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Waitangi Day: How can we reclaim the day?
Buddy Mikaere imagines a Waitangi Day that will mean something special to all New Zealanders.
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Five North Island spots for a romantic Valentine's Day
Looking for somewhere special to take the one you love this Valentine's Day? Try one of these places, selected by travel blogger Megan Singleton. From an overnight cruise in the Bay of Islands to an LA-inspired hangout in Rotorua, there's something for every taste.
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Bay of Islands: All at sea
Amanda Linnell finds a taste of the good life in the beautiful Bay of Islands.
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Tourists' screams warn mum before car explodes
Tourists heading to a luxury lodge screamed at a mum to get away from her car just before it exploded in a fireball.
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Stars' luxury hideaway for sale
A multimillion-dollar luxury property on the Bay of Islands that has hosted world leaders, royalty and celebrities is for sale.
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New Zealand's cops: The new blue line
The police are laying their ghosts to rest with different methods and a fresh culture, report Catherine Masters and Jared Savage
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Mighty mouse succumbs at last
An extremely determined mouse on a pest-free island managed to evade expert trackers and trappers for 61 days.
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Kirsten Warner: Northland trail an uphill climb
As the Herald reported this week, many national cycleway trails are open. But elsewhere progress is painfully slow. Kirsten Warner visits Hokianga to find out why