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Bank closures in the provinces: Finance Minister pressed companies to extend 'hub' trial
Pressure from mayors sees Finance Minister press banks to extend bank hub trial.
Northland police at the scene of shooting in Dargaville
Two people were reportedly injured in the firearms incident in Dargaville this afternoon.
Atrocious goat track: Motorist fumes over state of Northland state highway
Northland motorists are tired of forking out to fix car damage caused by state highways.
Wellsford run riot in the second spell
Injury-ravaged Waipu forced to field players in two consecutive games.
Helicopter crash: Photographer in 'visible pain' week after horror plunge
Four people injured in a helicopter crash at a Mid Canterbury wedding remain in hospital.
Whangārei out of water reform, CEO cites trust issue with govt
Mayor Sheryl Mai angles for compensation over water reform.
For the love of beer: Northland craft brewers reveal secret ingredients
Reporter Jenny Ling discovers what's behind the success of two Northland craft breweries.
Inside story: The convicted rapist who sold girl, 15, for sex
An interview with the woman who forced into the open a predator's abuse of a child.
Dial change: Coast-ing across Northland on one frequency
Frequency changes to Coast and The Hits frequencies across parts of Northland.
Tale of SH1 roundabout works: 'This has been too long'
Two years of irritation - Brent George on being neighbour to SH1 roundabout works.
How NZ's vaccine rollout will unfold - what the 'Team of 5 million' can expect
July 28 will be the official beginning to the general public vaccine rollout.
Social media advocate meets Whangārei mayor to discuss crime
Top criminologist warns over social media twisting perceptions of crime.
Miscreants damage car and steal prized possessions
Thieves have taken thousands of dollars' worth of barbering gear from a car in Raumanga.
Return of New Zealand Tourism Awards welcomed
Former award winners look forward to return of the awards night this year.
One person dead, road closed after car crash in Mamaranui, Northland
The incident was reported just after 6pm.
Korean spiritual leader made to pay $1.24m for property purchase breaches
Judge accepted breaches were accidental and Lee's businesses had helped the Far North.
'Kicked in the head twice': Patronscan system in use as violence raises
The Patronscan technology is increasingly common overseas and in Australia.
Beyond the grave: How dead woman's remains could convict her alleged killer
Police detail the painstaking job of preserving a Northland's mum's decomposing body.
Northport urged to develop wharf to meet rail link
The port is spending $8m as the upgraded rail line is tipped to spur a boom in the region.
Wedding helicopter crash: Pilot's 'significant' injuries include broken bones
While the injured lie in hospital their families are supporting each other.
Meat works losing 'millions' through staff shortages
Meat works stretched - and a national campaign planned to match workers with employers.
'I love you son': Families' grief as man charged with murder
The man killed in Saturday's homicide has been named as Haze Peihopa, 23, from Auckland.
'White privilege' - the truth behind Act's classroom claim
David Seymour says 'white privilege' classroom incident probably 'enthusiastic graduate'.
Principal - what barefoot kids really need is a home of their own
A further 60,000 jackets to be handed out to Kiwi kids.
Hikoi to Kaikohe: Huge protest over 'modern-day land grab'
An estimated 2000 people joined the hīkoi to the council offices in Kaikohe on Friday.
'Unacceptable' - Robertson taken to task over dumped highway plan
Grant Robertson confronted over government dropping Northland's four-lane highway.
Whangārei man tells jury of 'confession' to murder
Samuel Pou told a drinking mate he burnt his partner's body on a farm.
Lawyer guilty over false accusation of govt manager hacking social media account
Tribunal describes conduct of lawyer who attacked government manager 'disgraceful'.
Simon Wilson: The minister, the railway, the climate and his cycling bridge
OPINION: The hardest task in the climate crisis is to win hearts and minds for change.
Misspelling 'Whatuwhiwhi' and the ugly viral video that followed
A viral video of a racial slur has led to an apology from the pub where it was filmed.
Ministers contact councils about SNA pause
Damien O'Connor has not ruled out compensation over a proven drop in value.
A guide to the big issue of Significant Natural Areas
What you need to know about Significant Natural Areas - a guide to the controversy.
Nurses strike: 'I try to cry at home, I go to work afraid'
For eight hours, 1400 Northland nurses stopped work to ask for a better deal.