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Can you still bag a bargain at op shops?

Shoppers have noticed a marked increase in prices at their favourite opportunity stores.

'We didn’t expect this': Whangārei couple's identical triplets mean seven kids under seven

Whangārei couple's triplets expand family to nine

Dargaville residents "terrified and frustrated" by noisy burnouts

'Everyone including my wife and me is terrified.'

'It’s really tough for our whānau': Schools requesting charity aid as cost of living bites

Schools are doing their bit to help while families struggle to afford the basics.

Baby with broken bones and a brain bleed didn't get medical help for two weeks

His father has now been jailed for failing to seek medical care for the then 7-week-old.

Police working hard to uncover details behind death of Jo Sione-Lauaki

An investigation into the unexplained death of the Dargaville woman is continuing.

Coastal Cannibals examines the intersection of economic development and its impact on mana whenua

Thesis received the 2024 Vice Chancellor’s Best Thesis Award.

Mangawhai Surf Club signs agreement with council to fix major slip

Funds have been found and repair work could begin in October.

News briefs from the Far North - Kaitāia book launch, council on the move and emergency services' plea

News snippets from the Far North.

Māori leader calls for Kaipara mayor’s resignation over Māori ward move

Dame Naida Glavish says push to scrap Māori ward is unacceptable.

Nature-loving family design home nestled among native forest

Architectural designer Brett Hulley designed his home with their lifestyle in mind.

News briefs from the Far North - Fuel study in pipeline, ute seized after death

News snippets from the Far North.

'We trusted you:' Woman stole from Rebel Sport and friend who gave her a job

Skye Renes got rid of some stolen items after being tipped off by police connections.

Cause of 'zombie fish' snapper illness still unknown

Tests are now being run in sick snapper for high levels of aluminium.

Watch: Luxon announces overhaul of Education Review Office to lift achievement

More than 200 people also gathered on Parliament's lawns today to protest s7AA repeal.

Kaitāia water tank scheme for Te HIku homes looking for new apprentices after 100th tank installed

100th water tank installed at Te HIku home by Far North initiative.

Far North teen allegedly used red and blue lights to stop women motorists

Teen arrested for impersonating police by using red and blue flashing lights.

Family still in dark over mum's mystery death

Grieving whānau expect 600 people for Dargaville mum Jo Sione-Lauaki's tangi.