Boat dented by whale in sea encounter
The couple on the boat were wondering what else could be coming their way.
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1769 to today: A history of Islam in New Zealand
First recorded Muslims in NZ date back to visit of French ship 250 years ago.
Unsolved: Elderly siblings murdered with revolver at isolated Northland spot
Elderly shooting victim said to have been a feared tohunga.
Sir Ta Hekenukumai Busby dies, aged 86
"He gave so much to the next generation, and in turn, they honoured him."
Analysis: How Kelvin Davis got $98m to fix our worst inmates
David Fisher watched Kelvin Davis at Ngawha prison and asks: How did he get $98m?
$100m plan to tackle toughest inmates
Corrections minister Kelvin Davis and his $100m plan to solve society's greatest threat.
Fighting the Demon: Helping meth addicts see the light
Amid the despair of New Zealand's methamphetamine crisis, is a shining light of hope.
Lucky ones: Why surviving cancer in NZ is a lottery
Emma Russell talks to researchers and patients about what needs to change.
Far North school celebrates a total rebuild
Far North school's total rebuild after suffering leaky buildings
Northland man charged with 2017 Hamilton arson
The 30-year-old has been charged with endangering life by intentionally lighting a fire.
SH1 one lane after fatal crash at Kaiwaka
A truck driver was killed when his rig went through road barrier and over a steep bank.
Fighting the demon: Inside NZ's failure to fix meth crisis
New Zealand is home to one of the most lucrative methamphetamine markets in the world.
Teen admits drink-driving causing death of Northland mum, toddler
Auckland teen admits drink driving causing death of Northland mum and daughter
Three arrested, guns seized in crackdown on feuding gangs
Three men arrested, two sawn-off guns seized in wake of Auckland gang shooting.
Trial of two accused over massive Ninety Mile Beach meth bust underway
Lengthy trial for remaining two charged with importing meth in Northland gets underway
$5.5 million Lotto and Powerball winner sold in Northland
$5.5 million Lotto and Powerball winner sold in Northland
Tourist couple seeks rescuers after tragedy off Paihia beach
Swedish visitors thanked everyone involved in rescue attempt - except one heroic couple.
Tourists hospitalised after attack in campervan
Man lost consciousness, suffered concussion, woman had broken nose.
Kaikohe family loses home in Anzac Day blaze
No one was home at the time because they were preparing for an Anzac Day dawn service.
Watch: Great white shark chews motor as family fish
Reece Samuels has been diving for 27 years but has never seen a shark so curious.
Woman rescued, drives home after water incident
Emergency services were initially told people had been seen "being swept off rocks".
Future youth leader among those attending youth camp
Young Northlanders join thousands at Youth Camp
Ceremony at dawn preceding rahui
Visitors to Matapouri should take note of a rahui on Mermaid Pools
MPs gather for blessing of new Kaeo Bridge site
Design work underway for new two-lane bridge but funding not yet allocated.
Whangārei man charged over home-made bomb and firearms stash in court
Whangārei man charged over home-made bomb and firearms stash in court
Murder most fowl: Mangonui family devastated over pet's death
Cheeka the chicken was a well-loved member of the Tatai family for three years.
Duck shooter without a gun and hunting licence convicted
Duck hunter without firearms and hunting licence sentenced to community detention.
Lucky escape for couple as speeding car slams into house
Couple thought house had been struck by an earthquake as ornaments tumbled off walls.
Seeka pumps $18m into fruit packing facility
New plant boosts Seeka's Kerikeri capacity from 1.4m to 4m trays of kiwifruit a year.
Six Northlanders face charges over Census
Alleged failure to fill out Census forms lands six Northlanders in court.
Rat trap thefts put island wildlife at risk
Rat traps were stolen from Motumaire and Motuarahi islands, just north of Paihia wharf.
A third of motorists not wearing seatbelts
Nine hundred tickets over four days, including 327 for not wearing seatbelts.