: Northland town water restrictions spark concerns

Rainfall in February was less than 10% of the expected amount in Dargaville.

Three veteran suicides in three weeks but no way to track how common it is

A veteran group plan to crowd-source suicide data to build database the Government didn't.

‘I love you, I love you’: Daughter's final words as stabbed dad died in her arms

Euan Mackey was allegedly murdered by three people over a property dispute.

Jury finds sports coach not guilty of indecent assault charges

Charges included six counts of indecent assault and one of unlawful sexual connection.

Local knowledge the winning edge at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza

Two Far North fishers have landed the biggest fish at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza.

‘May the best man win’: Deputy to challenge Ngāti Kahungunu chair for top job

Thompson Hokianga has signalled his intention to run for the top spot on the board.

Dairy difficulties for free-trade deal with India and new expressway plans | NZ Herald News Update

Dairy may prove to be a challenging sell for Christopher Luxon's free-trade deal with India and plans for a new Northland expressway have been revealed. Video / NZ Herald

Mangawhai butcher Dan Klink hopes Sharp Blacks have cutting edge

Klink, who owns Mangawhai Meat Shop, is set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.

Quality school lunches: Bay of Islands College leads by example

The Bay of Islands College kitchen team's skills and creativity result in quality lunches.

'Desperately need water': Drought tightens grip on farmers

'Springs and wells are drying up, putting huge pressure on stock water availability.'

‘What an adventure’: Woman sets sailing world record around Northland

Fiona Heenan has set a world record for the longest distance sailed by a woman in a dinghy

Are you in the blue zone? Tsunami Hīkoi Week aims to prepare Hawke’s Bay residents

It is also a good time to check the new single blue tsunami zone in Hawke's Bay.

Revealed: The region with a drinking problem twice as bad as the rest of NZ

The Far North District is developing an LAP to curb harm.

‘Making history’: Northland woman becomes world’s first customer to be digitally cloned

Liz Wright is the first person to be digitally cloned for a brand.

Witness claims coach accused of inappropriate relationship with girl, 14, said ‘I’ll do what I want'

The Crown alleges the man sexually assaulted a 14-year-old sportstar.