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Hospitality community rallies around Quail Cafe owner as future uncertain

They're fundraising in a bid to "help the Quail fly again".

'Not stopping 'till we get you back my bro': Family's vow to find missing kayaker

The well-loved man failed to return home after going out for a kayak on Thursday night.

SH1 detour cleared, truck and trailers banned

Two trucks were earlier blocking the northbound lanes.

School principal 'very' concerned by copycats circulating 'stab for stab' fights online

School principals were alerted to the post on Wednesday.

Shane Reti: Region left isolated after storm shows we need four lanes

We need four lanes not sticks.

Pro basketball dream one step closer after signing with Australian team

Growing up, basketball was just for fun.

Extension of time for employees to make sexual harassment complaint being debated in Parliament

The human rights commission support the Act as it will give victims more time to complain

Cat and owner reunited after cyclone

The cat was checked by a vet and was “as healthy as anything”.

Sleeping man had no idea house was underwater: Surf lifeguards to the rescue

One team rescued a man who was asleep and had 'no idea' his home was underwater.

Northlanders counter cyclone chaos with acts of kindness

While the news has mostly been bad this week, a lot of a good has happened too.

Nature doesn't care about us: Experts advise against building by rivers, clifftops and coastlines

Experts say we shouldn't be building homes near rivers or coast.

Beaches will be unmanned as surf lifesaving clubs feel impact of cyclone

Many Northland beaches are currently unpatrolled by lifeguards due to the storm aftermath

'My wife was praying': Six people cling to fire engine in daring Northland rescue

After being rescued, Kaipara councillor Ash Nayyar jumped into action to help others.

Size does matter

It gets complicated because the recommended serving size for each food group varies.

Massive slips force indefinite closure of beloved Quarry Gardens and cafe

Enormous slips have placed the future of the gardens and cafe in the balance.

News in brief: Boaties urged to check vessels; council's plea to save water

The latest news bites from around the region.

Twenty Kaipara homes red-stickered after Cyclone Gabrielle's wrath

Most of the homes deemed unsafe were located in Dargaville, says Kaipara Mayor.

The long road ahead: Cyclone leaves Northland with 'huge' clean-up

Destroyed roads, power outages, communities cut off - the list of repairs is long.