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Jonah Lomu's 'niece' loses last chance to appeal sentences for importing meth

Selaima Fakaosilea was sentenced for her involvement in the Ninety-Mile Beach drug bust.

Grandmother cleared of hockey stick assaults on estranged grandchildren

While acquitted on the most serious charges, she was guilty of hitting them with spoons.

Expect delays after diesel spill causes partial road blocks in Whangārei

Rural road blocks in place after diesel spill.

Tropically-charged storm to usher in spring, days of rain and wind for top of NZ

After a sunny week, it's all going downhill - just in time for the weekend.

Judges impressed by 'stunning' quality of Science Fair entries

Students received recognition for their work in the form of high praise and awards.

Strangers tried to save motorcyclist killed in Whangārei crash

The crash happened at the intersection of Sands Rd and Ngunguru Rd.

High needs students suffering under 'negligent' support model

Principals say the current In Class Support model has reached crisis level.

Samoa Rugby World Cup hopes propped up by Kaitāia's Jordan and James Lay

Kaitāia brothers James and Jordan Lay at second RWC with Samoa

Huge win for safety: Speed camera data shows signage is slowing motorists down

New data proves signs at speed cameras work to slow people down. So why aren't there more?

Storm damage repairs at Cape Rēinga to take 4-6 weeks

Access to Cape Rēinga is restricted while storm repair work is done.

Customer trespassed after concerns car dealer painted over severe rust

Value Cars Whangārei said it wasn't responsible for the vehicle as it didn't sell the car.

Iwi leader says Kaitāia Airport future assured for at least 35 years

A site occupation has been averted and an iwi leader says the land dispute is resolved.

Loopholes in vape regulations a worry, expert says

Expert says new vape measures will not be as effective as hoped.

Fire chief calls for helping hands after 80yo man loses everything in blaze

House fire causes 80-year-old man to lose everything.

Cat's got your, er, gardening gloves: Meet Milo, the cheeky thieving feline

Milo has paw-fected the art of pinching gardening gloves from unsuspecting neighbours.

Man without a seatbelt dies in Karikari Peninsula crash

A man in his 20s has died after crashing his car into a bank in the Far North.

Taniwha pipped at the hooter by Manawatū

A team that hadn’t won a game in this year’s NPC beat the Taniwha.

'She trusted us, we couldn’t keep her safe': Caregivers walk away after losing faith in the system

The little girl they were looking after had been abused by her previous caregiver.