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‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespread

The sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.

Unlicensed, speeding and high: Young driver kills two, gets home detention

Victim's family question sentence imposed by court.

'I’m not totally a head-banger': Taking on Smokefreerockquest solo

Ethan Worthington was part of last year's winning band Ready, Set!

Rongoā on the rise - Northland practitioner on resurgence of customary healing

A rongoā Māori practitioner from Northland speaks about the traditional method's upsurge.

Northland's autumn weather — wetter, drier, sunnier or warmer than normal

Whangārei recorded its second-highest total of May sunshine hours.

Three Northland projects in line for new regional funding

All three projects have resource consent, are construction ready.

Pensioner living in car waiting for state house

Increasing numbers of Northlanders sleeping rough in tents and cars

Far North rates: 16.5% rise slashed to 5.1%

“Residents told us ... the increase for our first year was far too high,” says mayor.

Tough economic times, state highway closures bring end to Far North cafe with eight jobs gone

Awanui’s Big River Cafe closing as freight and visitor traffic dries up

Teen loses control, crashes into Red Rat clothing store

A witness said they watched the young driver lose control.

Hūhana Lyndon: Te Tiriti should be something that bonds us

Opinion: Undermining tangata whenua rights rupture the social fabric of Aotearoa.

Store owner welcomes Mangamuka Gorge reopening after tough two years

Eliza Kete has kept the store operating despite SH1 outside the store being closed.

More socialisation between students and less distraction in class after phone ban, principals say

Schools had to ban phones in class from the start of this term - so how's it going?

Ōruku Landing seeks fast-track consent and regional funding

Ōruku Landing, once considered dead in the water, is hoping for more lifelines.

News briefs from the Far North - Sleep help, representation review meeting and school reunion planned

News snippets from the Far North.

A salute to our nannies, mums and aunties

Celebrating modern wāhinetanga/womanhood on Far North stage.

Kaitāia celebrating opening of new sports hub and town square

The big day will kick off at 5.30am when the town square officially opens.

King’s Birthday Honours 2024: Seven Northlanders recognised for their work

Our reporters caught up with the recipients.