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Whale of a tale spectacle

A pair of humpback whales thrilled tourists in the Bay of Islands, breaching several times out of the water in full display.

NZ traveller rejects $9k intruder comp

Bay of Islands: Forest to the sea

Despite a fruitless search for great coffee, Diana Clement finds plenty to do and see in the warm and welcoming Bay of Islands.

Missing man presumed drowned

Call for consultation over Hone Heke's remains

Northland Maori leaders are calling for all Ngapuhi to be involved in determining a final resting place for Hone Heke’s bones.

Remains of Hone Heke moved to new plot

Meth-dealing mum jailed for more than two years

Lotto winner hid ticket in husband's undie drawer

'Dithering' council says it's got better, no thanks to Govt

Northland: Local cruiser adds heat to battle of the bays

Northland takes on a whole new glow from a luxury sundeck, says Rachel Tiffen.

Tourists bruised, cut, in robbery

50-plus drug arrests in North Island

More than 50 people have been arrested in two separate large-scale drug operations targeting cannabis in Northland and Hawke's Bay.

Fire in Paihia

Two charged after alleged assault

Negative press putting Dutch off NZ holiday

Ferry life still floating skipper's boat