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Five more Northland kiwi killed after suspected dog attack

People urged to be vigilant about wandering dogs after latest deaths on Purerua Peninsula.

Council and DoC want to work with Pātaua occupiers

Members of the Pātaua South occupation met with the mayor and DoC.

Junior-preneur series: Why children can be taught entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship can be taught and although never too late, its best started in childhood.

Rescue helicopter base to move after noise annoys neighbours

The lifesaving Northland rescue helicopter base will move because of excessive noise.

One dead in Northland crash involving motorcycle - seventh Easter weekend fatality

The fatality is the seventh of Easter weekend.

Northland's Matapouri Rd scene of fatal crash

Northland's 2021 road toll rises to 7 after death near Matapouri

Māori-Crown Relations Minister Kelvin Davis visits Pātaua occupation

'We'll block the road if we have to': Occupiers tell Māori-Crown Relations Minister.

Judge tells Northland man his offending was very serious

Northlander jailed for nearly two years over a raft of violent offending.

Last minute ticket purchase nets $4.25m Powerball win

Northland woman won $4.25m with Lotto and Powerball with a last-minute ticket

Ngāti Hine leader rejects 'problematic' offer on homeless

It is up to the marae if they want to temporarily house the homeless in Northland.

Woman found guilty while her partner will be re-tried

Jury unable to reach verdict on man allegedly involved in police pursuit in the Far North.

Whangārei Mayor opposed to Government putting fluoride in council water supply

Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai is against Government moves to fluoridate water supplies.

Sweet revenge: NZ couple get last laugh with pineapple harvest

"Because it's never been done before here ... people thought it could never be done."

'Our hearts will never mend': Grieving couple seek police apology over 'lies'

Jennifer Roys believes her interactions with police have made Natasha's life worthless.

Judge to sum up in trial over police chase where shots fired

The Crown says the pair's explanation for being on Ninety Mile Beach is 'nonsensical'.

Mangawhai locals marvel at magnificent mako cruising the waters

To spot a short-finned mako in shallow water is unusual but not unheard of.

Man on the run after assaulting cop, escaping police station

The police officer attacked was "incredibly fortunate" to escape serious harm.

Northland firefighters responding to blaze in Tutukaka

A helicopter is on the scene of a fire in Tutukaka, Northland.