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Big cat park plans open day six months after closing

More open days are planned for the park which has been closed since March.

Bad driving: Where Northlanders are failing when it comes to the road code

A driving instructor feels most Northlanders are out of touch with the road rules.

Three police cars rammed, officer injured in dramatic chase across Whangārei

Police have said it was 'incredibly lucky' no one was hurt in the chase.

Awanui could be next far North town to take out a Keep New Zealand Beautiful award

Locals think the nomination is more than justified.

'Can’t afford a basic plot': Families make tough decisions as funeral grant falls short

"More people are in the position where they can’t afford a basic plot at the cemetery."

Riding for the Disabled is mahi that gives “great reward”

Lessons are the "best day of the week" for attendees and whānau.

From a coal mining building to a flourishing school: Kawakawa Primary turns 150

A wide variety of fun festivities will take place this Friday and Saturday.

'Just had the fright of his life': Missing boatie sparks late night rescue

The boatie was cold and extremely shaken when rescuers found him on Limestone Island.

Hopes high for peanut trials after weather wiped out crops

The trials yielded promising results in its first year.

'Pretty mind blowing' - Chop Shop rebuilt three months after fire destroyed business

A devastating fire destroyed a family's livelihood - until the community stepped up.

Magpies clipped in Far North, Tui hit by Canterbury blitz

Life on the road hasn't been so great for Hawke's Bay rugby in the last two weekends.

Rugby: Taniwha roll Magpies in NPC clash

The team ran away with the win with a final score of 44-21 on Friday night.

Woman's 'heartwarming' encounter with whale a sign from the other side, she says

It was the seven-year anniversary since the woman's marine engineer father died.

'You thought you could hoodwink a jury': Man jailed for $24m cannabis operation

The man claimed they were growing blueberries and he had no idea.

Food is love: Far North restaurant owner shares tips on enjoying authentic Italian food

Sovrano Estate's new lease on life following problems with liquor licence.

Pouto farmers sink teeth into reviving dentistry in Dargaville

The Pouto Peninsula couple want to give back by providing the much-needed health service

Concerns raised about school's board after staff exodus

Ngunguru School Board of Trustees says that "change is a part of growth".

Dads know best: Senior fathers give their greatest advice for parenthood

A dose of classic dad humour was not amiss in the advice from these fathers.