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Northland

Person drowns at Whangārei Heads

Emergency services received calls saying a person was in trouble in the water at 9.35am.

Three rescue helicopters and five ambulances raced to the crash near Waipu.
Car Crash

'We need our community to step up': Road policing boss disappointed after horror day on roads

One person died in one crash while seven were rushed to hospital in another.
Around 500 workers will down tools to reopen the road for the Easter holiday period.
Transport

Gateway to the north reopening for Easter

The roughly 10km stretch over the Brynderwyn Hills has been closed for a month.

KidsCan said it has more than 200 schools and early childcare centres waiting for support - the longest waitlist since 2018.
Northland

'Whatever you earn, it's peanuts': Droves of working poor living in cars due to housing shortage

"It only takes one thing to go wrong - the car breaks down, or the washing machine or fridge. Then it's just a plummet into a huge hole."
Northlanders are being urged to save their emergency services from funding cuts by regional council.
Northland

'Call to action': Northlanders urged to save their emergency services from funding cuts by regional council

It's proposing to scrap its $1 million fund which helps organisations like the Northern Rescue Helicopter, St John Surf Lifesaving Northern, and Far North Radio.
A 36-year-old woman in Northland recorded a breath alcohol level of 2178 micrograms.
Northland

Northland woman records 'staggering' breath test, driving nine times over legal alcohol limit

The 36-year-old's had her licence suspended and is due to appear in court.
King tides sighted at Ruakaka beach (left) and the Kissing Points Boatsheds (right) in January 2023.
Northland

What you need to know about the super-high king tides hitting NZ

The Northland Regional Council wants help but urges people to "always consider your safety".

Related video: AM reporter Emma Olsen with the latest on police homicide investigation in Far North.
Crime

Third person arrested in Mangamuka stabbing murder investigation

A man died at the scene on Sunday.
The tree at 1 Wharo Way, Ahipara.
Northland

'Travesty': ACT says Kaitāia couple had property rights 'trampled on' after having to sell occupied land to council at a loss

"It reinforces the dangerous message… that a small, noisy group can illegally camp on someone else's land and be rewarded for it."
Watch: AM reporter Emma Olsen with the latest on police homicide investigation in Far North.
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Northland

'Tragic situation': Homicide probe launched after man stabbed to death in Far North

Police said a 50-year-old man has been arrested.

Watch: Student allegedly attacked with 'homemade taser' during school fight.
Northland

Student allegedly assaulted with 'homemade taser' during Northland school fight

The brawl broke out at Dargaville High School.
Watch: The Brynderwyn Hills are closing for another round of work - and it has businesses worried.
Transport

Busy section of SH1 closed, detours in place

The Brynderwyn Hills is closed for around 2 months.

The Brynderwyn Hills are closing for another round of work - and it has businesses worried.
Business

Brynderwyns closure a worry for some businesses

Repairs are set to cost $61 million, and the 10km stretch of highway will be shut for nine weeks.

Detective Senior Sergeant John Clayton said the alleged offending happened in the past month.
Crime

Police halt alleged vehicle and assault crime spree from 'prolific posse' 

In the past week, a series of arrests have been made targeting a group of associates.

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Northland

Police warn evacuations possible after suspected gas leak in Whangārei

Police were notified of the possible leak at around 9:50am Monday.
The single-vehicle collision happened on Wednesday night.
Northland

Person dies in Far North crash

The single-vehicle collision happened on Wednesday night.
Related video: Crews work into the night to extinguish a huge fire at a waste facility in Auckland's Ōnehunga last week.
Fires

Black smoke, large flames billow into sky amid building fire

FENZ said a single-story commercial building is on fire.

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Northland

Helicopters, trucks battle scrub fire in Far North

Two helicopters equipped with monsoon buckets are on their way to a large scrub fire near Doubtless Bay in the Far North.
Some members of Ngāti Kahu have vowed to stop competitors in a fishing competition from launching their boats.
Te Ao Maori

'Tangata whenua have authority': Protesters vow to continue blockade at Northland fishing competition

Some members of Ngāti Kahu have vowed to stop competitors in a fishing competition from launching their boats.
Related video: Fisheries Minister Shane Jones slams iwi members after threatening annual fishing competition.
Te Ao Maori

'Illegal actions': Northland MP 'condemns' boat ramp protest ahead of fishing competition

At least 30 members of Ngāti Kahu blocked the access road to a boat ramp in Taipā on Friday.