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Heavy traffic for holidaymakers today: The busiest roads and times to avoid

Traffic north of Whangarei is expected to be at its worst today for the holiday period.

Northland-based nurse in Samoa escapes the worst

Tafale Maddren made sure everyone in her village was vaccinated.

Best of 2019: Ice cream does make you happy, says dairy owner

Dieticians NZ head says messages around ice cream need to be responsible.

New Year's Eve weather: Outlook good for summer-starved Kiwis

It'll be a dry - weather-wise at least - welcome into 2020 for most.

Best of 2019: The arsonist within the ranks

He should have been putting out fires, but instead he was lighting them.

Northland heritage champion retires

Heritage buff Heather Ayrton has made a bit of history herself over the years.

Northland man's unusual gift for PM inspires art show

Owen Kingi's gift included six sheep carcasses, corn, watermelons and sacks of potatoes.

Land owners block vehicle access to beach amid 'hoon' concerns

Waikato Bay, next to Maitai Bay on Karikari Peninsula, is a popular boat-launching spot.

Settled weather for Kiwi Christmas

Relax, it's going to be a nice Christmas Day.

Householders could lose homes after rating arrears

Far North homeowners could lose their properties due to long-overdue rates.

Air-ambulance transfers unavailable for days

DHB chief executives warned patients could come to harm, documents reveal.

New Zealand's One Mile Championship is back

Country's elite will contest Mile titles for the first time since 1968-69 season.

Dehydrated monkey discovered in container of wood from South America

Dead monkey found in a container of wood products shipped from North America

Far North iwi replaces vandalised pou

Te Rarawa repairs, recarves and repaints pou which are re-installed in a dawn ceremony.

Stratford hero inspires zombie-themed book

Zombies and a crashed plane take centre stage in Paul Charman's new book.

Appeal board rules that ice cream makes you happy

Whangārei resident complained over sign outside a Maunu dairy.