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Police searching for vehicle of interest in relation to Dargaville woman’s death

'Anyone who saw this vehicle or has dashcam footage ... is urged to come forward.'

'Wish come true': Fishing couple capture magic of southern right whale

The southern right whale is rare in Northland, more common in subantarctic waters.

Love Tennis? Free events in Northland could find next tennis stars

Love Tennis free events in Northland could uncover next generation of stars

Police checkpoint saves three from alleged kidnapping in Northland

A well-placed police roadside checkpoint led to a dramatic police operation.

'Still struggling': Northlanders still feeling the pinch of high food prices

Fruit and veg prices dropped and the OCR was cut - what does it mean for Northlanders?

State of the art cancer facility under construction

Whangārei will soon be home to a state-of-the-art oncology facility

Hope popular Mangonui Waterfront Festival can be revived

What's behind the festival's cancellation is revealed but there's hope for the future.

No fairy-tale ending for Taniwha and Northland Kauri rugby teams

Northland showed plenty of fire in the belly and good execution.

Please return Pixie: Owner's plea after precious vintage caravan stolen

'I just beg for those who stole it to do the right thing.'

'Unscrupulous operators are a reality': Northland councils urge caution over granny flat proposal

One council highlighted 'risks this could pose to home-buyers, renters, and ratepayers'.

Commissioners decline plan for rest and service centre on SH1 in Ruakākā

The service centre was designed to cater for truckies heading south on SH1.

Police arrested four men who robbed Waipapa store and assaulted staff member

A number of display cabinets in the store were damaged and one staff member was assaulted

'Do the right thing': Northland Māori leader calls on PM to ‘sack’ Act from coalition

Pita Tipene said the Kaipara meeting felt unsafe at times.

'Saving money costs lives' key message of Northland striking ambulance officers

The ambulance officers are striking for four hours each shift on Tuesday and Saturday.

Free workshops for Northland weed busters

Free workshops for Northlanders keen to tackle the region’s worst weeds

Northland's walks serve as backdrop for wāhine seeking to connect

A group put together by Whangārei local Becky Keen has gained traction.

Driver admits fatally injuring motorcyclist

A driver has admitted his carelessness caused the death of a motorcyclist.

'Our EDs don’t turn people away, or close': Minister defends hospital emergency department

The minister defends Whangārei Hospital after it went into code black last Friday.