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Deja vu for Whangārei man whose pedigree cat disappeared - again

The beloved feline went missing on Friday evening but he was home by Monday.

‘Concerning trend’: DoC says dogs responsible for ‘devastating’ kiwi deaths in Northland

Between February 12 and March 9 alone, six kiwi were found dead in Northland.

Far North mussels best in the country

Far North smoked mussels win gold at Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards

'Unsettling': Neighbours plea for Kāinga Ora to take action about troublesome tenant

Neighbours have borne the brunt of a tenant but Kāinga Ora says it's firm but fair.

‘She was saying stop’: Teen says she was raped twice by friend during movie nights

Crown: 'Mr Stainton didn’t really care if she was consenting or not, he just went ahead.'

Five teens arrested after two service station break-ins

The five teenagers, aged 15 and 16, will appear in the Whangārei Youth Court.

Judge reserves decision on Whangārei’s last-ditch effort to stall fluoridation

The High Court has heard Whangārei District Council's application for an injunction.

'Trial must be brought to an end': Murder case unexpectedly halted

Only four of the 31 witnesses had testified before the trial ended.

Prime Minister's India trip and Act reveals local body election move | NZ Herald News Update

Narendra Modi calls for Christopher Luxon's support to address anti-India activities in New Zealand and Act reveals it is looking for candidates to run in local body elections.

‘Surreal’: Community shaken by two Northland homicides

Two people died within 12 hours of each other after separate homicides in Northland.

Far North farmer battles feral dogs, urges pest species recognition

Farmer John Nilsson loses about 120 ewes and lambs to wild dogs each year.

‘Close to home’: Man killed in Whangārei homicide; murder charge laid

Emergency services called to Norfolk St where a man was unresponsive, died at scene.

Rare medical diagnosis saves Waikato man after decades of mystery

George Moanaroa wants to educate communities about acromegaly with a te ao Māori lens.

‘She stuck in my heart my whole life’: Heartbreak after Whangārei fatal shooting

Yvonne Chapman was shot in a Whangārei park, leaving her friends and family grieving.

Lotto Powerball: Two lucky punters win $5.5 million each

Two Kiwis to wake up much richer on Sunday morning.

‘Best day ever’: Suzy Cato inspires music teacher’s journey from superfan to educator

Suzy Cato's photo throwback revealed Curtis Bunker as a devoted fan.

Cameraman’s mission to protect our marine life

Steve Hathaway has dived for over 40 years, witnessing drastic ocean changes.

How Northland’s new expressway aims to boost the economy

The Government will open procurement for the Northland Expressway project.