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'Festive spirit may be dampened': Thunderstorms, tornadoes possible in grim leadup to Xmas

Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and elevated humidity levels are tipped for the next week.

'It's all about giving back': Whānau restaurant to host free Christmas lunches

Mangōnui restaurant to offer free Christmas lunches for Northland's needy and lonely.

Zespri fires up expanded offshore growing plans

Overseas growers are lining up to produce SunGold for Zespri.

Man found dead on Northland beach

The victim was found by a member of the public about 2.30pm.

Warning after Irishman electrocuted in ‘freak accident’ on NZ farm

'He was such a nice chap. He had a word for everybody.'

Two flown to hospital after water rescue off Coromandel coast

Two helicopters were sent to the incident near Ōnemana Beach.

Iconic Christmas display's final year before auction for charity

The popular display will be auctioned as a Mount Surf Club fundraiser.

Dame Lisa Carrington among finalists for Halberg Awards

Thirty-three finalists were announced for the 62nd ISPS HANDA Halberg Awards.

Watch: Armed robbers threaten bystanders, flee Taupō jewellers in car after aggravated robbery

A member of the public appears to try and slash the car's tyres to prevent escape.

Lydia Edwards sentenced to community work for aiding migrant visa breaches

Lydia Noi Edwards was sentenced to 90 hours' community work and her company fined $15,600.

Saying goodbye to the Hauraki-Coromandel Post

Al Williams is forced to bid the paper farewell after only 9 months on the job.

Court rejects challenge to Kaipara's ditching of Māori ward

The district council's Māori ward will disappear for the local elections next year.

Why this forestry project is a 'win-win for animals and farmers'

Silvopastoral systems are a form of agroforestry involving livestock grazing on pasture.

New Woolworths supermarket planned for Flaxmere, resource consent filed

Flaxmere is set for a new Woolworths, creating jobs and boosting local commerce.

Arson charge laid over boarding house fire

A man has been arrested and faces an arson charge after a Gisborne boarding house fire.

'Significant' gang bust: 300g of meth, $50,000 and firearms seized

Thirteen people are now appearing before the court on a range of charges.

New see-saw transforms play for Whangārei children with disabilities

The see-saw can be used by all and is part of a new playground in Raumanga.

Concern over $18M Foodeast centre in Hastings opening without a test kitchen

A test kitchen was scratched from the design over cost.