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Surfer shares heartfelt thanks after reunion with rescuers

A reunion for surfer who suffered a cardiac arrest in the waves at Mangawhai Heads.

Iwi wants Crown to pay for return of hapū land, site of former Towai school

'Our people also want to know whether we can trust the crown in these matters.'

Lack of support: Northland principals hit back over bad behaviour in classrooms

It's not about naughtiness, it's about kids who are seriously disturbed, says principal.

'Our most successful one so far': Thousands attend Waipu Easter Carnival

'It really takes the whole of Waipu to make this possible.'

Teen breaks his own national record in 100m backstroke

"I didn’t expect to break my own record, but it feels pretty good."

Massive Ruakākā solar farm could provide half of Northland's power

The proposal is to establish a solar farm with around 200,000 photovoltaic solar panels.

Ruakākā highway service centre finally going ahead after decade of delays

Now is the right time for the Ruakākā highway development, director Barry Trass says.

Robert Webb thanks public for $43K in donations to keep the centre alive

We didn’t really expect this overwhelming sort of support from the public.

Whangape Harbour scrub fire treated as suspicious, firefighter says

The scrub fire decimated 50ha of vegetation.

Mangamuka homicide: Police name Far North stabbing victim

Police have arrested three people in relation to the Mangamuka homicide in the Far North.

Grandmother ‘heartbroken’ after losing everything in Northland house fire

“I still can’t get over the shock that my home is no more."

Far North community furious at drivers illegally parking across disabled parks

'Frustrating for our customers who are actually disabled,' a business owner says.

Appeal for sightings of vehicle linked to Ruakākā homicide

Police are on the lookout for a vehicle of interest in connection to the Ruakākā homicide.

'My mum just has this beautiful approach to life' Family ask for support after mum injured in crash

'It was a scary and traumatic experience for all of us,' Molloy family say.

Northland's most lucrative speed cameras revealed

Research suggests the presence of cameras may help reduce the severity of crashes.

OBIT: Northland rugby stalwart Don Hewitt remembered

Northland rugby legend Don Hewitt remembered as 'best and fairest week in, and week out'.

Man in serious condition after crashing into Kerikeri clothing store

A car driven by a man in his 80s crashed into a shop window.

'Admiring' young fans lend their support to Blues ahead of Fijian Drua clash

'I want to be like them and play rugby at the top level some day.'