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Royal Visit: Where to spot Charles and Camilla
Royals' first visit to birthplace of nation in 25 years gets under way tomorrow.

All ears on Prince Charles' speech at Waitangi
Māori hoping future king will build on earlier 'expression of regret'.

Nearly $800,000 of government funding comes to Northland
Kiwi protection in the Waipoua Forest receive the largest DoC funding grant.

Hawaiian carvers pay respects to 'Papa Hek'
Team of four in NZ to carve a traditional Hawaiian fishing canoe.

Attack on mum and baby concerning
A former cop has appealed to the community after witnessing a domestic violence incident.

Rawene Playcentre reopens after lengthy closure
The centre was closed in 2017 after the building was deemed unsafe

'Honoured' Carter vows it's his last term
Initial results show John Carter on 5018 votes with former deputy Tania McInnes on 3223.

Ka-pow! Thump! Bam! Kerikeri learns stage combat from a Hollywood stunt double
Dayna Grant gives Kerikeri's future stars a lesson in stunt fighting.

Latest Waitangi dumping cleaned up within days
Employer takes responsibility, cleans up mess at dumping hot spot.

Campaigner wins first round against controversial spray
EPA to re-assess use of Hi-Cane spray, a move which could lead to a ban.

Kaitaia and Kaikohe are the places to invest in rental properties
Latest figures show Kaitaia and Kaikohe are the best places to invest in rental properties

Far North District Council defends dog pound secrecy
Original plans for new pounds at Ngāwhā and Kaitaia shelved after budget blowout.

Four of Northland's five MPs vote for Abortion Bill
Five of Northland's six MPs voted in favour of the Abortion Legislation Bill.

Northland groups get $1.5m of grants from Foundation North
Northland groups get $1.5m of grants from Foundation North.

Flood of would-be mayors, drought of councillors
In the Far North it seems everyone wants to be mayor but no one wants to be a councillor.

Russell campground top predator-free spot
Holiday park home to more than 50 native bird species including kiwi and weka.

Bay News: Love story sparks botanical photo journey
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Feijoa growers devastated by 'double whammy'
Some growers are losing 95 per cent of their crop and may have to quit their orchards.

Bay Of Islands' Upsurge Festival a huge success
In the final act of the Bay of Islands' Upsurge Festival, Nadia Reid was superb.

In Lisa's footsteps: Parents retrace daughter's journey
Before Lisa Clark died aged 40, she told her dad: 'I don't want to be forgotten'.

Fruit growing family win big at Northland farm awards
Whangārei family win Northland Ballance Farm Environment Award winners

Sentencing of men who attacked Kerikeri 82-year-old deferred again
Victim was beaten by 17yo hitchhikers who dumped him by the roadside and stole his car.

Police roll out Operation Whakahaumanu after Christchurch attacks
Police officers advising on security and checking over lock-down procedures.

Weight loss app created by 'accidental entrepreneurs'
'We rolled out the butchers' paper, that teachers use, on the deck and started drawing'

Backpacker's 'amazing' car stolen from Paihia hostel, torched
Traveller, 19, heartened by community's offers of help.

Day of fires keeps North's emergency services busy
A day of fires Northland saw three houses gutted, as well as a garage and a bakery fire.

Northland Muslim leader says hatred must not be allowed to win
Suhil Musa says the shootings are not reflective of the New Zealand he knows and loves.

Power outage brings First World problems
A power outage leaves our columnist held hostage by an automatic garage door.

Floss the dog confirms life after death
I'm writing from what we dogs call 'the other side'.