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Home build dream shattered after business hacked and woman launders couple’s $150k
Sophie Winchester-Krishan earned $5k for laundering the couple's scammed money.
'Favourable conditions': Avocado industry predicts export boom
The avocado industry predicts better times after two tough seasons.
'Didn't think I was going very fast': Uncle pleads guilty after toddler's fatal fall from ute
Aitua Puriri said he didn't believe he was driving very fast at the time his nephew fell.
Mt Eden prison murder-accused, victim both known to mental health services
The victim's father wants to know why the two men shared a cell.
Kiwi duo tackle world's longest paddling race in bear territory
The Whangārei pair will traverse 1000 miles (1609km) of rugged wilderness in a kayak.
'Absolute tragedy': 21yo drove drunk and crashed into tree, killing younger brother
'The consequences are with you for the rest of your life', a judge told Rameka Rewiti.
Family claims dogs shot, possibly used as bait in alleged fight
The family claims their dog Diesel was covered in bites and appeared traumatised.
The rise of Rosmini's 'Horse': Young star gallops to scoring benchmark
Braden Morley scored 30 points in Rosmini’s 40-7 win over Massey High.
Court backs sacking of Northland doctor who sent 'flirty texts' to junior
The sexual harassment investigation led to the doctor taking 10 months' stress leave.
‘Flying’ through the air: Grandfather's call for safer crossings after crash
Kara Shortland was seriously injured in Raumanga near the Ōtaika Shopping Centre in March.
'There's still a lot to do': Road safety concerns despite $47m upgrades
The road rebuild in Northland cost $47 million over nine months.
'Living in sheds, cars': Northland families struggle for basic needs
Beds are the biggest seller due to a shortage of quality beds in the region.
Māori All Blacks beaten by Scotland
Visitors bounce back after a flying start from the hosts in Whangārei.
Plenty for selectors to consider as Black Ferns win trial match
The Black Ferns won as the clash allowed World Cup selectors to look at other options.
‘I've done wrong:’ How jailed sex offender tried to fool drug test with chamomile tea
Now it's cost Haydn Christy his chance of being released on parole this month.
Love this City: The wind in Luxon’s hair, better housing and more dogs, roads and Matariki magic
Opinion: Goings on at Auckland Council and other highlights of the week.
On The Up: McKay leads Samoa's green transport with solar-powered electric catamarans
The five solar and battery-powered electric boats will be built in Whangārei and Samoa.
'Major concern': 200 children lack safe beds in Northland
Overcrowding, inadequate bedding, mouldy mattresses put kids at risk of serious illness.
Veteran fire investigator retires after 30 years and 973 cases
He began as a decorated radio host before shifting to fire safety and investigation.
Farmer's neglect: Emaciated stag was trapped in fence and thick mud, other deer were dead
Kaiwaka farmer Niven Lowrie admits to animal neglect, including 14 dead deer.
Consumer NZ calls for action on 'shrinkflation' amid rising concerns
Consumer NZ urges transparency from businesses regarding shrinkflation.
Local taxis unite for Māori All Blacks game to tackle rogue pricing
Local taxis and Semenoff Stadium will offer a new taxi stand on Okara Drive on Saturday.
'Ramp up the competition': Black Ferns face trial as World Cup hopes reach 11th hour
58 players are set to feature in a trial between the Black Ferns and Black Ferns XV.
'Forever 25, our hero': Murder victim was trying to protect his cousin
Schizophrenic 501 deportee must serve at least 10.5 years in prison.
'Long-term implications': Alarm over doubling of KiwiSaver withdrawals
Northlanders' KiwiSaver withdrawals for hardship rose 109% from 2022 to 2024.
Teen kicked out of Govt’s bootcamp pilot for alleged offending
There are now eight participants in the Government's controversial pilot.
Fears Northland Expressway at risk as report challenges $1.2b GDP boost
MP Grant McCallum fears the highway could be scrapped by a Labour-led government.