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Nalinee Giri's memory lives on in Kerikeri community pantry
'Nalinee's Pantry' remembers woman who gave food, clothes and toys to families in need.
Council's rego, WOF checks 'hit Māori, rural poor hardest'
Rural Māori already face extra barriers to becoming road-legal, driver advocate says.
Heartbreak as feral dogs slaughter stock in Far North
Farmer on guard day and night but attacks continue. More than 80 animals killed so far.
300 jobs on the line if Marsden Pt oil refinery closes
Shareholders to vote in August on whether to turn Marsden Pt into 'import terminal only'.
Whangārei residents rally to crime hui to find solutions
The crime hui attracted an impressive showing of locals keen to make their home safer.
Northlanders weave themselves into Whangārei Library Matariki celebrations
Northlanders united to learn the art of flax weaving as part of Matariki celebrations.
'What the hell?': The startling story of Buddha by the beach
While some locals are intrigued by the flash development, others say they're suffering.
Power firm, iwi to work together on solar farm expansion
Te Aupōuri land could double the size of the 12ha Pukenui solar farm.
Student allegedly threatens to stab classmate - and police were not called
A mum has spoken out after a knife threat in a classroom was dealt with by the school.
Person dies in single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā
Police and emergency services are called to a single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā.
Ardern: Large-scale projects 'came at expense of local roading'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on roading in Northland.
PM gets NZ's biggest solar farm under way
The first panel of the 16MW solar farm was bolted on by PM Jacinda Ardern today.
Three waters: Leaders fear Northland voice will be lost
"Our position stands, we have opted out".
Open at last: SH1 works restore Far North's link to rest of NZ
It's taken nearly a year, but SH1 through Mangamuka Gorge opens to motorists today.
Forget the polar blast: Lamb triplets herald spring on Ōpua farm
Gray Phillips says it's the first time in his 79 years one of his ewes has had triplets.
Lives 'may be lost' as Far North road funding fails to keep up with costs, Court says
Waka Kotahi says the $88m allocated is well up on the $73m from the previous three years.
Young driver, 150km/h speeds, and a faulty car a fatal combo that killed Northland teen
Kiwis are driving too fast on roads not designed for high speeds, a coroner says.
Shane Reti: Our bulging hospitals and primary care
A&E is the gateway to hospitals but there are long waiting times all over the country.
How repair cafes are helping communities save money and the planet
Reporter Jenny Ling talks to the Paihia Repair Cafe crew to learn what it's all about.
Shirley's two-year battle with council over broken footpath
Kamo Rd resident Shirley Casey faces difficulties using a walker on a cracked footpath.
Cupola day! What we all got wrong about Whangārei's new landmark
Spectators expected to flock as Hundertwasser building crowned.
Atrocious goat track: Motorist fumes over state of Northland state highway
Northland motorists are tired of forking out to fix car damage caused by state highways.
For the love of beer: Northland craft brewers reveal secret ingredients
Reporter Jenny Ling discovers what's behind the success of two Northland craft breweries.
Inside story: The convicted rapist who sold girl, 15, for sex
An interview with the woman who forced into the open a predator's abuse of a child.
Dial change: Coast-ing across Northland on one frequency
Frequency changes to Coast and The Hits frequencies across parts of Northland.
Return of New Zealand Tourism Awards welcomed
Former award winners look forward to return of the awards night this year.
Korean spiritual leader made to pay $1.24m for property purchase breaches
Judge accepted breaches were accidental and Lee's businesses had helped the Far North.
'I love you son': Families' grief as man charged with murder
The man killed in Saturday's homicide has been named as Haze Peihopa, 23, from Auckland.
'Butchered': Puppies shot by farmers, couple distraught
Each puppy would provide income of about $30,000 over two years from breeding.
Hikoi to Kaikohe: Huge protest over 'modern-day land grab'
An estimated 2000 people joined the hīkoi to the council offices in Kaikohe on Friday.
'You have sinned against Māori' - SNA hīkoi hits Kaikohe
'We got it wrong' - the admission that came as 2000 protesters descended on Kaikohe.
Misspelling 'Whatuwhiwhi' and the ugly viral video that followed
A viral video of a racial slur has led to an apology from the pub where it was filmed.
A guide to the big issue of Significant Natural Areas
What you need to know about Significant Natural Areas - a guide to the controversy.