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National
'It gave me a purpose': Retiree reveals why he poisoned 50 gum trees in heritage reserve
Saturday, 20 April 2024, 4:50PMThe Northland man who poisoned 50 gum trees near the historic Stone Store in Kerikeri believes he was working “for the good...
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National
'He did this brazenly': Residents want truck company fined for using banned detour route
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 1:02PMAuthorities are refusing to enforce laws put in place along a State Highway 1 detour route during the Brynderwyn Hills closure...
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National
They shouldn't have been there: Truck company under fire following crash on detour route
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 4:17PMPolice are considering whether charges will be laid after a rogue truck crashed on a banned Brynderwyns detour route in Mangawhai,...
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National
Truckie tries his luck on banned Brynderwyns detour route, road blocked for hours
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 1:52PMThe Brynderwyns detour route in Mangawhai, Northland, has reopened after a truck blocked the road when it got stuck on a...
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National
Logging truck crash blocks main Brynderwyns detour less than 24 hours after closure
Monday, 26 February 2024, 2:37PMLess than 24 hours after the Brynderwyns were closed, a logging-truck crash has blocked one of the main detour routes to...
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National
'We’ll get remarkably quiet': Businesses face tough decisions ahead of Brynderwyns closure
Wednesday, 31 January 2024, 1:15PMNorthland businesses will have to decide whether to pass extra transport costs associated with the upcoming Brynderwyns closure...
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National
Steady and consistent rain: Rain expected for Northland Sunday afternoon but otherwise fine
Sunday, 28 January 2024, 2:21PMNorthlanders, visitors, and holidaymakers making the most of the anniversary weekend can expect a mix of weather over the...
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National
'We can't get them': Northland shops and markets struggle to source apples
Monday, 15 January 2024, 1:16PMNorthlanders struggling to find apples in supermarkets, local shops and markets can be reassured there isn’t an apple shortage,...
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National
Plants that feed your soul: Adding edible weeds and flowers can be beneficial to health and budget
Friday, 12 January 2024, 4:21PMFar North cookbook author, teacher and avid forager Anna Valentine has a world of edible plants and flowers right on her...
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National
Gyms braced for onslaught of new members as resolutions kick in
Wednesday, 10 January 2024, 4:35PMNorthland gyms and fitness centres are gearing up for an onslaught of new members who made New Year’s resolutions to better...
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National
Waitangi Treaty Grounds museums cleared following bomb threat
Wednesday, 3 January 2024, 1:07PMThe Waitangi Treaty Grounds museums in Northland have been evacuated and police have searched the premises following a bomb...
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National
'I got a glimpse of an eyeball': Couple delighted with rare find while fishing off rocks
Monday, 4 December 2023, 3:07PMNorthland house-sitters Alison and Graham Pickering were surprised at their discovery of a weird and wonderful sea creature...
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National
'They were in shock'- restaurant owner describes moment car crashes through shop front
Thursday, 23 November 2023, 3:29PMThe new owners of a Far North sushi restaurant say they are lucky their young family weren’t hurt when a car crashed through...
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National
Summer spike in bad dog behaviour sparks reminder about canine etiquette
Monday, 13 November 2023, 4:21PMFrom off-leash dogs causing havoc around others to people not picking up their pooches’ poo – Northland dog owners and visitors...
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National
'He had a real heart for people': Far North community mourns loss of Dr Tom Mulholland
Wednesday, 11 October 2023, 2:32PMWarning: This article may be distressing to some readers. If you need help, contact Lifeline on 0800 543 354 or text 4357...
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National
'Doesn't look the best': Northland heritage site marred by tree poisoning
Thursday, 10 August 2023, 2:28PMThe man responsible for poisoning 50 large gum trees near Kerikeri’s historic Stone Store in the Far North has been fined...
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National
Overtaking driver dies, father and son 'so lucky' to be alive after crash
Sunday, 30 July 2023, 1:35PMNorthland Regional Council deputy chairman Jack Craw is grateful his son-in-law and young grandson are alive following a...
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National
Lifetime consequences: Counting the cost of wandering stock on Northland roads and highways
Monday, 10 July 2023, 2:33PMWild cattle, the cost-of-living crisis and severe storms are believed to be behind the growing problem of wandering stock...
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National
'Our lives have been turned upside down': Wife speaks of ‘horrific’ impact of street attack
Wednesday, 5 July 2023, 11:42AMThe wife of street attack victim, Northlander Rob Ludlow, has spoken out about the “huge and horrific” impact the assault...
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National
A bittersweet reunion: Police executing search warrants find statues stolen from Kerikeri business
Tuesday, 27 June 2023, 3:02PMNorthland police have reunited a local business owner with their prized companions following the execution of a number of...
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Crime
Elderly woman killed in Kaikohe home invasion to be farewelled tomorrow
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 1:24PMThe Kaikohe community will tomorrow farewell “a beautiful lady” who was killed during a home invasion and pleas for the offender...
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National
It looked really scary: Huge waterspout spotted moving over Bream Bay in Northland
Monday, 5 June 2023, 3:05PMA Waipū resident managed to capture on camera a “huge waterspout” that moved slowly over Bream Bay in Northland during an...
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National
Fatal crash in Pukenui takes Northland's road toll to five in a week
Sunday, 4 June 2023, 1:58PMA fatal crash in Pukenui in the Far North at the weekend has added to Northland’s grim road toll this week. A person died...
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National
'Would they run out of Viagra?' Pharmac slammed for huge shortage of HRT
Monday, 15 May 2023, 8:22AMNorthland women going through menopause are starting to suffer from a raft of “horrible” symptoms caused by a major shortage...