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Top chefs dish up top tips for creating Christmas feast on a budget

Plus two recipes to brighten up your festive fare this holiday season.

Photos: Runners given a splash of colour as The Ray White Hatea Loop Challenge takes off

The event attracted a great crowd of all ages.

Sweet deal: Six tonnes of 'wonky' kūmara rescued

Wonky Box has expanded its produce distribution operation and now delivers locally.

'It's a set up': Pound worker maintains he didn't poison the milk

A judge has reserved his decision after the case closed this week.

Pharmacist who heckled Ardern struck off after denouncing Govt's Covid response

The pharmacist heckled the former PM at a press conference, leading to it being shut down.

Having to turn away people on Christmas Day is heartbreaking, Salvation Army says

It's heart-breaking says the Salvation Army

Farmers urged to be vigilant as fall armyworm confirmed in Northland

Several cases of fall armyworm have been confirmed on Northland farms lately.

'Fear in our community' Residents anxious as Kāinga Ora plans 50-house village

The changes threaten a major upheaval to residents' way of life.

Rebels kidnapping trial: Guilty verdicts after four-day deliberation

The men were charged with kidnapping and violent offences including firearms.

A broken highway: Transport Minister's pledge to prioritise Brynderwyns bypass route

Waka Kotahi NZTA is calling for feedback on closure dates of the Brynderwyn Hills.

'I got a glimpse of an eyeball': Couple delighted with rare find while fishing off rocks

Graham and Alison Pickering were fishing when they found a rare sea creature.

Focus on environment and te reo learning sees Far North principal win major award

Panguru principal Mina Pomare-Peita earns major award for school's te reo-based education

Photos: Historic fight night for world titles shines bright in Whangārei

World-class boxing lit up the stage in Whangārei in front of an excited crowd.

So much going on: Great day had by all at popular Whangārei A&P Show

Kids and adults had a great time at the 142nd show.

Firefighter recounts fighting the Australian bush fires as he returns home

A Northland firefighter talks about his experiences battling bushfires in Queensland.

Council's Christmas tree comes with a twist

There are 13,750 mappable outdoor LEDs within the new Christmas tree.

Businesses offering better work perks as staff expectations rise

Staff are demanding more work-life balance and businesses are rising to the challenge.

'They just bring joy to people':' Meet the man making a living out of blowing bubbles

He has three Guinness World Records.