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Whangārei residents rally to crime hui to find solutions

The crime hui attracted an impressive showing of locals keen to make their home safer.

Northlanders weave themselves into Whangārei Library Matariki celebrations

Northlanders united to learn the art of flax weaving as part of Matariki celebrations.

Two hurt - one seriously - in light plane crash

Plane said to have "tipped over" on landing.

Student allegedly threatens to stab classmate - and police were not called

A mum has spoken out after a knife threat in a classroom was dealt with by the school.

'What the hell?': The startling story of Buddha by the beach

While some locals are intrigued by the flash development, others say they're suffering.

Person dies in single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā

Police and emergency services are called to a single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā.

'Fear for livelihood': Student nurses open up on 'anxiety'

Student nurse numbers have been recorded at a near-decade low over fears of ill treatment.

Ardern: Large-scale projects 'came at expense of local roading'

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on roading in Northland.

Cupola day! What we all got wrong about Whangārei's new landmark

Spectators expected to flock as Hundertwasser building crowned.

'Uncomfortable': Top cop has fishing boat called 'Dawn Raid'

For Superintendent Tony Hill, naming his boat 'Dawn Raid' took on a new significance.

Closing submissions in the Bridget Simmonds murder trial

Jury in Northland murder trial to retire around noon today.

Prison officer who worked at Ngawha in court on charges

Northland prison officer facing firearms charges to re-appear in court next month.

Regional council does up and sells out, wants new reno job

Regional council sells Kensington Crossing, looks for new CBD project.

Neighbour used buckets of water to fight car fire after crash killed one

One person has died after a car crash into the trees near the Te Hihi stream in Maunu.

'Systematic deprivation': Man avoids jail for causing death of partner

Northlander successfully appeals jail sentence for causing death of his partner.

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.