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Joe Bennett: Why the dishwasher has become the bane of my life
The device is advertised, of course, as labour-saving, but how much labour does it save?
News in brief: Three stores caught in liquor sting
The latest news bites from around the region.
Carolyn Hansen: The attitude of gratitude
Thankfulness, mindfulness and kindness are all related.
Up Imagery flies the flag for Young Enterprise Scheme success
Josh Burns started his photography and video business at just 16, now he employs four.
Bay of Islands outlets accused of selling alcohol to minors
Police say no one checked the ID of 17-year-olds.
Couple terrorised by gang neighbour pleased with more Kāinga Ora evictions
The homeowners had to tolerate the menacing behaviour for eight months.
Dean Candy and Oromāhue Trust named regional supreme winner in environment awards
Oromahoe Trust, managed by Dean Candy, wins 2024 regional farming award
'Forgive me': Man distracted by noise from his Hilux kills 85yo beside life partner
Rikki Gordon crossed the centreline, killing an elderly man who was in an oncoming car.
Family, sunshine and reading the paper secret to success for 103-year-old
Nellie Day celebrated her 103rd birthday with friends and four generations of family.
News in brief: Lotto luck; bridge roadworks happening
The latest news bites from around the region.
Truck driver on job for 13 hours without break when hit by train
The train was reportedly travelling three times over the limit when the crash occurred.
Lani Daniels Supreme Award winner at Northland Sports Awards
Northland's sporting stars recognised at Northland Sports Awards
New tool helps New Zealand's rarest bird reach record breeding season
The 3D-printed replica eggs help preserve the nests while the real eggs are incubated.
Kaitāia GP taking legal action against council over ‘huge loss’ on occupied land sale
Council defends buying occupied Far North section for reserve.
'Despicable legacy': Dad drugged, violated daughter then shared videos of it on Twitter
Crown: 'She will suffer this harm until the day she dies'.
John Williamson: Wombat crossings aren't just a lick of paint as Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown suggests
Cost can be an issue but the speed reduction and pedestrian safety benefits are obvious.
News in brief: Oral health workforce shortage addressed
The latest news bites from around the region.
More than 3500 eels found dead in stream: Second mass death this year
It was a shock to see so many elvers dead.
He Taura programme brings better outcomes for Far North youth
Three initiatives by young people accepted by Whatu Ora.
News briefs from the Far North - trades popular, Lions diamond jubilee and rugby club meeting
News snippets from the Far North
Kaitāia’s CCTV system stamping out crime and anti-social behaviour
The network was all about protecting the community and preventing crimes.
Batik art and needle felting training at Kaitāia’s AnoAno
Kaitāia’s AnoAno centre giving lessons on batik art and needle felting.
Shane Jones wants oil refinery reopened, says being fossil fuel-free is fanciful
Minister says being fossil fuel-free is 'the stuff of fairy tales'.
Northland man charged with murder of Palmerston North man
Damon O'Rourke was shot in January this year and died from his injuries.
Alleged Kerikeri liquor store robbers caught within minutes
Quick action from Kerikeri police catches alleged thieves.
Resident despairs over former Whangārei mayor’s earthmoving activities
A Manuka Place resident fears his property might be the next to be condemned.
News in brief: Partygoer hospitalised after fight breaks out; liquor store robbery foiled
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Who owns the trailer?': The question that left council lawyers floundering in court
The council ticketed the man for parking a car and trailer over a driveway.
One dead after pedestrian hit by car in Northland
The pedestrian sadly died at the scene.
Woman who stabbed victim in the back has her jail term reduced
Attacker waited for her victim to return home, then stabbed her in the back.
'Frightened the living daylights out of us': Elderly couple's close call on Brynderwyns detour
'A fraction later it may have been a head-on crash'. Truck nearly crashes into car.
Disused school bought on a whim for $125k goes to auction with low reserve
The former Towai School in Hikurangi closed its doors for the last time in 2004.
Kaitāia's Children's Day event a roaring success with Te Rarawa
Kaitāia's Allen Bell/Parkdale Reserve was abuzz with activity on Children's Day.