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Up Imagery flies the flag for Young Enterprise Scheme success

Josh Burns started his photography and video business at just 16, now he employs four.

Bay of Islands outlets accused of selling alcohol to minors

Police say no one checked the ID of 17-year-olds.

Couple terrorised by gang neighbour pleased with more Kāinga Ora evictions

The homeowners had to tolerate the menacing behaviour for eight months.

Dean Candy and Oromāhue Trust named regional supreme winner in environment awards

Oromahoe Trust, managed by Dean Candy, wins 2024 regional farming award

'Forgive me': Man distracted by noise from his Hilux kills 85yo beside life partner

Rikki Gordon crossed the centreline, killing an elderly man who was in an oncoming car.

Family, sunshine and reading the paper secret to success for 103-year-old

Nellie Day celebrated her 103rd birthday with friends and four generations of family.

Truck driver on job for 13 hours without break when hit by train

The train was reportedly travelling three times over the limit when the crash occurred.

Lani Daniels Supreme Award winner at Northland Sports Awards

Northland's sporting stars recognised at Northland Sports Awards

New tool helps New Zealand's rarest bird reach record breeding season

The 3D-printed replica eggs help preserve the nests while the real eggs are incubated.

Northland man charged with murder of Palmerston North man

Damon O'Rourke was shot in January this year and died from his injuries.

Resident despairs over former Whangārei mayor’s earthmoving activities

A Manuka Place resident fears his property might be the next to be condemned.

'Who owns the trailer?': The question that left council lawyers floundering in court

The council ticketed the man for parking a car and trailer over a driveway.

One dead after pedestrian hit by car in Northland

The pedestrian sadly died at the scene.

Woman who stabbed victim in the back has her jail term reduced

Attacker waited for her victim to return home, then stabbed her in the back.

'Frightened the living daylights out of us': Elderly couple's close call on Brynderwyns detour

'A fraction later it may have been a head-on crash'. Truck nearly crashes into car.

Disused school bought on a whim for $125k goes to auction with low reserve

The former Towai School in Hikurangi closed its doors for the last time in 2004.

Northland's unused forestry waste could fuel major new industry

Almost all of Northland's manufacturing energy needs could come from forestry waste

Kaitāia man gets nuclear test medal after 67-year wait

The Far North's Russell Hockley finally gets his King Charles III Nuclear Medal.