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New Port Nikau pier could boost marine sector and community, mayor says

The latest pier at the marina is due to be completed later this month.

Still-burning wetland fire forces residents to evacuate their homes

One mum says she and her children could barely breathe as they fled their home.

Why the Kaipara Mayor dressed in an English Victorian costume on Waitangi Day

The mayor says the costumes were well received by many - Māori included.

'They’re there to learn': Hopes cellphone ban will be a positive change

Schools are figuring out how to enforce the policy, which is compulsory by term 2.

Overseas company spends $25m on 1800ha of Northland farmland for forestry

'We really need to be looking at what is the long-term forestry future.'

'Two, four, six, eight, this government is out the gate': 1000 people take part in hīkoi to defend te Tiriti o Waitangi

The march left Cape Reinga at dawn on February 2.

Tensions flatline at Waitangi Day ceremony - unless you are David Seymour

The Act leader was booed by the crowd at the dawn ceremony.

History-making Māori land marches woven into defence at Harawira child sex-abuse trial

The complainant acknowledged disliking the defendant's high-profile activist family.

Dotterel chicks ready to fly from Northland beach

Threatened dotterel chicks on Northland beach ready to fly.

'Fight for justice': BNZ told to reimburse scam victims nearly $300k after missing ‘red flags’

The Banking Ombudsman found BNZ had missed crucial warning signs of a known scam.

'They’re building a ghetto': Residents unite in opposition to Kāinga Ora's plans

A meeting of 80 residents has agreed the proposed development is too intense.

What's on this Waitangi weekend

Plenty is on offer to cater for people with all interests this weekend.

Far North Mayor hosts first-time Waitangi local government sector presence

'It’s taken a lot of work to get as far as this.'

'I was s*** scared': Court hears police interview with woman telling of childhood sex abuse

The defendant belongs to one of NZ's most prominent families of Māori rights activists.

'I'm effectively cured': Gene-editing trial proves promising for treating rare disorder

Judy Knox no longer takes drugs for her potentially fatal disorder, hereditary angioedema.

Rugby league fundraiser for youth attracts major sporting talent

Among the star-studded line up are Kiwi players Ruben Wiki, Duane Mann, and Jerry Suesue.

Northland's median weekly rent revealed

Whangārei had the highest median weekly rental price in Northland according to Trade Me

Former Blues rugby player mourns loss of two family members and dog in crash

Their car smashed into a tree, bursting into flames.