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Comets, meteors and supermoons: A star-gazer’s guide to 2024

There's plenty on the calendar to keep stargazers and space enthusiasts happy this year.

'It's changed me': Photographer Rachel Jordan opens up on life after chopper crash

Rachel Jordan says she's not the same person anymore in the wake of the devastating crash.

News in brief: Police name man who drowned at Ruakākā Beach; scholarship applications open

The latest news bites from around the region.

'Maybe they’ve made their point': Far North fishing competition biggest yet, organisers say

Far North hapū blocked beach access to a popular fishing comp. So how did it all unfold?

Steady and consistent rain: Rain expected for Northland Sunday afternoon but otherwise fine

This weather update reveals whether to reach for the sunscreen or umbrella in Northland.

Former WWII pilot celebrates 100th birthday: 'It’s just a big adventure'

Whangārei resident Ross Maclaren turns 100 on Monday.

Northland MP ‘condemns’ Taipā boat ramp protest ahead of fishing competition

Grant McCallum has called a local iwi's blockade of the boat ramp 'illegal actions'.

Taking it day by day: Ultra-marathon runner aims for world record

Want to run an ultra-marathon a day? Shannon-Leigh Litt explains how it's done.

Northland passengers refusing to fly Air NZ after cancellations

Northlanders say Air New Zealand's Whangārei and Kerikeri flights are too unreliable.

Whangārei District Council given $3m for flood relief in problematic suburb

$4m is to go towards four flood resilience projects in Whangārei, Ruawai and Kaipara.

Protesters block access as talks fall through over Far North fishing comp

The contest protesters have received strict scrutiny from tangata whenua hapū Matakairiri.

'Much-loved by all': Father named as roadworker killed on the job

Gabriel Fa'amausili is being remembered as a man who cared deeply for his family.

The woman putting Whangārei cafes on the map one sip at a time

Ever wondered who Sip is? Meet the dental hygienist behind the popular cafe reviews.

New Kāeo Bridge set to open

A long-awaited two-lane bridge will open in the Far North next week.

Four men charged after 'violent' home invasion, car spiked twice in 100km police chase

Neighbour woke up to sounds of ‘shouting and fighting’.

Cost of Cyclone Gabrielle recovery in Northland hits $1bn mark

Rebuilding after Cyclone Gabrielle last year is the biggest recovery Northland has faced.

Fundraiser for mother's last-chance cancer drug hits important milestone

Cherie Coker is grateful for the opportunity to spend more time with her kids.

Fire investigator says Matauri Bay house fire deliberately lit

Someone reportedly broke into the lounge and started the fire.