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Rugby fans' 16,500km whistle-stop tour to deliver special cargo to World Cup

The duo had to stop strangers from blowing the precious Rugby World Cup match whistle.

Ready to book your summer holiday? We've got all you need to know

A travel guide to your summer holiday.

Top slugger fights her way back from 'darkness' to surge into spotlight

For the first time, Northland boxer Mea Motu publicly shares her fight for life.

'Misogynist attitudes still exist': Exhibition about obstacles, successes of women in rugby

Women's rugby has come far but misogynist attitudes still exists, says Herstory curator.

Ahipara occupation marks first anniversary as leader trespassed

Occupation leader says local hapū and land owner are 'both innocent in this predicament'.

The brain drain: Kiwi nurse triples her pay by moving to Aussie

Is the grass really greener on the other side of the Tasman?

Descendants of 'Papa Hek' thrilled to be captaining waka hourua

Joelene Busby and Terissa Busby will be the first wāhine Māori to captain the waka hourua.

Why feral and roaming dogs are causing havoc in Northland

Livestock losses continue, and a man was also recently mauled to death.

NZTA under fire: Motorist crashes on closed highway, trapped for 15 hours

Police are investigating after a woman crashed her car in a sealed-off section of highway.

Harassment case: The tourist obsessed with her ex-boss - judge overturns conviction

Sand-duning accident led to mental ill-health and obsession, says appeal judge.

Community supports family after child's death falling from tree

A friend of the family said Declan was normally a confident tree-climber.

Exclusive: Police faked car crimes in hunt for women who sparked Covid lockdown

A powerful network of CCTV cameras was accessed after police made up a crime.

'Beautiful, kind hearted': Northland boy dies in freak accident falling from tree

Declan Halford was a 'beautiful, kind-hearted little boy' a family friend said

House of Science: Hokianga holds first-ever science festival

Kits target rural schools where teachers lack confidence or resources to teach science.

Win against Tasman will boost Northland's playoff chances

Matt Moulds will again lead Northland in their must-win game against the Mako.

Northland iwi backs 1080 poison drop in Waipoua Forest

DoC's plans to drop tonnes of 1080 on Waipoua Forest supported by Te Roroa kaitiaki

Legal battle brewing: Luxury resort heads to High Court over coffee plantation

Carrington Resort takes man to court over plans to establish a coffee plantation.

Mystery man pays it forward - more than 200 times

Anonymous donor insisted the cash be used at random to cover other customers' bills.