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'I was s*** scared': Court hears police interview with woman telling of childhood sex abuse

The defendant belongs to one of NZ's most prominent families of Māori rights activists.

'I'm effectively cured': Gene-editing trial proves promising for treating rare disorder

Judy Knox no longer takes drugs for her potentially fatal disorder, hereditary angioedema.

Rugby league fundraiser for youth attracts major sporting talent

Among the star-studded line up are Kiwi players Ruben Wiki, Duane Mann, and Jerry Suesue.

Northland's median weekly rent revealed

Whangārei had the highest median weekly rental price in Northland according to Trade Me

Former Blues rugby player mourns loss of two family members and dog in crash

Their car smashed into a tree, bursting into flames.

Undersized, over the limit and prohibited: Scallop divers break all the rules

The two men were caught in the Whangārei Harbour late last year.

Head Hunters-linked duo appear in Auckland court together for first time on murder charge

Samuel Curle died weeks after he was found on the Kaipara Coast Highway in November.

Better food security: Northland Edible Garden Trail helps residents be more self-sustainable

Want to start a food forest but don't know how? Join the Northland Edible Garden Trail.

'We’ll get remarkably quiet': Businesses face tough decisions ahead of Brynderwyns closure

Transport companies will “have to pass costs on”.

Fight for historic Ruapekapeka Pā battle grounds continues

More hapū management is part of the action plan for the next three years.

A few showers forecast for anniversary weekend unlikely to deter visitors

There are plenty of activities to do in the north rain or shine, leaders say.

Protesters block access as talks fall through over Far North fishing comp

The contest protesters have received strict scrutiny from tangata whenua hapū Matakairiri.

'Much-loved by all': Father named as roadworker killed on the job

Gabriel Fa'amausili is being remembered as a man who cared deeply for his family.

The woman putting Whangārei cafes on the map one sip at a time

Ever wondered who Sip is? Meet the dental hygienist behind the popular cafe reviews.

'Cyclonic vortex' forecast to bring rain for weekend one year since deadly floods

Holiday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.

Rain for Auckland Anniversary Weekend, one year since deadly floods

Holiday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.

Fire investigator says Matauri Bay house fire deliberately lit

Someone reportedly broke into the lounge and started the fire.

Some Northlanders call for deputy PM to step in and help Wikileaks founder

However, a security and intelligence analyst believed support for Assange was unlikely.