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Sun 19 May 2013
Sat 18 May 2013
Waka return from epic voyage
Two waka hourua (double-hulled ocean-going canoes) have returned home to Northland after an epic, ten-month journey to Rapanui (Easter Island) and back. The journey...
Rescue helicopter called to ship off Northland
A crew member has been rescued from a cruise ship north of Cape Reinga, after suffering a serious eye injury.
All in a day's work
Matt Andrew continues his progression towards the World 24-hour Mountain Bike Championships this weekend as he takes on a 24-hour race in Rotorua.
Harding Shield lads in squad
Club rugby's in form players have been given a foot in the door by Northland's ITM Cup coaches, but there is nothing being promised just yet.
Good vantage spots for action
Today is the first competition day of the International Rally of Whangarei
Boys' High swing third championship
There's just no stopping the Whangarei Boys' High School golf team. They have been crowned Northland secondary schools champions for the third time in a row.
Drug accused loses secrecy bid
A man accused of selling meth and cannabis to a woman has lost his bid for continued name suppression but still can't be identified
Hammer blow wrecked man's life
Only hours after receiving the Western Sharks' best player award, rugby-mad Kevin Morrissy was struck with a hammer by two young men outside a drinking hole.
Regional council says no to most GE views
Despite receiving 314 submissions calling for genetic engineering precautions in the Regional Policy Statement, Northland Regional Council has rejected them all
Cost of Pakeha progress counted
The Waitangi Tribunal has heard how Northland rivers have gone from clear and teeming with fish to polluted and all but lifeless in a generation.
No seat for NRU on Blues board
Now that the Blues has announced a new partnership with a private investment company - fans will definitely see a pre-season game for the next seven years.
Fri 17 May 2013
$365m boost to refinery
The first signs of a $365 million expansion to the Marsden Pt oil refinery will start being visible to the general public next week with work starting on removing...
Relief in sight with final sealing
The roundabout on Whangarei's Riverside Dr that has been causing traffic jams for commuters is ready for its final seal and is just waiting for suitable dry weather...
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