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Lucky escape as 400kg dolphin lands in boat

A group of fishermen got the shock of a lifetime when a 400kg dolphin landed in their boat off the coast of Northland. Videos / Dean Harrison

Iconic clock museum burgled, forced to close in peak tourism season

A group of people allegedly smashed a window to gain entry to the Quayside attraction.

Protesters stand against charges faced by Northland green fairy 'Gandalf'

Peaceful protesters gathered outside the court in Whangārei on Monday to support well-known green fairy Paul 'Gandalf' Smith. Video / Brodie Stone

‘Unimaginable grief’: Heartfelt tribute for mum shot dead in park

Onerahi community on edge after broad daylight shooting in park.

'I used to dream of this moment': Toa Henderson's Golden Shears triumph

Results from the 23rd Golden Shears International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.

Mum’s heartbreak over baby’s suffering, alleges healthcare ignored concerns

Kruger shared her daughter's suffering to highlight cultural issues in healthcare.

The daring cliffside rescue that saved a tiny kiwi’s life

Two friends saved a tiny kiwi suffering heatstroke on the Tutukākā coast.

‘Disheartening to hear’: Caulerpa spreads to major tourist hotspot

Caulerpa has been found at six new locations near Paihia.

Future energy, tourism lead Northland’s economic development plan

Opportunity sectors are energy, tourism, primary manufacturing and marine manufacturing.

Fishermen floored as 300kg dolphin leaps into boat

The bizarre wildlife encounter knocked one of the boaties over and left him bruised.

'Agonising pain': Murder victim's family describe their loss as killer is jailed

Bob Kleiman’s body was found in a Whangārei home in 2022. Now his killer has been jailed.

Students claim man tried to get them into his vehicle

Police and school staff are warning students not to accept rides from stranger

Waipoua Settlement evacuees face another night away from home

As the blaze took hold, residents fled with nothing but the clothes on their backs.

‘Tragic’: Police want witnesses to Whangārei park shooting to come forward

A woman was killed and a man is in hospital in a serious condition after the shooting.

Waipoua River fire contained, families to return home tonight

The Waipoua River fire in Northland is fully contained at 91ha.

Five Northland schools face lunch delivery, quality concerns

Ministry of Education is working with suppliers to improve meal delivery.

Search under way for whale freed from Far North oyster lines

A whale freed itself from lines at a Far North oyster farm yesterday.

Department of Conservation team responds to stranded whale entaglement

A Department of Conservation team responded to a report of an entangled Arnoux’s beaked whale in oyster farm infrastructure in Whangaroa Harbour. Video / Department of Conservation