Photos: The pioneers behind Poroti's blooming orchid business
Owners Kane and Gail Matthews have spent 20 years refining the growing process.
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Police ask witnesses to fatal crash to come forward
Witnesses in relation the two-vehicle crash on Thursday are asked to come forward.
'Pretty mind blowing' - Chop Shop rebuilt three months after fire destroyed business
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Rugby: Taniwha roll Magpies in NPC clash
The team ran away with the win with a final score of 44-21 on Friday night.
Heavy rain watch issued for 29 hours in Auckland, Northland
MetService said heavy rain is possible in Northland, Auckland and Coromandel Peninsula.
Woman's 'heartwarming' encounter with whale a sign from the other side, she says
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'All this kindness': Fire victim, 80, living in shed overwhelmed as community donates $28,000
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'You thought you could hoodwink a jury': Man jailed for $24m cannabis operation
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Joe Bennett: Let me introduce you to the culinary delight of Pork Bennett
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Food is love: Far North restaurant owner shares tips on enjoying authentic Italian food
Sovrano Estate's new lease on life following problems with liquor licence.
Pouto farmers sink teeth into reviving dentistry in Dargaville
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Concerns raised about school's board after staff exodus
Ngunguru School Board of Trustees says that "change is a part of growth".
Photos: Young performers dazzle at kapa haka festival
The festival is one of the biggest events on the Bay of Islands cultural calendar.
'Quite a lot of excitement': Northlanders marvel at rare super blue moon
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Floating cafe and office built in Whangarei heads via sea to Waiheke Island's first marina
Waiheke Island's new marina cafe and office was spotted in Whangarei harbour.
'A teacher is a teacher': ECE rep demands fair pay
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A bit of a rarity these days: Sport Northland chief executive moves on after 25 years in the role
Brent Eastwood is looking forward to his new role after 25 years as Sport Northland's CEO.
24 hours of personal training a worthwhile challenge for gym owner
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'Little I can do': Lack of mental health resources slammed by Judge
"No beds available": Courts are being forced to send the mentally unwell to prison.
Jonah Lomu's 'niece' loses last chance to appeal sentences for importing meth
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Grandmother cleared of hockey stick assaults on estranged grandchildren
While acquitted on the most serious charges, she was guilty of hitting them with spoons.
Expect delays after diesel spill causes partial road blocks in Whangārei
Rural road blocks in place after diesel spill.
Tropically-charged storm to usher in spring, days of rain and wind for top of NZ
After a sunny week, it's all going downhill - just in time for the weekend.
Judges impressed by 'stunning' quality of Science Fair entries
Students received recognition for their work in the form of high praise and awards.
Strangers tried to save motorcyclist killed in Whangārei crash
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High needs students suffering under 'negligent' support model
Principals say the current In Class Support model has reached crisis level.
Samoa Rugby World Cup hopes propped up by Kaitāia's Jordan and James Lay
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Huge win for safety: Speed camera data shows signage is slowing motorists down
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'I lost my moral compass': Mexican cartel cocaine kingpin jailed
Tangaroa Demant went from exporting crayfish to importing cocaine.
Officers nab alleged offender behind several Kamo burglaries
The person thought to be behind the spate of thefts was arrested today.