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'I'm going to hurt your baby!': Pregnant woman attacked by vengeful ex
Members of the public had to intervene to stop the brutal assault.
2023 PASIFIKA FESTIVAL
THE 2023 PASIFIKA FESTIVAL WAS HELD AT KAITAIA'S A&P SHOWGROUNDS AT THE WEEKEND.
Sparkie blames stress for mistake that resulted in person getting electric shock
'I'm a better sparkie for having gone through this. I've slowed down.'
Shops evacuated after gas leak alert
Emergency Services are responding to a gas leak at Otaika shops.
Former minister under fire for delay in Russell/Kororāreka name restoration decision
“What is says is that Māori are not important enough to make a decision about this."
'Pressure is going to be great': Far North aged care facilities find solution to growing skills shortage
Far North aged care facilities find solution to recruit staff in a region of high demand.
65yo motorcyclist killed in crash on State Highway 1 over the weekend
Police investigations say the cause of the crash was not like most involving motorbikes.
Person injured in Kaikohe house fire started by dryer
A man received minor injuries while escaping the fire at his home.
'Strong, productive, unified': Luxon sworn in as PM
The new coalition Government will be sworn into office today.
Serious Crash Unit investigating fatal accident near Te Kamō
The serious accident occurred on Saturday afternoon and closed State Highway 1.
A weekend of sun, fun and flames lights up Whangārei
Sunny weather created the perfect backdrop for some colourful events this weekend.
Electricity from huge Kaitāia solar farm now powering the country
It is New Zealand's largest solar farm.
No timetable yet for Brynderwyns highway closure
The announcement has been delayed amid an outcry from Northland business groups.
Carolyn Hansen: Living the best life possible
The human body has always trended toward being lean and healthy.
Joe Bennett: We can leave our mark to fill the sudden blank death leaves
Opinion: An alumni magazine sparked within Joe Bennett a revelation about death.
'I feel so devastated': Mum loses everything in fire caused by home dryer
The mum passed emergency services but had no idea they were headed to her home.
Firefighters open up about their 25 years of service and receiving top honours
They were grateful for being recognised for the top honour.
Jonny Wilkinson: The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is to be lived, celebrated, and shared
Everyone is welcome to come along and take part.
Northland Regional Council power shift: Deputy chair facing chop
It comes after Tui Shortland resigned from her role as chairwoman.
‘Precious' kauri gum allegedly stolen from Waitangi returned, police say
Museum staff have been left appalled at what they say was a 'shameless' daytime theft.
The biggest concessions Luxon made to get three-party coalition over the line
A $1.2 billion fund, foreign buyer plans scrapped - what Luxon has to compromise on.
Innocent shoppers attacked as fight spills out of Far North supermarket
Police have labelled the assault an 'appalling act' that has no place in the community.
Food safety experts share tips for eating safely outdoors this summer
Food poisoning cases spike in summer - here are the top food hygiene safety tips.
The law changes looming from new Govt; Peters, Seymour to split Deputy PM
Unorthodox Deputy PM jobshare, 20 Cabinet roles include three each from NZ First, Act.
Places of worship targeted by threats; 70+ 'concerning emails' made
Police believe the threats are coming from the same source.
Signficant final report on Ngāpuhi treaty claims to be handed over at Waitangi
The report details findings of the Tribunal’s inquiry into Treaty breaches and more.
Packing a punch in motor vehicle history: A tour through time at Packard Motor Museum
The museum founder, Graeme Craw, spent 60 years collecting the exhibition items.
Ruawai's $18m drainage scheme would welcome climate pilot money
The pilot’s future looks uncertain.
'They were in shock': Car crashes into sushi restaurant
Police are investigating after a car ploughed through a Kerikeri restaurant shop front.
Māori Battalion taonga stolen from Waitangi museum in broad daylight
The kauri gum treasure, the size of a small netball, was taken around midday on Sunday.
'Concerning' email sent to schools and hospitals across New Zealand
Police are working to establish the origin of the emails.
Pōhutukawa tree believed to be 600 years old topples into sea
"It was a lot of noise, and she went magnificently. She just toppled."