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Queen's Birthday Honours: Laurence Gordon, MNZM
He has no degree, is often critical of DoC, and has learnt on the job ... now he's a MNZM.
Northland man back from brink thanks to quick-thinking nurse
Truck driver Patrick Larkin suffers cardiac arrest on flight back to Aussie job.
'Rail is back on track': Winston Peters in Whangārei
Deputy PM talks Marsden Point spur line and Northland-Auckland rail improvements.
Fifth measles case confirmed in Northland, with day care centre latest focus
Fifth measles case confirmed in Northland, with day care centre latest focus
Luxury: Winter escape at Kauri Cliffs
Chris Reed marks a special occasion with a weekend of tasteful luxury.
Three arrested over Mustang police chase in Northland appear in court
Trio arrested in relation to a 64km police chase in a stolen Mustang appear in court
Watch: Stunning meteor lets off boom, lights up New Zealand skies
'Brilliant bright white light bursting out from darkness then a falling shower of flames.'
Yacht donated to Northland kids' charity
Comedian Mike King contacted by family of late boat owner seeking a good cause.
Moorhouse hit with Tikipunga season ban
A dangerous tackle captured on video was all it took for Moorhouse to be made to leave.
Waipoua Forest's Four Sisters track closed over Kauri Dieback fears
Waipoua Forest's Four Sisters track closed over Kauri Dieback fears
Policy change after traffic ticket sent to wrong address
A ticket may now be waived or reissued depending on the circumstances.
Boat dented by whale in sea encounter
The couple on the boat were wondering what else could be coming their way.
Unsolved: Elderly siblings murdered with revolver at isolated Northland spot
Elderly shooting victim said to have been a feared tohunga.
Sir Ta Hekenukumai Busby dies, aged 86
"He gave so much to the next generation, and in turn, they honoured him."
Lucky ones: Why surviving cancer in NZ is a lottery
Emma Russell talks to researchers and patients about what needs to change.
Far North school celebrates a total rebuild
Far North school's total rebuild after suffering leaky buildings
Teen admits drink-driving causing death of Northland mum, toddler
Auckland teen admits drink driving causing death of Northland mum and daughter
Three arrested, guns seized in crackdown on feuding gangs
Three men arrested, two sawn-off guns seized in wake of Auckland gang shooting.
Tourist couple seeks rescuers after tragedy off Paihia beach
Swedish visitors thanked everyone involved in rescue attempt - except one heroic couple.
Tourists hospitalised after attack in campervan
Man lost consciousness, suffered concussion, woman had broken nose.
Kaikohe family loses home in Anzac Day blaze
No one was home at the time because they were preparing for an Anzac Day dawn service.
Local Focus: Rodger Fox and the big roots reggae band
Jazz and reggae on the bill for International Jazz Day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch: Great white shark chews motor as family fish
Reece Samuels has been diving for 27 years but has never seen a shark so curious.
Future youth leader among those attending youth camp
Young Northlanders join thousands at Youth Camp
Ceremony at dawn preceding rahui
Visitors to Matapouri should take note of a rahui on Mermaid Pools
MPs gather for blessing of new Kaeo Bridge site
Design work underway for new two-lane bridge but funding not yet allocated.
Whangārei man charged over home-made bomb and firearms stash in court
Whangārei man charged over home-made bomb and firearms stash in court
Accused leaves dock in tears after being denied bail
Three men charged with latest ram raid on Parua bay Four Square.
Seeka pumps $18m into fruit packing facility
New plant boosts Seeka's Kerikeri capacity from 1.4m to 4m trays of kiwifruit a year.
Six Northlanders face charges over Census
Alleged failure to fill out Census forms lands six Northlanders in court.