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Christmas parking wars: Drivers resort to using trolleys, cones and even themselves to save a space
One in seven drivers say they've clashed with other road users over a parking space.
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DoC tracks Muriwai gannets to map bird flu risk
The tracking will run until 2026, when the birds moult their tail feathers.
Northland solar farm to power Ryman retirement villages nationwide
The Maungatūroto solar farm will supply about two-thirds of Ryman villages' power needs.
'I’m on 2-minute-noodles': Northland's over 40s shut out of work
Nearly 1400 people aged 40-54 are on Jobseeker Support in Whangārei.
Te Pāti Māori leadership challenged by ex-Kiingitanga spokesperson at AGM
Former Kiingitanga voice Ngira Simmonds openly questioned the party leaders.
From crimson to gold: The hidden rainbow of pōhutukawa around the motu
Hawaiian ōhiʻa lehua shows the same family flowering from crimson to white.
The offspring: How heirs to Kiwi family fortunes earn their keep
Meet the heirs of New Zealand's wealthiest families.
'People are visibly on edge': Dogs mauled woman in front yard attack
One victim was airlifted to Whangārei Hospital with serious bite wounds.
Letters: We don't need a rates cap; What a life sentence to hand to our young
OPINION: Readers hot on the issue of Govt rejecting NZ's emission reduction targets.
'Our little miracle': Baby who flatlined with whooping cough still fighting
Eden Taylor-Gillespie flatlined after a full-body seizure from malignant pertussis.
Fisher horrified by pus-like growths on mullet in Waipu Estuary
MPI is testing the diseased mullet, with results due in about four weeks.
Insanity defence sought for woman charged after toddler found in suitcase on bus
The toddler was discovered alive in luggage on a Whangārei to Auckland bus in August.
‘Only one chance’: Northland council urges Kaipara to shut Kai Iwi boat ramp
Jack Craw warns one contaminated boat visit could permanently alter the lakes.
Second rain band to lash Auckland overnight, possible thunderstorms
Earlier torrential rain left cars driving through door-high flooding in Onehunga.
Surface flooding in Auckland as torrential rain hits and more wild weather looms
A second burst of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms is due around midnight.
Kaipara leader calls for boat ban at Kai Iwi Lakes over invasive clam threat
Nearly 19,000 people are expected at Kai Iwi Lakes this year, many with boats.
Hundreds of Northland council jobs in limbo as regional reforms spark concern
The plan would scrap all 11 regional councils for mayor‑led boards.
Small Northland park joins elite list with first international Green Flag Award
Pou Tu O Te Rangi Harding Park is one of five NZ winners this year.
Appeal Court upholds Northland meth dealer’s jail term
Police linked Carlyn Anderson to nearly a kilogram of meth sold in two Northland towns.
Expelled Te Pāti Māori MP claims spending was under budget amid overspend allegations
An email reportedly from Parliamentary Service says the MP came in under budget.
One of the biggest crane lifts in New Zealand for new bridge north of Wairoa
Thursday's lift will be a sight to behold, and a joy for the community of Te Reinga.
Iwi calls for Te Pāti Māori president to step down after fiery hui
More than 200 people attended the Ngāpuhi hui at Kohewhata Marae in Kaikohe.
Northland schools push back on Govt’s move to drop Te Tiriti obligation
The Education Act 2020 was amended this month to drop the Treaty duty of school boards.
Bruce Cotterill: Why Air NZ’s CEO might need to travel more
OPINION: It's getting hard to remain silent about the national icon.
Rāhui scaled back as search for missing man nears 'last stages'
Searchers have spent a week scouring waters after two fishers failed to return.
Four NZ courses named among Golf.com's top 100
Tara Iti is the highest ranked New Zealand course at 19th on the list.
Heavy rain batters North Island as multiple warnings remain in place, state highway flooded
Auckland faces an early morning soaking as the downpour moves east.
'Fully open': Brynderwyn Hills complete after crews beat the clock
The planned second SH1 closure from November 20 to 23 is no longer needed.
Search for man missing off Whangārei coast enters its fifth day
More than 45 volunteers have spent over 190 hours scouring Northland waters.
What NZ homes a $55m Lotto win could (and couldn’t) buy you
There's a record Lotto draw tonight. Tomorrow, the winner can go house shopping.