PM announces more drought relief measures
Another $3 million in relief measures pledged for drought-hit Northland.
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Letter to the Editor: Pseudo science
Reader Ross Forbes take issue with another correspondent sea level rise claims.
Extra $10m for North Island drought relief
PM Jacinda Ardern announced funding during whistle-stop of drought-hit Kaitaia today.
Roundabouts, upgrades for three Northland intersections in $20m funding boost
Intersections at Puketona (SH10/SH11), Kawakawa (SH1/SH11) and Rawene to benefit.
'Delightful' family to be deported as minister refuses to intervene
MP Matt King 'gutted' by Associate Minister's refusal to intervene.
Horror weekend on our roads: 5 dead in 4 crashes
Provisional numbers show 353 people died in 301 crashes last year.
Fight to save drowned woman's life: 'He did CPR for half an hour'
Tragedy played out over VHF radio.
Our grim toll: Drowning deaths reach four in three days
The water is incredibly inviting and incredibly unforgiving, water safety boss says.
Residents brace for second evacuation as fire rages in Far North
"Whatever we threw at it, it just kept going. It was a monster and it was hungry."
Homes evacuated as car crash sparks massive fire
Five homes evacuated; four helicopters still at work this morning to control 80ha fire.
Once Were Warriors actor's hospital ban after biscuit dispute
Actor Pete Smith says he's prepared to die over renal unit issues.
Fishers throw weight behind popular fundraising tournament
Fishing competition raises money that will change people's lives.
Royal Visit: Where to spot Charles and Camilla
Royals' first visit to birthplace of nation in 25 years gets under way tomorrow.
Telling ancient stories with a modern twist
Students redefining the art of ancient story-telling
All ears on Prince Charles' speech at Waitangi
Māori hoping future king will build on earlier 'expression of regret'.
Houhora volunteers honoured for combined 50 years service and 3330 emergency callouts
"You're lucky to have them," fire boss tells Houhora community about the volunteers.
Hawaiian carvers pay respects to 'Papa Hek'
Team of four in NZ to carve a traditional Hawaiian fishing canoe.
A BINfrastructure win for Panguru
Te Kura Taumata o Panguru have won a specially designed set of bins
Teacher aides' equity campaign a sizzler
The sausage sizzle was part of a campaign for better working conditions and job security
Kaitaia's first Know Your Neighbours Day a success
Getting to know your neighbours is good for community spirit
Gifting of Surville anchor 'huge honour' for Te Ahu
Anchor lost in storm in 1769 by French explorer believed to be NZ's oldest European relic
Attack on mum and baby concerning
A former cop has appealed to the community after witnessing a domestic violence incident.
Big year for a tall ship reliant on public support
The R Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust has had a big year
Mum, children feared trapped in Far North house fire
The fire spread through the house within minutes.
School bus tragedy: Parents call for bus warning lights
Ten years ago Coroner called for flashing lights on school buses - but nothing happened.
Child dies in hospital after being hit by truck
The child was critically injured on Friday afternoon.
Rawene Playcentre reopens after lengthy closure
The centre was closed in 2017 after the building was deemed unsafe
'Honoured' Carter vows it's his last term
Initial results show John Carter on 5018 votes with former deputy Tania McInnes on 3223.
Local Elections: Carter returned for third term as Far North mayor
Current deputy Tania McInnes finished second and outspoken councillor Dave Hookway third.
Theft from charity earns prison sentence
Judge rejects claims offending was motivated by tikanga Māori and caring for others.
Iwi bans Cook's Endeavour replica ship from docking
The Far North iwi Ngāti Kahu says it was not consulted about Mangonui being included.
Ka-pow! Thump! Bam! Kerikeri learns stage combat from a Hollywood stunt double
Dayna Grant gives Kerikeri's future stars a lesson in stunt fighting.