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The unlucky six: Stars who missed out on All Blacks jersey
Bob Graham was retained as Auckland captain over Wilson Whineray in 1963.
'Trying to survive': Woman alleges years of daily sexual violence by 'sadistic' ex
The man is defending physical and sexual violence allegations made by five exes.
'Every day I hear his music': Family mourn hip-hop artist as killer driver jailed
She had three chances to rectify her bad driving before the fatal crash occurred - Crown.
Mayor backs hapū in Bay of Islands marina battle
A hapū and many community members oppose the fast-tracking of Waipiro Bay Marina plans.
‘Wonderful’ initiative: Sailors gather ocean data in climate effort
Twenty-five sailors met in Ōpua on May 2 for the Pacific Rally.
Greg Foran defends exit from Air NZ top job amid aircraft problems
'There's other things that I'm keen to do.'
Northland weather alert: Heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms
MetService has issued an orange Heavy Rain Warning for Friday until 6pm.
Far North soldier-firefighter spends summer on frozen continent
Far North soldier Nathan Laurie is back from 24/7 sunshine and -30C in Antarctica.
Far North news briefs - Navigation bylaw, Battle of Te Kāhika honoured and art on show
News snippets from the Far North
Do your bit for Northland Rescue Chopper Appeal
After almost 1000 missions in Northland last year rescue helicopter appeal starts.
Record rainfall for parts of Northland in sodden April
Wet wet wet! April was one of Northland's wettest on record.
80-year-old kuia at coalface of Northland's meth crisis as iwi works on plan
Ngāpuhi leader Mane Tahere says we all need to join the fight against the meth crisis.
Far North flood prevention scheme proves its worth
Flood protection works saves Far North homes from further flooding
New Whangārei cafe offers support and services for rough sleepers
Whare Āwhina's community cafe is on Cameron St in the former police station.
'I felt trapped': Woman says partner raped her three weeks after childbirth
Four ex-partners have alleged they were raped and physically abused by the man.
'Slap in the face': Northland leaders condemn pay equity changes
Leaders say the Govt move is 'a step backwards' and will have a 'huge impact' on workers.
Former Northland nurse celebrates 100th with thanks from Health NZ
Eileen Davidson was just a teenager when she started nurse training at Whangārei Hospital.
'Incredibly fortunate': No injuries after car flies into house at high speed
Whangārei District Council said it has applied for funding to cover safety improvements.
'Important part of the Northland culture': Diver's legal fight against scallop ban
Michael Badham claims Whangārei Harbour can support sustainable harvesting.
Milked dry: Northland dairy goat farmers' 'beautiful dream' sours in bank battle
BNZ is pushing for a sale, potentially leaving them with no home for retirement.
Govt warned it'll be lumped with bigger bill than insurers if disaster strikes
Insurers pass Reserve Bank stress test, but it worries about the Government's finances.
'Consent is a great thing’: Whangārei festival promotes respect, autonomy
The Festival of Consent runs until Sunday with events including talks and a dance party.
Court orders removal of unauthorised structures in Bay of Islands
A company ignored requests to remove a pontoon and rubber fenders.
‘Something out of a horror movie': Parole board describes man's abduction and sexual assault of jogger
Haydn Christy was jailed in 2016 for 12 years with an 8-year minimum non-parole period.
Far North news briefs – water restrictions end, robbery arrests and tourism boost
News snippets from the Far North.
On The Up: Community support helps Whangārei teen with rare condition thrive
Carrie Kunicich has atypical Friedreich ataxia, which impacts her muscles and vision.
'Unfinished business': Kiwi MasterChef star returns to kitchen after 10-year hiatus
'There’s no time to jump in with the training wheels on and get used to it'