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Grandmother takes a stand against smokefree repeals to protect future generations

Helen James does not want her young grandchildren to have the choice of smoking.

'I felt half my face drop': 'Uninvited' neighbour on trial for brutal knife attack

A man who suffered a 10cm face gash claims the alleged attacker shouted 'Killer Beez'.

A broken highway: Transport Minister's pledge to prioritise Brynderwyns bypass route

Waka Kotahi NZTA is calling for feedback on closure dates of the Brynderwyn Hills.

Kerikeri pupil becomes the country's best speller for his age - again

The 10-year-old also previously won a prestigious spelling bee comp at age seven.

'I got a glimpse of an eyeball': Couple delighted with rare find while fishing off rocks

Graham and Alison Pickering were fishing when they found a rare sea creature.

Focus on environment and te reo learning sees Far North principal win major award

Panguru principal Mina Pomare-Peita earns major award for school's te reo-based education

Photos: Historic fight night for world titles shines bright in Whangārei

World-class boxing lit up the stage in Whangārei in front of an excited crowd.

So much going on: Great day had by all at popular Whangārei A&P Show

Kids and adults had a great time at the 142nd show.

Firefighter recounts fighting the Australian bush fires as he returns home

A Northland firefighter talks about his experiences battling bushfires in Queensland.

31yo's shock cancer diagnosis months after arriving in NZ

The one question on her mind: “Did I leave this too late?”

Search and rescue braced for summer spike; boaties rescued after vessel sinks

A busy summer awaits Search and Rescue units, with callouts on the rise.

Community fed up with drinkers at park near children's playground

'They think it’s their garden bar': Dozens of bottle caps and broken bottles can be seen.

International opponents welcomed as historic fight night closes in

'I want to be a role model for the next generation of Indian female fighters.'

Struggle to feed extra mouths: Northlanders grateful for SPCA's free mobile desexing clinic

The SPCA's mobile desexing clinic saw hundreds of animals desexed in Northland.

'Snitches get stiches': Witness reliability attacked in closing arguments for Rebels duo

After a four-week trial, the jury will deliberate on the fate of the Rebels pair.

Watch: 'We've all got families, we want to live' - Dramatic sea rescue

Life is a Cabaret for 'Infamous Richard' after adventurer’s latest brush with fate.

Rampant population of kina at Karikari Peninsula killing off sea kelp and forcing snapper out

Te Whānau Moana and Te Rorohuri lift rahui to cull rampant sea urchin.

It's musical chairs at Northland Regional Council

There has been a surprising switch of roles at Northland's environmental council.