News in brief: SH1 reopens in Cape Rēinga; Lucky Lotto player in Kaipara wins $18k
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Karakia rings out at Kaipara District Council meeting despite earlier ban
The push to have karakia reintroduced to council meetings continues.
Gwen Lawson on bowls - Champion of Champion Pairs and Singles winners
Winners found in Northland Bowls' Champion of Champion Pairs and Singles
'Something desperately wrong': Milky flesh suggests snapper may be starving
'My gut feeling... they’re not healthy, there’s something desperately wrong.'
'It's a buzz': Pork Pie charity run retraces classic movie route
Event raised more than $340k for KidsCan even before the first car left Paihia.
Decision pending on councillor Jayne Golightly's alleged code of conduct breach
The outcome of the hearing is expected to be released on Friday.
Whangārei Mayor says council's Oruku due diligence on track
Council needs further information on financials and more before funding can be set.
Park laments having to put down NZ's only black leopard
'This was an incredibly difficult decision but the best for Manni.'
Watch: 'Fireball' meteor blazes spectacular trail over Auckland night sky
Dashcam footage caught the dramatic moment the cosmic rock sped overhead.
Festival celebrating all things Ngāti Hine returns to Moerewa this weekend
Event brings three days of kapa kapa, kai, music and debate to Otiria Marae.
Seven helicopters fighting a huge Cape Rēinga wildfire; part of SH1 closed
Almost 400ha blaze threatens areas of huge cultural and ecological significance.
'Heartbreaking': Far North family loses everything in house fire
‘I’m not a person that takes help, I’m normally the one that gives it.’
Bay News: Historic police house for sale, theatre classes for kids, and Hokianga’s heavenly exhibition
Latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre.
Whangārei District Council won’t remove couple occupying Onerahi land
The couple set up a makeshift home after they had to leave their emergency housing.
Iconic artist Selwyn Muru's life's work showcased in prestigious art centre
The Te Hāpua-born artist is known as one of the most original Māori thinkers of all time.
'It’s a massive problem': The barriers to timely endometriosis diagnosis
Research showed on average it took five GP visits over eight years to receive a diagnosis.
News in brief: Tsunami siren testing upcoming; prisoner climbs on roof
The latest news bites from around the region.
Nicotine lozenges may have spurred prisoner's roof-climbing antics
Corrections to launch full review of incident at Ngawha Prison.
House razed despite firefighters' best efforts
Four fire trucks from the Far North attended the scene on Wednesday afternoon.
Woman had sawn-off shotgun to shoot partner in foot
Judge tells couple violence in their relationship 'needs to be a thing of the past'.
Open roads: Brynderwyns given the green light; Mangamuka timeline to be revealed
Easter travellers will be able to travel with greater ease over the Brynderwyn Hills.
Lucky 13: Serial Northland drunk driver avoids prison
The man was driving drunk on a zero-alcohol licence at the time of arrest.
Campground evacuated, 10 choppers at work as blaze closes SH1 near Cape Rēinga
The blaze has spread over 390ha between Te Werahi Beach and SH1.
Iwi urges people to stay off roads as Cape Rēinga blaze still burns
Multiple fire crews have been called to the remote scrub fire at Cape Rēinga.
'A tough road to navigate': A painful personal journey of endometriosis
Endometriosis has been described by some as a condition sometimes considered "invisible."
‘So blessed’: Families move into new homes after living in cars, emergency housing
Five-home complex on Rankin St first new social housing built in Kaikohe in decades.
Man who punched cop and spat in his face avoids conviction
The officer felt no ill will towards the man who assaulted him.
Kāinga Ora explains new housing development at public consultations
Calls for the public to be positive about social housing development in Whangārei.
News in brief: Bus rolls in Kamo; firefighters battle Cape Reinga blaze
The latest news bites from around the region.
Whangārei Marina to follow up with yachties interested in new berths
Auckland Boat Show just the lure needed to attract boaties up north.
Man uses leaf blower to unlock car and drive drunk
The 'self-confessed alcoholic' is seeking to enter rehabilitation.
Bus lands on its side, injuring one person
The bus appears to be blocking both lanes.
Neighbour with garden hose, fishing firefighters credited with saving home
Firefighters were just down the road at a fishing comp when the fire broke out.
Kevin Page: Not the foggiest
Kevin Page has no clue what's going on when a peasouper descends.