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Northland brothel bringing sex out of the shadows
A brothel owner says her modern establishment is good for the industry.
1000 new social houses could impact cost of builds
Briefings: Agencies suggest existing target of 6400 homes by 2020 should be revised.
Fewer children in poverty but more work needed
New report comes with a word of caution against complacency.
WINZ says no to brothel ad
Whangarei's ethical brothel, The Bach, has been blocked from advertising for staff.
IPCA investigates sex abuse allegation
A senior Northland police officer has been accused of abusing a vulnerable woman.
Grab your piece of natural New Zealand
A rare undeveloped gem in the Hokianga where Polynesian settlers are first believed to have set foot on New Zealand soil is for sale in the Hokianga.
A heart-stopping second chance at life
When John Clarke hits the pavement to train for the ASB Marathon and his muscles begin to burn he feels grateful - the pain means he's still here to feel it.
Flooding traps homeowner
Spring may be less than a month away, but wintry weather continues, with thunderstorms, frosts and hailstorms felt by many around the country this week.
Live camera sparks surf wars
A turf war has broken out at a much-loved Kiwi surf break over a camera broadcasting surf conditions.
Rain, heat and a heap of traffic
The wet Waitangi weekend weather has begun as transport officials urge holidaymakers heading out of town to stay safe and avoid creating highways to hell.
Why our beaches are turning red
Swathes of the beach at Waipu Cove in Northland are covered in smelly red algae, blighting the spot's usually pristine golden sand.
Dame Whina Cooper celebrated by Google
Today's Google Doodle remembers the life of Dame Whina Cooper on her birthday.
Who are the Head Hunters?
The focus of a major police operation to seize $4m in cars, cash and property, but who are the Head Hunters?