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Smokefree Rockquest Far North Regional Finals 2025 Highlights
Highlights from Far North's Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / Supplied
Kiwi duo tackle world's longest paddling race in bear territory
The Whangārei pair will traverse 1000 miles (1609km) of rugged wilderness in a kayak.
Consumer NZ calls for action on 'shrinkflation' amid rising concerns
Consumer NZ urges transparency from businesses regarding shrinkflation.
'Long-term implications': Alarm over doubling of KiwiSaver withdrawals
Northlanders' KiwiSaver withdrawals for hardship rose 109% from 2022 to 2024.
‘Heart and soul’: Miss NZ finalist champions mental health journey
Jade Clifford, 28, is both a nursing student and Miss NZ finalist.
Fears Northland Expressway at risk as report challenges $1.2b GDP boost
MP Grant McCallum fears the highway could be scrapped by a Labour-led government.
Northland firefighters face struggles with ageing fleet and delays
Firefighters worry their ageing engine may impact response times.
'Incredible': Northland retirees become world champs in new sport
The Warrens became the first over-70s Hyrox world champions at the competition in Chicago.
'It's security': Push for KiwiSaver access to aid young farmers
Federated Farmers launched a petition to change KiwiSaver rules urgently.
Active front brings strong winds, downpours to Northland
MetService has placed a severe thunderstorm watch on Northland until 11am.
Police officer to be charged after pursuit crash that killed teen
The family of Whangārei teen Angel Riley say their hunt for justice is just beginning.
'Absolutely unreal': Dive trip inspires young conservationists
The trip to one of the world's best dive spots rewarded the passion of nine Northlanders.
Rising concerns: Northland's alleged homicide rate surpasses 2024 total
As of May 1, Northland had the highest number of alleged homicides out of each district.
Northland’s council water shake-up: Big changes, bigger bills ahead?
About 130,000 water connections in Northland will be affected by new plans.
Far North couple lose home, pets in devastating fire
Owners Susie and Kevin Wheller have been left with nothing but the clothes on their back.
Government says Ngāpuhi negotiations cannot be open-ended: 'It can't be as long as forever'
While NZ First's bill pushes one settlement, the Treaty Minister says all options remain.
Koru stolen from community leader's grave back with whānau
The koru was taken from a grave sometime last week, leaving the family devastated.
'Sacrilege': Family anger over theft from Dargaville grave
The $2000 koru was sawn off Michael Mudford’s headstone.
'My heart goes out': Cafe feeds homeless with pay it forward meals
Each week on Koha Monday the cafe offers free meals, funded by a 'pay it forward' system.
Middle-aged thieves stealing kilos of lollies from family-run store
Store manager Jayden Aben says regular customers are targeting the family-run business.
'So thankful': Mum overwhelmed by community support in cancer fight
Misty Paniora, 26, was given just a few months to live after cancer spread to her brain.
Not-guilty plea: Murder accused remanded over Catalya's death
The accused, Drummond Leaf, pleaded not-guilty to murder and assault.
Kaipara’s ‘Trump of the North’ Jepson exits mayoral race, endorses deputy
Craig Jepson won't seek a second term as Kaipara Mayor in October.
73-year-old man charged with Northland murder
Police said the 73-year-old would appear at Kaikohe District Court via video link today.
Snow-like sighting creates a flurry as temperatures plummet
A bitterly cold front moving north delivered temperatures of less than 4C.