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York proving mind over matter

Steve York did just three road rides before tackling four laps of Lake Taupō in 33 hours.

Scammer ordered to pay back $7000 to victims in online ticket scam

A Whangārei woman has been ordered to pay back money to victims she "ripped off".

Community charged after landlord requests removal of EV station

The EV charger was installed five years ago by Northpower.

Watch: Kiwi traveller's incredible footage captures hidden gems of NZ

'I just want to show the world how diverse and amazing New Zealand really is.'

'All lies': Fatal crash driver says cops washed away evidence

They wanted to cover up that they'd ignored warnings about the road, driver claims.

Follow the money - the big money behind rodeo opposition

Whangarei's rodeo is off for a year after being targeted by animal rights' activists.

Port in a storm: Leaked report reveals details of moving Auckland's port and when to do it

Move the Auckland port? Part 1 in a series on the biggest issue to face the city in years.

Northland's newest pro golfer keeping his head

With a baby coming and a potential Japan Golf Tour card, Brown will have his hands full.

Can NRU get junior rugby right?

Changes are afoot for Northland junior rugby, possibly including the Taniwha Shield.

Celebration of two ocean-voyaging traditions

Tuia 250 journey felt like a joint celebration of two ocean voyaging traditions.

Opinion: $6.6m cycleway shows Whangārei's coming of age

Comment: Whangārei is growing up and ditching the trainer wheels.

Hallowed sporting ground abandoned to homeless

Inside Whangārei's Jubilee Park, a former league ground and now a home for the destitute.

Whangārei businessman Keith Andrews to be farewelled

Whangārei's Keith Andrews is being remembered today after dying aged 65.

Family of 13-year-old who died at school hit by 'distressing' comments

Student who collapsed and died had an undiagnosed medical condition.

Physio accused of deceit on trial

Whangārei physio accused of defrauding ACC of tens of thousands of dollars on trial.

'Mother Load' wool nappy idea turns heads at competition

A Kaikohe mum has come up with the idea of biodegradable disposable wool nappies.

'Beautiful girl with bubbly personality': Tributes for 13yo who died at school

A 13-year-old girl's death at Kamo Intermediate has left staff and students reeling.

Cricket: NZ A hold on under England barrage

At 99 for 6, NZ A were in trouble as England's bowlers looked to pounce.