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Machine helps stroke sufferers

Northland stroke suffers are being helped with their recovery thanks to a $10,000 exercise machine. The new rehabilitation and exercise

Kitten stuck down drain rescued

A kitten stuck down a drain sparked a major rescue operation in Kerikeri yesterday involving the SPCA, a plumber, council contractors

Patea song at heart of viral video

First a film and now a viral video - Patea's fame as Poi E country is undergoing a resurgence. Poi E is a simple song with a catchy

'Any day could be your last'

A man who made a sinister threat to the New Zealand Police on social media has ended up in court. Boston Baker pleaded guilty in

Watch NZH Local Focus: Lead is the sweet treat that kills native birds

Kākā numbers are on the rise, looking for food around houses and farms. But these curious birds will eat anything, including lead which makes a sweet change from totara berries. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Boy's kite shorts overhead powerlines

A kite flown on the end of electric fence tape crashed into 11kV powerlines causing a flash over and blowing out power to a nearby

Bike theft has a happy ending

The vigilant handiwork of a Taradale community constable is to thank after two pensioner's stolen bikes were returned to them yesterday. Evie

Chip fat causes shop fire

A fire at the back of a fish and chip shop is a warning to wait until cooking fat has cooled down thoroughly before disposing of it

Hello summer: Storms before sun

Thunderstorms are expected to hit some parts of the North Island today and tomorrow before temperatures soar to low-30s in some parts of New Zealand later this week.

Couple purchase run down former school

A Raumati Beach couple have bought the historic former Marycrest Catholic rehabilitation girls school in Te Horo, north of Wellington. The

Cook's first voyage celebrated

The Bay of Islands will be one of four main sites around the country in large-scale commemorations marking 250 years since Captain

First weekend of summer: What to expect

It's not going to be the sunniest weekend, but at least it won't rain too much.

'Unusual' seismic activity prompts Govt reminder

Govt says a public message about unusual seismic activity under the North Island was not a cause for alarm.

Man trying for weapon during arrest?

A man wanted for an attack on his elderly father appeared to be possibly trying to grab a weapon as police launched an arrest in which

Interim finding on fatal chopper crash

A helicopter crash which killed two Northland forestry workers doesn't appear to have been caused by an issue that's prompted red

Dry summer starts with showers

A dry summer is on its way, but it starts with showers for many of us today.

Dargaville Lotto players wins $1m

A Lotto player from Dargaville will be celebrating after pocketing $1million with Lotto First Division. The winning Lotto ticket

Treaty safe despite shaky home

Earthquake damage has forced the closure of the treasure house holding New Zealand's most significant official documents but it hasn't