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Rewi Spraggon explains Puanga, Matariki’s older brother

Iwi on the West Coast celebrate Puanga.

High schoolers chase off man forcibly kissing women at a busy bus terminal

The registered child sex offender has now been sent back to prison.

News in brief: Three new orthopaedic surgeons for Northland

The latest news bites from around the region.

'Reach new heights': Māori tradies share their journeys from challenges to triumph

A new campaign has been launched to highlight the achievements of Māori in the trades.

Shayni in the Sky, film about journey of love and loss set to debut in NZ

Shayni in the Sky tells the tale of Shayni Couch and her late skydiving husband, Micah.

Speeding driver led police on high-risk pursuit, caused crash then drove off

Two weeks earlier Lovepreet Gill had been recorded driving at 140km/h in an 80km/h zone.

'Sobering' downturn: Bay of Islands cruise bookings nearly halve

Only 47 cruise ships are scheduled for the Bay of Islands next season.

Environment Court approves 115-lot rural subdivision near Kerikeri

Neil Construction's development covers 68 hectares of Kerikeri's rural fringe land

Bay News: Five-year journey to chronicle maritime history; fishing comp a success

The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

'A lot of tears': Concerns over changes to post-mortem examinations

Health NZ plans for autopsies to remain in Whangārei, with a two-year contract extension.

'You and cars are a bad mix': Man who hit oncoming motorist high on dangerous levels of meth

Driver: 'I had a heavy addiction and that was a huge part of what happened. I apologise.'

Koru stolen from community leader's grave back with whānau

The koru was taken from a grave sometime last week, leaving the family devastated.

'Too late': Principals critique vaping ban amid school challenges

Vape suppliers breaching the ban face a fine of up to $400,000.

Northland's six-month weather rollercoaster: Cyclones, droughts, floods

Cyclone Tam left 24,000 Northland homes without power on April 17.

'Posed little to no risk': Sand mining company defends operations

The sandspit has lost 420,000 tonnes of sand in six years.

Hot rod round-up to feature nine-year passion project for charity

Wade Nisbet said the event was an opportunity to share his passion with the community.

Horse dies after collision with vehicle on SH12

The horse did not survive Sunday night's collision near Kaikohe.

Matariki-themed film by Māori director set to premiere in Northland

The film 'Kōkā' is set against the backdrop of Matariki in Northland.