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'I never touched her': Taiawa Harawira, son of Māori rights icon, denies child sex predator charge

Prosecutors dismissed his testimony about his famous mother as "simply incredible".

Teen father who dropped 5-week-old son from chest height twice had smoked cannabis

The father is on trial over the death of his son O'Shea Tuhoe Sergeant.

Top action at Kamo in Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles tennis tournament

Wind put an edge on Saturday's men's and ladies' games, Sunday was calm for mixed doubles.

Whangārei’s first advanced cardiology trainee gets to heart of patients’ needs

Whangārei's first cardiology trainee says he's learned more than he could've in Auckland.

Person killed in logging truck crash on State Highway 15

A section of Mangakahia Rd is currently closed.

Far North hapū gather today to mark biggest signing of Te Tiriti

More Māori chiefs signed Te Tiriti at Mangungu than Waitangi.

Cyclone Gabrielle one year on: How Northland is picking up the pieces

Even though a year has passed, remnants of the storm's destruction remain.

Wonderful waves, sterling sun makes for IRB success at Waipū

The right amount of waves and sun led to a successful weekend for the IRB champs.

Whangārei police get a bit too close to head-on crash

A 31-year-old has been arrested after allegedly crashing into a police car.

A game changer for community sport: New guidelines around concussion welcomed

New guidelines around how to deal with concussions in sport comes into play this winter.

Whangamatā Beach eroded by 15 metres after Cyclone Gabrielle

Matarangi Beach in the Coromandel lost 10 metres

Teen admits role in violent armed robbery at Michael Hill

More than $50,000 worth of jewellery was stolen and three women were injured.

Threatening behaviour force Kaipara school to initiate 'precautionary' lockdown

The principal says the school gates were closed as a precautionary measure.

Have an adventure: NZTA announces detour routes ahead of Brynderwyns closure

Dates confirmed for extensive roadworks along State Highway 1.

New Port Nikau pier could boost marine sector and community, mayor says

The latest pier at the marina is due to be completed later this month.

1963 Brynderwyn bus crash that claimed 15 lives still haunts many

It's been 61 years, but the Brynderwyn bus tragedy still haunts whānau

Still-burning wetland fire forces residents to evacuate their homes

One mum says she and her children could barely breathe as they fled their home.

Watch: Rare whale shark pops up to surprise Northland fisherman

The nine-metre long shark circled the boat for about five minutes.