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The Habitat ReStore that's all about second chances

Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Whangārei is giving offenders a second chance.

First home buyers caught between a rock and a hard place

The region's first home buyers are still hamstrung by eligibility rules and affordability.

Pasifika celebrated and empowered in NZ's Northland

Today in Northland, pacific cultures are being celebrated at a Pasifika festival

Adam Tipene has no defence and admits stabbing police dog

Adam Tipene changes his mind after hearing police evince and pleads guilty.

Motorcycle crash sparks scrub fire

The crash happened south of Kaeo Bridge.

Thieves pretend to be workers to steal tools

Scam involved thieves posing as workers.

Officer thought police dog would be bludgeoned to death

Police officer describes attack on canine companion just weeks after graduating.

High-risk drivers given a chance on Northland police operation

Police operation aims to help recidivist drivers get back on the road legally.

Leader of NZ's biggest meth ring fights 28-year prison term

Brownie Harding told a probation officer he'd "do it all again" before sentencing.

Haere mai: International students get traditional welcome at Waitangi

The welcome was an opportunity to extend manaakitanga to the newly arrived students.

Pouto: The epitome of mana

Trip to Pouto challenged all I thought I knew about mana and strength, writes Adam Pearse.

Fatal stabbing: Jury decides it's not murder or even manslaughter

He walks free from court despite fatally stabbing a drunk man.

Top breeding season in Northland for rare fairy tern

This small, dainty coastal tern is the most endangered of New Zealand's endemic birds.

Murder-accused expected to learn his fate today

Jury in Whangārei murder trial expected to start deliberating today.

Desperate for water: Residents describe life in drought zone

Extreme water shortages and a scorching summer are proving a tough mix for Northland.

Man jailed for dangerous driving that killed innocent woman

Randall Wilson didn't pay for $108 in fuel and drove off, killing an innocent driver.

Mussels cook to death as temperatures soar in Northland

Mussels cook to death - as temperatures soar in Northland

One of the two stab wounds proved fatal

Forensic pathologist gives evidence in murder trial of a Northland man.