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On The Up: Pita Tipene’s visionary leadership earns top Māori business award
Tipene now hopes to lead Ngāti Hine through settlement, enabling the iwi to thrive.

Whangārei Matariki festival organisers call for participants to boost event
Puanga is the star that guides Matariki to the New Year.

Vince Cocurullo: Honouring our heroes - a reflection on Anzac Day
OPINION: The annual Poppy Appeal is now in its 103rd year.

Cyclone Tam wreaks havoc: Narrow escape as redwood crushes shed
A teen had to run for his life in Kerikeri as a tree collapsed in the wild weather.

ReSport Trust marks two years with major fundraiser, new facility launch
ReSport Trust is celebrating two years with a fundraiser in Whangārei and new location.

Northland leaders urge ongoing caution as ex-tropical cyclone blasts region
About 24,000 Northlanders are currently without power.

On The Up - 'Truly humbling': NZ teacher's four decades of inspiration
At 62, he's taught the children and grandchildren of former students.

Road closures, power cuts, 12m swells: Cyclone Tam hammers Northland
About 13,000 without power as Cyclone Tam batters North.

Far North news briefs - water limits remain, disabled survey and accused in court
News snippets from the Far North.

News in brief: Whangārei apprentice wins builders challenge, heads to national final
The latest news bites from around the region.

Kodi Chamberlin wins Bay of Islands/Far North building apprentice comp
Kerikeri apprentice takes out Far North building challenge

Highway delays over holidays as roadworks continue
Delays on SH10 in Taipā as roadworks extended over holiday period

Power outages and flight disruptions for Northland during wild weather
At some points throughout Wednesday more than 1740 customers were without power.

John Williamson: The evolving meaning of 'smart casual', what is it exactly?
Turns out that it is almost anything you want it to be.

Power outages, 100km/h winds as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam approaches
The cyclone is expected to be downgraded to a storm as it tracks west of Cape Rēinga.

Police name man found dead in vehicle near Kawakawa service station
Police discovered McKenzie's body in a vehicle at Kawakawa on Sunday.

90m litres of groundwater allegedly illegally discharged into Far North wetland
Council and contractor charged with 90 million litre discharge into Far North wetland

Man appears in court on Kawakawa murder charge
Police say the man's body was found in a vehicle at a carpark in Kawakawa on Sunday.

Weather warning: Heavy rain, strong winds set to hit Northland
Heavy rain is expected from 3am Wednesday to 8pm Thursday in Northland.

Crime proceeds could fund drug addiction help, Mental Health Minister says
The Mental Health Minister says crime proceeds could help fund meth addiction services.