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Napier man riding BMX the length of the country to raise $10k for men's health
Sean McFarland is targeting 100km a day to finish his trip before the end of November.
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Mercury to spend $506m on New Zealand's biggest wind farm
Mercury’s profit rose to $321m as it invests in renewable power.
Northland’s clean energy boom stalling amid weak power grid links
Energy Bridge plan aims to fix Northland grid and unlock green power projects.
'I just feel needed': Why this Auckland dentist swapped Herne Bay for Dargaville
After Kaipara's only dental clinic closed, locals pulled out their teeth with pliers.
Police swarm Dargaville after reported firearm sighting
A person has been taken into custody in Dargaville this evening.
Bittern protection fund stalled while wind farm powers ahead
Post-consent discussions have shifted Mercury's obligations to bittern protection.
'You’re not leaving here alive': Man Up worker sentenced for threats, assault of wife
A Whangārei jury found Shayne Dempster guilty on three charges.
'Even leave a note': Mum's desperate appeal for son missing for 18 days
His mother says he has not used his phone or bank account since his disappearance.
Mother’s plea as missing son’s bank account untouched for six days
His mother Angie says he had no clothes with him, and she fears for his safety.
From paddock to plate: Growing truffle boom sees Northlanders join $2500/kg trade
New Zealand has about 400 truffieres, including several in Northland.
Last Kamo lions to live out days as sanctuary closes to the public for good
Last four lions at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary retire quietly with park closed.
Health NZ apologises for miscommunication, says Dargaville Hospital will stay
Dargaville Hospital will remain in name and function under the new health hub.
Health NZ defends Dargaville overhaul, says hospital not under threat
Dargaville residents rallying to save hospital don't understand changes, says Health NZ.
Mental health checks delay progress in trial for alleged murder of Tārati Buckley
The 26-year-old man remains in custody under interim name suppression.
‘We’ve lost our hospital’: Dargaville Hospital changes spark outrage
The hospital becomes Dargaville Health Hub but Health NZ denies the changes are a loss.
'You just didn’t see it': Driver says she's lucky to be alive after hitting cow
Jenny King of Dargaville struck a black cow on Baylys Coast Rd just after 7pm on Sunday.
'He had a lot more to offer': Sisters mourn Dargaville's Pūhā Pete
Pita (Peter) Mako, 58, died after being hit by a car on State Highway 12.
Police seek sightings of alleged murder victim's distinctive RAV4
The vehicle travelled from Whirinaki to Kawakawa about 6.50am on June 1.
'Hard to believe': Quarry owner loses $4.2m council payout after Supreme Court ruling
Whangārei District Council wins legal challenge in two-decade quarry dispute.
Police seek red mountain bike linked to Far North kuia’s alleged murder
Tārati (Dorothy) Buckley, 76, was found dead at a Whirinaki property this week.
Man dies after being hit by car in Dargaville in early hours, part of SH12 closed
The serious crash happened just after 1am.
Two die in separate Northland crashes overnight
One person died after a single-vehicle crash on Arapohue Rd near Dargaville.
'Astounding': Native migratory fish found 300km upriver
DoC and Ngāti Hāua Iwi Trust used eDNA to survey 16 sites in the Whanganui catchment.
‘Captain Wilson’ farewelled as hundreds honour beloved Ponsonby principal
Origami boats and a 'Captain Wilson' hat from students adorned his coffin.