Whangārei student gets into Stanford PhD programme
Only about 15 graduate students are accepted by the PhD programme each year.
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Trial of two accused over massive Ninety Mile Beach meth bust underway
Lengthy trial for remaining two charged with importing meth in Northland gets underway
Your weather: Country to bask in warmer temps this weekend
Temperatures are forecast to soar 6C above average in some parts of the country.
$5.5 million Lotto and Powerball winner sold in Northland
$5.5 million Lotto and Powerball winner sold in Northland
Van driver fails to stop after hitting car with young baby in back
Young family hit by van but driver flees without checking for injuries.
When will the daily misery on Auckland's motorways end?
Roadwork signs between Manukau and Papakura should be gone by the end of the year.
Drug use revealed: The staggering amount of meth Kiwis take every day
Meth still NZ's drug of choice, according to wastewater testing.
Family appeal to missing woman to contact them
Family of missing Northland woman are extremely worried about her safety.
Suspect fish target in joint operation
Koi carp and rudd could have devastating impacts on waterways.
Tourist couple seeks rescuers after tragedy off Paihia beach
Swedish visitors thanked everyone involved in rescue attempt - except one heroic couple.
Loss of Auckland ports could cost ratepayers extra 4 per cent a year
Auckland congested, Northland held back without rail, Tauranga most successful port.
Tourists hospitalised after attack in campervan
Man lost consciousness, suffered concussion, woman had broken nose.
Rally cars to be airborne over Pohe Island
A new jump will bring added excitement to the International Rally of Whangārei.
Takeaway owners fined $1200 after breaching standards
Officers realised the takeaway owners had tampered with the food grade certificate.
Kaikohe family loses home in Anzac Day blaze
No one was home at the time because they were preparing for an Anzac Day dawn service.
The boy in a coma: 7yo's death-defying recovery after hit by car on SH1
Mum grateful for prayers: "They didn't know if he was going to open his eyes."
Rāhui disregard: Tourists swamp Mermaid Pools despite plea to stay away
Unfamiliarity with Maori culture leads to a breach of rāhui at famous Northland pools.
Watch: Great white shark chews motor as family fish
Reece Samuels has been diving for 27 years but has never seen a shark so curious.
Four divers rescued off Matauri Bay, Northland
All divers were found safe and well, say rescuers.
'That's my team in there': Bar owner runs into danger
Patrons had wrestled a loaded gun from a man just before Harmeet Batra arrived.
Woman rescued, drives home after water incident
Emergency services were initially told people had been seen "being swept off rocks".
Mermaid Pools in Matapouri a no-go zone
A rāhui is now in place over the Mermaid Pools and the access route.
Grieving father who lost half his family admits previously drink driving
He could've once been the driver who hurt others, says dad who lost half his family.
'Those guys are heroes': Pub patrons wrestle man with loaded shotgun
A man with the shotgun jumped on the bar and started demanding money.
Future youth leader among those attending youth camp
Young Northlanders join thousands at Youth Camp
Funding needed to keep bird recovery centre alive after loss of sponsor
The centre is looking for more sponsors to keep it running.
Gun fired as bar patrons take on armed robber
Guards watch over Tiki Tavern scene as police call for more information.
Ceremony at dawn preceding rahui
Visitors to Matapouri should take note of a rahui on Mermaid Pools
MPs gather for blessing of new Kaeo Bridge site
Design work underway for new two-lane bridge but funding not yet allocated.
Whangārei man charged over home-made bomb and firearms stash in court
Whangārei man charged over home-made bomb and firearms stash in court
Murder most fowl: Mangonui family devastated over pet's death
Cheeka the chicken was a well-loved member of the Tatai family for three years.