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Thunderstrorms, heavy rain forecast for Auckland Anniversary Weekend

Rain should start in upper North Island later Saturday evening, then set in for weekend.

Taking it day by day: Ultra-marathon runner aims for world record

Want to run an ultra-marathon a day? Shannon-Leigh Litt explains how it's done.

Northland passengers refusing to fly Air NZ after cancellations

Northlanders say Air New Zealand's Whangārei and Kerikeri flights are too unreliable.

Our Treasures: The journey of Whangārei's well-loved miniature trains

The trains have been chugging their way into the hearts of passengers young and old.

Fight for historic Ruapekapeka Pā battle grounds continues

More hapū management is part of the action plan for the next three years.

A few showers forecast for anniversary weekend unlikely to deter visitors

There are plenty of activities to do in the north rain or shine, leaders say.

Protesters block access as talks fall through over Far North fishing comp

The contest protesters have received strict scrutiny from tangata whenua hapū Matakairiri.

'Much-loved by all': Father named as roadworker killed on the job

Gabriel Fa'amausili is being remembered as a man who cared deeply for his family.

The woman putting Whangārei cafes on the map one sip at a time

Ever wondered who Sip is? Meet the dental hygienist behind the popular cafe reviews.

'A mighty totara has fallen': The life of Dr Warren Parker

The highly respected primary sector leader died last month, leaving a legacy behind.

Rescue Helicopter Service thanks Northlanders for generous donation

Northland Rescue Helicopter is said to have responded to over 28,000 callouts since 1988.

Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says fishing is his 'birthright' and offers support for fishing contest

Fisheries Minister wants police to ensure Far North fishing comp goes ahead.

Mother and son killed after car hits tree, bursts into flames

Despite best efforts, emergency services on site were unable to save the pair.

Two people dead after car hits tree, bursts into flames

Firefighters and police were called to the crash in Otaika around 1am.

Back to school: Can you guess the school with the highest predicted roll growth?

Northland's student population is sitting at 31,118.

'It is disgusting... sadistic': Drug dealer films himself throwing puppy off 20m cliff

Police found the video on Karena Panui’s phone after searching his house for drugs.

Iwi plan to stop popular Far North fishing competition, slamming it as 'disrespectful'

However, Ngāti Kahu's chair says the views shared are not an official statement from iwi.

Trapped by tide: Surf lifeguards rescue family clinging to rocks

A high tide and large swells trapped the family inside a cave during a beach outing.