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Police search ends as missing Tikipunga teen located

Police are asking for the public's help regarding the search for the missing teen.

Lotto winner claims $44m prize with same lucky numbers on 10 lines

The lucky punter chose at the same numbers for all ten lines.

Far North Cook Islanders mark language week in Kaitāia

Homeland's culture and identity are celebrated in style.

Kawakawa, Moerewa and Ōtiria get multi-million dollar schemes to prevent devastating floods

The Kawakawa Deflection Bank and Ōtiria-Moerewa Spillway formally open to prevent floods.

Taniwha couldn’t break the hoodoo, but it wasn't a standard defeat

The visitors made a staggering 124 tackles by halftime compared with Canterbury’s 42.

New $38m Kerikeri aged care facility ‘asset to the community’

The new care home has been finished — what's it like inside?

Hard to get to, but Cape Brett Hut open for stays with stunning Bay of Islands views

The Cape Brett Hut in the Bay of Islands reopens for public bookings after major repairs.

Camellia enthusiasts put up an impressive floral show in Whangārei

Whangārei Camellia Show saw hundreds turn up to enjoy the floral experience.

Final week at courthouse for Whangārei JPs

Justices leave court for more peaceful surrounds.

News in brief: A closer look at Northland news

The latest news bites from around the region.

Dargaville residents "terrified and frustrated" by noisy burnouts

'Everyone including my wife and me is terrified.'

'It’s really tough for our whānau': Schools requesting charity aid as cost of living bites

Schools are doing their bit to help while families struggle to afford the basics.

Baby with broken bones and a brain bleed didn't get medical help for two weeks

His father has now been jailed for failing to seek medical care for the then 7-week-old.

Police working hard to uncover details behind death of Jo Sione-Lauaki

An investigation into the unexplained death of the Dargaville woman is continuing.

Homicide investigation launched after Northland death

A person has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Waimamaku.

Thunderstorms, hail, rain to hit Auckland, snow warnings for SI alpine passes

The rain will move down the country in bands, soaking most of the North Island.

'Thoughtless cost-cutting': 100 patients' care put in doubt by Health NZ plan

Doctor's Far North patients are gutted - more than one broke down in tears.

Mangawhai Surf Club signs agreement with council to fix major slip

Funds have been found and repair work could begin in October.