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Waitangi concert promises bright future for te reo Māori music
A rousing kapa haka performance was the perfect way to end the night.
Leigh Hart: A laugh over beer and chips
Comedian Leigh Hart talks through his journey to becoming a beer and chips magnate.
Teens risk own lives to save child in surf at remote Kiripaka beach
A teenage boy left in a serious condition after his rescue efforts was flown to hospital.
Witnesses wanted to fight ahead of Ōpua homicide
Northland police want witnesses to a second altercation before a man was killed
Ruapekapeka remembrance heals rifts of 175 years ago
'It's brought us closer together,' commemoration organiser says.
Photos: Hapū mark 175 years since battle of Ruapekapeka Pā
Battle of Te Ruapekapeka was one of the most significant conflicts in New Zealand history.
Police seek mystery witness as murder inquiry continues
CCTV shows a woman witnessed the Kawakawa altercation that preceded a killing in Ōpua.
Our $1b love affair: The cost of playing golf at NZ's most lavish courses
Wealthy Kiwis are forking out thousands of dollars to join exclusive golf clubs.
First home buyers looking at less desirable suburbs
Raumanga and Ruawai leading percentage rise in house prices in Northland.
Central Whangārei cordoned off after suspected gas leak
Emergency services called to suspected gas leak in central Whangārei
Five families left homeless by fire in one month
Firefighters say the blazes are a reminder that every home needs working smoke alarms.
Locals with garden hoses join firefighters in battling blaze
Thirty firefighters and two choppers battled blaze in 1.5ha of scrub and pine forest.
The top five luxury golf courses for a summer round
Check out our pick of New Zealand's fairways to heaven.
Six-year-old boy killed in New Year's Day crash named by police
The little boy who died in a crash on January 1 was Myka Tuala of Wellington
Patu Sigley is Ministry of Health's Volunteer of the Year
The award recognises her outstanding achievements within the community over 50 years.
The humble Kiwi bach: The best places to buy
It's harder in a hot market to find an affordable bach - but it can be done, agents say.
Child killed in Whangārei crash, SH1 reopens
One dead and five injured in head on crash at Whangārei.
Ticketing scam: Woman sentenced, refuses to name ringleader
Woman sentenced for her vital role in the scheme, despite refusing to name ringleader.
Fire destroys luxury boat in minutes in the Bay of Islands
An intense inferno melted a luxury launch into the sea at the Bay of Islands.
Fish smoker caused fire that destroyed house before Christmas
A Moerewa couple have lost "everything" in a fire that destroyed part of their house.
'It's too risky': Fires banned in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve
Total fire ban is in place in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve
High Court reduces sentence of five years for aggravated robbery
Whangārei District Court didn't give enough discount for robber's guilty plea.
September police shooting: man who tried to take officers lives sentenced
September police shooting: man who tried to take officers lives sentenced
Toxic cocktail of speed and too many vehicles threatening lives on Northland beach
Fears that it will only be a matter of time before another person is killed.
Turbulent childhood no barrier for Whangārei scholar
Skyla Anderson-Wynn will study law as well as arts and commerce at university next year.
'I can't spend my salary': Briscoes boss on money, business and why Kiwis love a sale
Briscoes' guru Rod Duke reveals why he likes making millions more than spending it.
Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger
Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.
'Wandering with Ancestors' road tour relaunched
Visitors to Northland and locals can do a renewed self-drive tour of interesting sites.
Continued name suppression declined by court
Alleged cop shooter in Northland deny charges and elect trial by jury.
Man accused of shooting at police named, pleads not guilty
Man who allegedly shot at Northland police remanded in custody.
Restricted fire season imposed across Northland
From today anybody wanting to light a fire outside in Northland may need a permit
Four Northland players named in the Blues' squad
Jone Macilai returns to Super Rugby after stints with the Crusaders and in Japan.