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Australia's Gold Coast for the win
Charlotte Carter discovers the new age of the GC; great food, culture and accessibility.
Whangārei family combating fires together
The Vaile family take family bonding to the next level.
Whangarei Survivor still on the island
Survivor super fan Dylan Conrad is looking vulnerable so far in the show.
Angler reels in monster marlin
May the 4th was with Josh Roberts on Monday when he towed his prize catch to shore.
Warning signs possible after multiple great white sightings
DOC shark expert said he had heard of a "really large" great white in Henderson Bay.
Pokie spend on the rise in Northland
The number of pokies in Northland has gone down in the last year, but spend is up.
Pool fencing shock: 10 of 11 non-compliant
Council randomly audits pool fencing after concerns raised - with appalling results.
Auctioneer fed up hosing urine and vomit
Shop owner sick of cleaning up after drunks.
Globe-crossing bottle could break records
Bottle thrown into the sea in 2010 travelled 19,133km across the world.
Assaults on hospital staff on the rise
Assaults on hospital staff on the rise in Northland.
Results of meth action plan encouraging, future uncertain
National's Police spokesperson urging government to continue funding Meth Action Plan.
E.coli at beaches sparks warning
Testing last week indicated bacteria in a number of waterways across Northland.