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Northland club rugby: Bone-crunching tackles in Hora Hora v Sharks Prems clash

Hora Hora hand the Sharks their first defeat in Premier rugby.

Lions club fundraisers benefit Northland charities

Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis and St John get help from Whangārei Lions Club.

Woman who stabbed man in self-defence sentenced

The Northland woman picked up a knife after being concerned for her safety.

Heavy winds rip off roof of NZ's oldest operating restaurant

Roof off, boat sinking, but worst of storm passes Northland.

'Plain wrong': Health Minister accuses Shane Reti of misleading on nurse exodus

Ayesha Verrall said Reti had deliberately ignored caveats in the numbers he had used.

Medals galore for Whangārei karate boys in Sydney

Three Northland boys have warded off a stiff challenge from bigger karate opponents.

Live: Auckland, Northland, Coromandel brace for month's rain in two days

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says he has a close eye on sub-tropical storm.

Horror ferry crash: Skipper suffered broken neck; family say he’s buoyed by kind support

Bill Elliott, 77, remains in hospital after the collision.

Petrolhead heaven as Cruz'n the Bayz rolls in to Kerikeri

More than 170 classic cars, hot rods and motorbikes took part in Cruz’n the Bayz car show on Kerikeri’s main street on Saturday. The three-day rock ’n roll-themed event also called in to Kaikohe, Kawakawa, Moerewa, Ōpua, Paihia, Whangaroa, Kāeo and Russell, and will wrap up with a whānau fun day from noon on Sunday at the Waitangi Sports Fields.

Kaitāia men who tackled jewellery store robber rewarded

Two men who tackled a Kaitāia robber have been rewarded by the victims.

Wayne Brown requests Civil Defence briefing as tropical storm closes in on north

The rain will start falling pre-dawn Sunday across Auckland marking days of wet weather.

'Are you a real mermaid?': Competitive swimmer floats art of mermaiding

Caitlin Ahlers is used to youngsters asking her if she's a real mermaid.

Northland’s weekend is set to feature heavy rain and strong winds

Something for the weekend - Northland under heavy rain, strong wind watches

The human error behind Kaitāia College's raw chicken explained

Greater detail about the raw chicken saga has been brought to light.

Controversy over rescue helicopter home base aired at first meeting

Residents are disappointed the suburb will continue to play host to the chopper base.

Vote for Northland Pet of the Year

Vote here for Northland Pet of the Year.

Why are Whangārei petrol prices higher than rest of the country?

Motorists and mayor angry at Whangārei's high petrol prices.

News briefs from Northand: SH1 to fully reopen over Brynderwyns, Clendons honoured and young farmer comp

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