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Defeated PM defends $26m flag vote
INTERACTIVE: John Key says he is disappointed New Zealanders have voted to keep the current flag but has promised his Government will not revisit the issue.
Bad weather cuts power to residents
Power has been restored to the 942 residents in Mairangi Bay who lost power this evening.
Auckland 'halo' effect boosts sales
Northland's booming property market has had unprecedented numbers of people turning up to open homes since daylight saving started
Northland gets more NZ and overseas visits
Northland is seeing "really, really healthy" growth in visitor numbers, a local tourism leader says.
Dry July - Good cause or trial sobriety?
Is going alcohol-free for a month really something to celebrate? Catherine Gaffaney asks experts what Dry July says about New Zealand's Drinking Culture.
Poison risks you didn't know about
The National Poisons Centre reveals risks in the home - outside of common paracetamol poisoning and dishwashing liquid irritations - that people rarely think about.
Whangarei on Jetstar's 'maybe later' destination list
Jetstar has not ruled out direct flights to Whangarei in the longer term as it goes head to head with Air New Zealand on regional routes later this year.
Proper school lunch boosts little brains
School lunches can be a tough task for busy parents. Catherine Gaffaney asks experts for lunchbox ideas to keep your kids healthy and happy.
Winz staff facing two threats a week
More than 300 security incidents have been reported at Northland Work and Income offices in the past three years, official figures show.
Schools challenge new decile ratings
More than 20 Northland schools are challenging their new decile ratings announced by the Government in November.
Home values on the rise in Northland
Northland home values and average asking prices are on the rise with March good for sales, according to an industry leader.
North's courts waive $10m in fines
Northland district courts waived more than $10 million in fines in the past three years, according to official figures.
Willing but some blood not needed
The number of red blood cell donations was down in Northland in the past two years - but not because Northerners weren't willing to give.