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Swimmer dies at Kerikeri's Rainbow Falls
Police were called just after 2pm to Rainbow Falls but swimmer could not be revived.
One dead in crash that sparks 'significant' scrub fire
One dead another serious in the Omanaia crash.
Northland Muslim leader says hatred must not be allowed to win
Suhil Musa says the shootings are not reflective of the New Zealand he knows and loves.
Another $2m for Northland from Provincial Growth Fund
Another $2M for Northland from Provincial Growth Fund
Giant manta rays tagged off Northland in NZ first
A research team searched the waters between Bay of Islands and Doubtless Bay for rays.
Mum whose son was killed in police pursuit: 'Please stop'
A Northland mother has spoken about the horror of losing her son in a police pursuit.
Kaitaia man charged with murder of month-old baby appears in court
Kaitaia man in court charged with murder of four-week-old baby
Race against time to raise $100k for young dad's cancer treatment
Costly drug is Whitinga Harris' best chance of more time with his boys.
Audrey Young: Shane Jones saga 'worrying on so many levels'
COMMENT: Speaker Trevor Mallard should demand a correction and apology from Shane Jones.
SH11 at Lemons Hill, Bay of Islands, fully functional again
State Highway 1 at Lemons Hill, Bay of Islands, is fully functional again.
Paihia couple devastated as pampered trees poisoned
Couple returned from overseas to find holes drilled in dead and dying trees.
Sea Scouts named after Sir Peter Blake
Lady Pippa agrees to request after watching Scouts' video appeal to use husband's name
Viewpoint NZ: Bike lanes, solar schools and adaptive surfing
Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Test will come when new cattle rustling laws applied in court
Theft of livestock or any other animal, including beehives and farm dogs - jail 7 years
Heartless thief ruins Nico's proposal
Thieves took everything from tourists' car at Ahipara, including a surprise wedding ring.
Farmer loses appeal for rape and assaults
Titford was jailed for 24 years in 2013 after being found guilty of 39 charges.
Mānuka planting on tribal land providing jobs, direction
After years in jail, trainee says it's the first time all he's ever wanted is to work.
Worker thought he'd die when engulfed by steam
Juken NZ fined $365,000 and ordered to pay reparation of $60,000 to injured worker.
Homicide investigation: Four-week-old girl suffered brain injury
Police appeal for help in investigation into death of four-week-old girl in Kaitaia
Northland mouth artist's 6WD wheelchair 'non-disabling' for its users
The 6WD wheelchair enables users to go places others are not able to go.
Big Read: One night with the man who will change your kids' lives
Our schools face an overhaul - David Fisher finds out what passes for public consultation.
Oceania Marine trims its interiors operation
Oceania Marine has ''let go'' of its Hewlett St boat refit operation.
$8.2m from Provincial Growth Fund for projects in Kaitaia
Big winner is a waka centre Aurere at the southern end of Doubtless Bay.
Historic Stone Store papers returned after half a century
Stolen pages from Stone Store ledger returned to Kerikeri after more than 50 years.
Investigation continues into death of baby girl in Kaitaia
Investigation continues into death of baby girl in Kaitaia
Officials rubbish 'vaccination without consent' claim
Claim a child was vaccinated without consent has been investigated - and dismissed.