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Govt pays $44m to clean up 100 NZ rivers
A day ahead of Labour's freshwater announcement, National has made its own.
Bottling plant application devastates hapu
A water bottling plant could create 20 jobs but hapu are not happy.
The irreplaceable Billy T
Billy T James was a brilliant entertainer who also felt like a family friend, fan says
Ship's captain too drunk to berth
A captain has been charged after trying to berth a 40,000 tonne logging ship while drunk.
Tobacco magnate buys second Northland property
Philip Morris chief exec adds a 18ha waterfront property at Opito Bay to portfolio.
Top of country remains on heavy rain alert
Don't put the brollies away yet as heavy rain tracks south this morning.
Kiwi TV host's record-breaking fish verified
Kiwi fishing show host's monster swordfish catch has been confirmed as a world record haul
Upper North braces for 12-hour deluge
More rain for the top of the country just in time for tonight's rush hour.
Pressure on Government to tighten firearms rules
Police Association says shootings show tougher rules around trading firearms online needed
'Today my husband braved an unpredictable gunman'
A police officer's wife has described her anguish during the Northland shootings.
Billionaire to pull 60,000L to water lawn
Locals called it a "slap in the face" to Maori and "frivolous".
Record low: Coldest night in years
Early risers were met with frost, fog and icy windscreens this morning.
Northland gunman's online rants - and a crush - revealed
Gunman's online posts reveal loathing of game hunters ... and crush on Hollywood actress.
Revealed: Earlier police visit to gunman's house
Police had previously visited the property after concerns about an illegal structure.
Northland gunman: No licence but had grenades and firearms
The warning signs were there - so why did no one step in to help Quinn Patterson?
Human remains found at shooting scene
Police said the remains are badly burnt, but they believe they belong to Quinn Patterson.
Gunman's sister describes shooting as 'tragic'
The Northland gunman's sister says: "He would have thought what he did was terrible".
Mt Tiger tenant aggressive, friend told
Shot property manager confided in friend of problems with tenant.
Northland shooting: The moment injured survivor escapes
Contractor Jeff Pipe was the sole survivor of a triple shooting in Whangarei.
Northland shooting: Two property inspectors shot dead
Police searching paddocks for shooter, believed to be within cordon.
Man punches female bar owner in face
Bar owner unimpressed with man's apology: 'I could see it in his eyes, he was just wild.'
Mercy dash: Helicopter winches sick man off icebreaker
Crew member airlifted from US ship to Whangarei Hospital after suffering abdominal pains.
Whangarei music project granted $40,000
A Northland teacher's project focuses on raising Maori achievement through music.
Gangs call for repeat of fight tournament
Mixed martial arts event near Whangarei deemed a success despite some blood being spilled.
The Duke Motel, Russell
Elisabeth Easther checks into Northland motel that's heavy on Kiwiana charm.
Looking forward to real election issues
The Maori seat debate - what difference would it make to Hohepa Bloggs?