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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.

Cycle trail terror: Riders on Twin Coast route chased by dog pack

Local businesses' good work to promote Northland is undone by a few, the cycle group say.

Assault on woman lasted more than an hour, jury told

Northlander and his nephew on trial in relation to the death of mother-of-two.

Duo face jury in relation to the death of Northland woman

Crown opens its case with an address to the jury in the High Court at Whangārei.

Port move: 'The worst report I've seen in 40 years of politics'

It's time to move the port, but why is Auckland mayor Phil Goff so angry about it?

Queen's Birthday storm: Heavy rain warnings issued for holiday hotspots

Severe weather warnings are in place for Northland and the Coromandel Peninsula.

Small Business: Multi-purpose farm on mission to prove farming can be eco-friendly

Adrian Townsend talks growing its Northland hub from 800ha to 2500ha.

Queen's Birthday Honours: Guided by ancestral wisdom

"It's not really about me, it's about the people who've been a part of the journey."

Top Northland players pit skills for selection in the top team

Overwhelming support for big games at the NRU centennial celebrations.