Photos: Promising start to Snapper Bonanza
Richard Tepania of Ahipara top of the day one leaderboard with a 6.555kg snapper.
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The US State Department chips in for digital training
Improved connectivity brings a world of opportunity to Northland.
'The epitome of surfcasting': Good start to Snapper Bonanza
Ahipara's Richard Tepania bagged day one's $2000 heaviest fish prize with a 6.555kg catch.
Photos: Northland firefighters tested in combat challenge
The 'toughest two minutes in sport' puts firefighters' skill and strength to the test.
Watch: Car rolls on Kerikeri's main street
Firefighters left wondering how driver managed to roll the car onto its side in CBD.
Hope for couple waiting to go home eight months after flood
Joe and Shirley Reti say recent progress in fixing their flood-damaged home is "awesome".
Creativity shines through the pain
Everyone experiences pain at some time in their lives.
Two big agenda items for Northland dairying
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Sellout crowd, good forecast and 'rampant' fish promise a bonanza
NZ's biggest surfcasting contest kicks off today on Ninety Mile Beach with 1000 anglers.
Northland's middle aged men most at risk of drowning
Northland has highest drowning rate in New Zealand.
Red Knights mark club's 20th anniversary
Since starting in Hikurangi this firefighters' bike club has spread to every corner of NZ.
Hokianga dunes the backdrop for art projection event
Show explores environmental themes such as the kauri dieback afflicting Waipoua Forest.
Time running out for some duck shooters
Licensing backlog threatens some shooters' season.
Drug law status quo has little appeal
Research shows drug laws are falling out of favour.
Harawira - Checkpoints have to change
Harawira says the days of applauding good intentions are long gone.
Paradise Pets evacuate with 26 furry friends
Paradise Pets Grooming followed the tsunami evacuation message with 26 dogs in tow. Video / Supplied
Tsunami warning: 'We want people to take this seriously' - National Emergency Management Agency
People who have evacuated to higher ground are told to stay put.
Inexperience and infrastructure costs blamed for local government dysfunction
Three main factors get in the way of good governance, says a veteran councillor.
Monster earthquakes: 'I thought it was an evil spirit'
The first of three massive quakes struck in the dead of night - about 2.30am.
'I'm still shaking': 7.1 quake rattles houses and nerves
The early morning quake left many shaken - and some fleeing to higher ground.
'Council should make a decision in favour - 51 per cent of its people identified as Māori'
FNDC resists call to establish Māori wards.