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Former Deputy PM Winston Peters mum on future

Former deputy PM effusive about new memorial but not commenting on his political plans.

1116 containers destined for Auckland from Northland port

While most containers will be taken by truck, up to 150 will go by rail to Auckland.

Interactive Nukutawhiti voyage story goes online

A digital novel illustrating the voyage of Nukutawhiti to Aotearoa has launched online.

Telco giant given greenlight to build Whangārei satellite station

Nine satellite antennas to go atop a hill just south of Whangārei.

Young jeweller started at 8, now the PM wears her earrings

Mentors helped jeweller Twilight Edwards make earrings now worn by the Prime Minister.

Bay of Islands tourist town 'not safe for locals': Govt lobbied for more police

Meeting organiser plans to put heat on government for more funding for Northland police.

Lack of safety signs at Northland beach where man died criticised by coroner

Council cops criticism for lack of warning signs at Far North beach

Dob in a drug smuggler: Kiwis urged to help protect NZ borders

In 2016 a tip-off about odd behaviour at Ahipara led to NZ's biggest methamphetamine bust.

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

Hora Hora forced to field reserve players due to injuries

Kamo run riot over Hora Hora in a opening of the Tyrepower club rugby.

Housing move 'decreasing the rental pool' - landlords representative

New Government announcements won't help desperate renters and the homeless.

Advocate, Herald 'legend' Tony Verdon dies aged 67

'He was a generous, gentle guy and a bloody good joker. Everybody loved Tony.'

Principal wants to know why predator priest was sent to school

Pompallier College's principal has urged any other abuse survivors to come forward.

More engagement with iwi and councils at the forefront

Plans for more housing projects are being mooted by the new Kāinga Ora boss in Northland.