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Principals quitting in droves as burnout, teacher shortages hit schools
Nearly 1000 principals have quit nationwide in just three years.
Condor Sevens: The unlikely high school champions nobody saw coming
Coach Tom Peyton built this title run over three years on a zero budget.
'Addiction is savage, but there is always a way back': Far North meth fight
As most homes are on septic tanks, wastewater testing doesn't give true picture of use.
'They trusted this man:' Stonemason pocketed $124k from small family business
Colin Gillies created fake invoices with his personal bank details to intercept the money.
Hornet hunt: 27 queens and 17 nests found in Auckland as MPI ramps up search
Over 4000 public reports have helped keep the yellow-legged hornet population contained.
How Northland creatives are turning Black Friday into something uniquely Kiwi
Helena Bay Gallery showcases works from more than 150 New Zealand artists.
Motorcyclist dies in crash north of Kaikōura
Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash site shortly after 10am.
Hundreds of Northland council jobs in limbo as regional reforms spark concern
The plan would scrap all 11 regional councils for mayor‑led boards.
Class action filed against Transpower and contractor over Northland outage
About 180,000 people lost power for days after a tower collapse near Glorit.
‘His laugh was infectious’: Community celebrates life of Monty Knight
Wayne Brown suggested renaming the hall the ‘Monty Knight Memorial Hall’.
‘A loving father and husband': Tributes flow for Wānaka mountain guide who died on Aoraki Mt Cook
Thomas Vialletet died alongside an American client while trying to ascend the mountain.
Respected guide among two dead after Aoraki Mt Cook tragedy
Two other members of the group were airlifted from the mountain uninjured.
How solar could ease NZ’s $42b power pain
Power costs have jumped 40% in five years as ageing assets strain the grid.
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.
Housing minister vows Far North among biggest winners in Govt’s new housing plan
The plan shifts to a data‑driven model for social and affordable homes.
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.
How do you make beer taste better at 30,000 feet? Air NZ says it’s cracked it
Parrotdog’s Dash-hound IPA has been designed specifically for Air NZ's in-flight menu.
Rebel voices: How Te Pāti Māori outcasts claim mediation turned sour
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi reveals that she initiated her own reconciliation with MPs.
Lawyer opens free iwi-based legal clinic in Tauranga
The 2025 Tower Local Hero Medallist has partnered with Ngāti Ranginui and the CAB.
‘Dad was very much a helper’: Family honours Wayne Semenoff’s legacy
The 76-year-old died in a farming accident on his Broadwood farm earlier this month.
Police name teen killed in 4WD crash on Far North beach
Samuel Herdman, 17, died when a 4WD rolled on Tokerau Beach.
Public farewell planned for Far North businessman Monty Knight
Knight, 80, will be publicly remembered in Kaitāia on Wednesday after his alleged murder.
'It's a bit unique': First-time protesters plan harbour bridge convoy
Fisherman Ben Chissell says the protest grew from a Facebook post in October.
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.
Political leaders mourn Monty Knight, the man who put Kaitāia on the map
Knight, 80, was allegedly murdered in the Far North on Sunday.
'First ticket I've bought in maybe 10 years': Family to buy first home with $18m Lotto win
'It means my parents can finally retire, they have worked so hard to give us a good life'.
'Fully open': Brynderwyn Hills complete after crews beat the clock
The planned second SH1 closure from November 20 to 23 is no longer needed.