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Underfed, emaciated: Dairy farmers failed to give cows enough food

One cow was so thin and unsteady on its feet that a vet recommended it be euthanised.

'Really promising': Is Northland the new home of peanuts?

A feasibility project dotted across sites in the North is encouraging.

When Hollywood comes to Whangārei - WBHS student stars alongside Guy Pearce

The Convert is said to be the highest-budget production from Aotearoa.

Māori Health Authority helped historical ‘underfunding’ for ‘benefit of all’, provider says

Health inequities for Māori are a huge issue for Northland.

Sunflowers, a maize maze and lawnmower racing on display at Northland Field Days

The country's second-largest field days drew crowds in the thousands.

High school's lockdown drill angers parent; specialist says more schools asking for them

More schools are employing advisers in the wake of the March 15 mosque attacks.

Irish singer bringing traditional folk music to Northland

Pauline Scanlon is returning to New Zealand for a two-show Northland tour.

Nationally significant sacred land at risk with 93-house development in Whangārei

Subdivision approval 'huge and grievous misunderstanding' of cultural values, hapū say.

People responsible for active shooter rumour at Whangārei Girls' High School identified by police

Police found no risk after investigating the potential incident this morning.

Kaitāia's Liz Olliver connecting people for Neighbours Aotearoa

Kaitāia woman building neighbourly connections for Neighbours Aotearoa

'Yeah, nah': Whangārei Lotto winners shell-shocked by $1m win

The couple won the 'life-changing' prize off a bonus ticket.

75yo Ironman Brian Barach gearing up for milestone event

The addiction continues for long-running Ironman Brian Barach despite highs and lows.

Retire or get help: Elderly farmer fined for neglect of cows that were euthanised

A neighbour reported a cow lying in the yard was "barely alive".

High school student reportedly assaulted with homemade taser

A parent has said the video reflects an ongoing fighting culture at the school.

Man in serious condition after crashing into Kerikeri clothing store

A car driven by a man in his 80s crashed into a shop window.

'I was ruined for anything else': NZ photographer reveals her inspiration for career

Humanitarian photographer Helen Manson brings her exhibition to Northland.

ReSport golfing fundraiser to tee off in the name of helping others

The carnival style day is about giving back to the community, organiser says.

Northland Sports Awards finalists named

Notable names such as Lani Daniels, Krystal Murray, and Blair Tuke are all in the mix.