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More than 620 lightning strikes in Northland
Mostly fine weather is in store for Northland for the rest of this week.

Kerikeri kiwifruit operation sells for $40 million
Buyer says securing post-harvest operation in region has been a long-term strategic goal.

First container-only cargo leaves Northport
Northport now a container port after first container-only cargo ship leaves.

Air ambulance's secret sideline carrying celebrities
Air Wanganui flies celebrities around NZ as well as providing a vital health service.

Northlander sitting on $8.3m Powerball ticket
A winning Lotto and Powerball ticket sold in Northland has not been claimed.

Three caught illegally selling oysters and mullet
Three Northlanders convicted for breaches of the Fisheries Act

$8.3m Lotto winner's spending spree: 14 houses sound good?
Big Powerball win in Northland.

US visitor charged over double fatal crash
The victims, aged 24 and 26, are believed to be from the Kerikeri and Kaeo areas.

Kiwifruit crop could be pick of the bunch
The picking of Northland's multimillion-dollar kiwifruit crop has begun.

Easter road toll hits six after two people killed in Kerikeri crash
One person died and another has serious injuries after a two-car crash near Kerikeri.

Shane Jones blasts Air NZ: 'Used car salesmen treat provinces better'
Minister Shane Jones says Air NZ has put company profit head of serving the regions.

$6.7m pledged for Bay of Islands wharf upgrades
The $5m is in addition to $1.7m announced for the Bay of Islands Airport.

Tiny house venture bring jobs, homes
At just 10sq m the houses are so small they don't need costly council consents.

Accountancy firm makes key appointments
Atkins and Keast go the extra mile to support the needs of their clients, say partners.

Injured person trapped, power lines down after crashes
Two people hurt, road blocked, power lines down after three crashes in Northland.

E.coli at beaches sparks warning
Testing last week indicated bacteria in a number of waterways across Northland.

Boy chases off would-be bike thief
Quintin Packer, 12, wasn't afraid to stand up to a man trying to steal his new bike.

Sucker-punch victim: Brutal blow 'pretty much ruined my life'
An ambush attack, awful injuries and an MP who became the main prosecution witness.

Man pleads guilty to 'coward's punch'
One year on the victim, a father of four, still cannot go back to work.

Schools cancelled, roads closed as flooding hits parts of NZ
Kids find joy as wet weather closes roads and causes slips across the north.

Hottest January in Northland since records began
Niwa climate summary says Northland has had its hottest January on record.

Tourist tells crash victim he won't pay for repairs
The tourist plans to fix his car and sell it before leaving the country.

Trio rescued from Waitangi River island
Paddleboard, rope used to rescue stranded trio from river island

Mac attack: McDonald's staff foil 'brutal, cowardly' assault
The man suffered a broken jaw and cracked vertebrae as a result of the attack.

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff coming to NZ
Jimmy Cliff will be joined by Teeks, Katchafire at the new Bay of Islands Music Festival.

Woman critical after crash near Whangarei
Woman critical after crash; police urge caution as wet weather makes roads more dangerous.

Immigration investigates Dahn Yoga founder Ilchi Lee
INZ to review grant of residence and determine if Ilchi Lee is liable for deportation.