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Lotto Powerball: One very lucky punter $5.3 million richer
Big wins continue for Lotto players in 2025.

Wairarapa homicide: One person dead with gunshot wound, two in custody
Two people are in custody after fatal shooting.

Rāhui in place at one of Aotearoa’s top hikes after death on track
Police extended their condolences to the family and the track will reopen Wednesday.
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Retirees claim Northland dream property fouled by neighbour’s sewage
Couple believes native trees on their lifestyle block have succumbed to sewage.

The planned power outage looms, and I dread it - Joe Bennett
It’s an odd feeling, knowing that the power is going to cut off in 45 minutes or so.

Bay News: Stoat traps laid to protect vulnerable kiwi; Custodian of Paihia says farewell
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

Opinion: Lakeside stroll turned to chaos
Thankfully the young lady did not part from the bike and do herself an injury.

‘Sky’s the limit’ for overseas kingfish market as demand far outweighs supply
Less than a year open, Northland's kingfish farm is already getting national recognition.

Bay News: Rare images of NZ’s early trading ships
Maritime historian's sleuthing brings images to light.

‘Has not been put before the courts’: Murder case hits legal snag
Man accused of shooting Yvonne Chapman is still in hospital, delaying court appearance.

Water-saving efforts: Dargaville adapts to severe drought measures
Dargaville's water use dropped by 166,000 litres a day under level-four restrictions.

Green shoots: Hundertwasser Art Centre hopes to arrest its financial losses
The centre had 13,000 visitors in the last six months of 2024 and 12,500 this year.

‘Someone was lying’: Man cleared of allegations he raped his former friend
She said it was rape while he argued it was consensual.

Defunct holiday park with glow-worm cave sparks overseas interest, but local family presses hard
Agent says former Northland tourism destination has the attention of Australians.

Man tied up, assaulted during aggravated burglary at Karikari Peninsula
Police have asked anyone in the community with information to contact them.

Retirees claim Northland dream property fouled by neighbour’s sewage
Couple believes native trees on their lifestyle block have succumbed to sewage.

News in brief: Parvo vaccinations available for $10
The latest news bites from around the region.

The planned power outage looms, and I dread it - Joe Bennett
It’s an odd feeling, knowing that the power is going to cut off in 45 minutes or so.

Northlanders make finals in Young Māori Farmer Award
Two Northland men are among leading three in this year's Young Māori Farmer Award
Rural news

Northern Ireland to the North Island: A well-travelled tractor
Stanley Wilson's 33-year-old 3080 is still in regular use.

Compost, chooks and a lavender still: Inside an Enviroschool
Brunswick School shows how learning, growing, and caring for the environment can be fun.

New investors for Spring Sheep Milk Co
Spring Sheep has 16 suppliers, mainly based in Waikato.
OneRoof property news

Real estate remembers the panic - five years on from a market meltdown
“What’s the likely outlook for the economy when you close about a third of it down?”

Mining town pub for sale after beer saves it from fire disaster
“If we weren't here, there’d be nothing else in town, apart from the residents.”

Award-winning home sells in secret for $5.5m - almost $1.5m above RV
Agent says it was all about "connecting the dots".
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Kia EV3 first drive: localised efficiency
Kia's new small EV could well be its best one yet.

Smart #3 review: smarter than the average Benz
Chinese EV smarts propel Smart's little electric SUV beyond its solid German origins.

Audi TT could return as an all-electric sports car
The iconic sports car could share an EV platform with the electric Porsche Boxster.
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Consistency pays off for Whangārei Silver Ferns star representing NZ in World Cup
Gordon was blown away to get the call saying she’d made the squad.

'They are just boys that want to cook ' High school turns out top chef men
"It's definitely a sign of the times that things are changing."

Wedding day chopper crash survivor: 'I knew my back was broken, there was screaming'
Rachel Jordan always knew something bad would happen when she was about 40
More Northland news

Police name man who died in Whangārei homicide
Police say emergency services were called to the house at 5pm on Saturday.

'True industry leaders': Rob and Mandy Pye win Northland Farm Environment Awards
The Pyes are strongly committed to animal health, the environment and the community.

Quick delivery to hospital by police after midwife bangs on car
One morning last week took an exciting turn for constables Goodwin and Cumming.

Northland ladies on the march - leisure marching gaining popularity in the region
Leisure marching making big comeback in Northland.

News briefs from the Far North - Taipā beach work, murder charge and plane causes concern
News snippets from the Far North

Bay News: Stoat traps laid to protect vulnerable kiwi; Custodian of Paihia says farewell
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.