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Up, up and away - 104-year old goes parasailing in Paihia
Her adventurous spirit still strong, 104-year-old Ella Bayes goes parasailing at Paihia.
Shane Jones takes jab at Air NZ price hike
Shane Jones says Air NZ under cost pressure but needs to up its game.
Right royal loyal fan holding own wedding celebration in Whangārei
Whangārei's Bev Long is holding a get-together at her home for about a dozen people.
Muggy northerlies continue, rain and thunderstorms for some
Yesterday Whangārei topped the country at 23.9C, with Auckland close behind on 23.7C.
Meth lectures an 'eye-opener' for public
Meth has spread its tentacles across New Zealand, reducing demand needs to be a focus.
What to expect this weekend: Heavy rain on its way
We'll be spared worst of the extreme winds causing havoc in Australia, but it'll be wet.
Fast food chain's new store a slow burner
Proposed burger outlet in Whāngarei remains resolutely on the backburner.
Fears Māori achievement will drop with school change
The CE of the trust running Te Kāpehu Whetū fears academic achievement will drop.
Women in IT: From Moscow to Whangarei
From the Red Square of Moscow to humble Northland ....
Angler reels in monster marlin
May the 4th was with Josh Roberts on Monday when he towed his prize catch to shore.
Northland chef accused of raping sex worker
Northland chef on trial in Whangarei for allegedly raping a sex worker.
Northland chef accused of raping a sex worker
Northlander on trial accused of raping a sex worker
Golfing ace's two holes in one
Sixty-five-year-old golfer scores two holes in one in a single round.
Dirty Dancing - Nobody puts Suzy Cato in a corner
Mike Dinsdale chats with Kiwi kiddy TV superstar and Kaikohe girl Suzy Cato.
Commodore allegedly put camera in NZ Embassy toilets
Police allege secret camera was in NZ's Washington embassy toilets for many months.
Residents left hanging over state housing plans
Housing NZ says it's not ready to consult Puriri Park residents yet on housing plans.
Crash, arrest after police chase stolen car
Man arrested after stolen car smashes through fence.
Gang member arrested after police chase ends in crash
Gang member arrested after police chase ends with stolen car crashing through gate.
Company donates wheels to Whangarei widow
Local businessman helps out Whangarei widow after her car wheels were stolen.
More than 620 lightning strikes in Northland
Mostly fine weather is in store for Northland for the rest of this week.
Calls about aggravated robbery after 'Police Ten 7' show
Police investigating a Whangarei bank robbery have turned to a television show for help.
MPs should have fought for highway, says advocate
MPs should have pressed for four-lane highway from Whangarei to Auckland, advocate says.
Govt accused of abandoning North over SH1 four-laning
Government has ignored Northland's MPs and the will of the people, Shane Reti says.
Knife-wielding robbers tie up bar owners with electrical cords
Knife wielding robbers take cash in robbery of tavern.
Two seriously injured in Northland crash
Two suffer life-threatening injuries in two-car crash north of Hikurangi.
Two people critically injured in SH1 crash
State Highway 1 has reopened hours after a serious two-vehicle crash.
Heartless thieves steal widow's wheels
Heartless thieves jacked up a car belonging to 77-year-old woman and stole four wheels.
Pool fencing shock: 10 of 11 non-compliant
Council randomly audits pool fencing after concerns raised - with appalling results.
An elderly man collapsed, no one went to help for 20 mins
Good Samaritan fuming at motorists who drove by and didn't bother to help.
First container-only cargo leaves Northport
Northport now a container port after first container-only cargo ship leaves.
Rugby: Marist cash in get-out-of-jail-free card to beat Kaierau
Two ring-ins and a get-out-of-jail-free card give Marist a win over Kaierau on Saturday.