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Hansen standing strong in paddle scene

MAIN PIC MC270117NADSUP1.JPGStand up paddle boarder Marcus Hansen will soon be swapping the tranquil waters of Whangarei's Town Basin

'Take tsunami sirens seriously'

JS141116NADQUAKE115.JPG A planned surf lesson for a group of international students at Sandy Bay went ahead yesterday after instructors

It's playtime - for pupils and dolphins

SUP031116NADdolphins004.JPG and/or SUP031116NADdolphins003.JPG and/or SUP031116NADdolphins001.JPG/Swimming photographer Sophie Roselt

Rare duck's life saved

The discovery of rare pateke - native brown teal ducks - in a part of Northland they are not normally found has excited conservationists. But

NZ's hottest northern property spots

Can't afford to buy a house in Auckland and think you're running out of options? Ruled out Tauranga and Hamilton? Where are the next northern property hotspots?

Poor Knights Islands: Something in the water

Natalie Akoorie finds she's a little wobbly on her sea legs but her husband gets to enjoy the rich sealife of the Poor Knights Islands.

Dive in for a wild encounter

At the sea life-rich Poor Knights, Donna McIntyre and family let the fish find them.

Northland: Stunning coast of quiet bays

The beautiful Tutukaka Coast in Northland is a great getaway from the city even in the cooler season, writes Scott Kara.