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Carnival has town basin pulsing with creativity during month of ArtBeat events

The events aim to get locals involved in arts, heritage and culture in Whangārei.

Man found dead in vehicle at Kawakawa carpark, police investigating

Police say they were alerted around 7.45am this morning.

SAS soldier's miraculous survival after 100km/h skydiving crash

A skydiving crash nearly took Jono Magee's life. This is how he was saved.

Mum-of-eight graduates with degree earned during cancer treatment

Parata studied during chemotherapy, often logging in from Auckland Hospital.

‘Unworthy of belief’: A judge didn't believe one man's story, but the higher courts did

Now Tony Harrison's arson conviction has been quashed.

'Your actions were deliberate': Driver leaves couple's lives shattered in horror crash

Driver crashed into the victims head-on, flipping their car and injuring seven people.

On The Up - ‘Fresh produce is now a luxury’: Northlanders tackle food crisis

Northlanders help families become self-reliant by growing their own vegetables.

Jonny Wilkinson: The systemic barriers failing disabled New Zealanders

OPINION: NZ's disabled face healthcare crisis amid staff shortages.

Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray’s planned $24m mansion helipad set for public hearing

A five-day hearing on whether a helipad can be built at the Auckland home is set for May.

‘Out on the bones of their a***’: Volunteer firefighters demand better ACC cover

The volunteers currently lack coverage due to their non-taxable status.

Watch: Air NZ unveils new uniform designed by Emilia Wickstead

'Pleasing everybody has kept me up all night,' the Kiwi designer said.

Three stretches of Far North state highway may keep lower speed limits

Stick or raise - Far North folk asked if lowered state highway limits should go up again

Hart family business tips Hansells Masterton into receivership

Hansells Masterton is a contract manufacturer which also owns the Horley’s brand.

School ‘shocked and upset’ as four students suspended after fight

Principal Mike Clent confirmed all four students involved have been suspended.

Libelle’s school lunch woes predate government changes, ex-worker claims

Far North school lunch worker believes food provider Libelle was mismanaged from start.

Far North school goes into lockdown after reported fight nearby involving weapons

Two people were taken into custody after the altercation in Taipa.

Wayne Brown questions why Cabinet ministers get limos but he doesn't after driving offence

Wayne Brown has not heard from the police about the video call on his phone.

‘Time is running out’: Urgent plea to save Kaimanawa horses from cull

More than 250 Kaimanawa horses need homes to avoid being culled.