Jono Ridler tells of shark encounter on Northland leg of 1600km ocean swim
“One shark was swimming next to me, not too long after starting. “I swam myself to the IRB,…
Victoria Police make more than 100 arrests, seize 30 weapons during first weeks of shopping centre operations
Police say more than 100 people have been arrested in the first three weeks of an operation targeting…
Rare dolphin spotted in Bay of Islands, DOC urges reports
Locals and visitors in the Bay of Islands are being urged to report sightings of a rare dolphin…
Guinness World Records confirms Northland trio can claim glory for longest golf ball catch
As the cost of flying out an official from Guinness was nearly $30,000, which didn’t include travel costs,…
Humpback whale sighting delights fishers in Northland’s Bream Bay
“He was jumping out of the water and flapping his fins all over the place; he was showing…
Northland Rugby names Natarsha Ganley to lead women’s programme as Shalders steps up to Black Ferns 7s
A referee for almost 15 years — including the past decade at first-class level — she recently returned…
Northland leisure marching team all about fun, fitness and friendship
“Thirty of the teams marched through the morning. The balance finishing after a half hour lunch break, during…
Pilot whale stranding at Northland’s Twilight Beach: 27 dead
“We are always ready to go because this is the season and this is what happens,” Waitai said.…
Northland kuia and documentary star Isey Cross farewelled at 106
“It feels like they’re back together, reunited,” he said. “Isey and James were like shining lights … I…
Documentary star Isey Cross dies aged 106
Northland centenarian and documentary star Isey Cross of Kawakawa has died, aged 106. In 2021, a documentary followed…
Māori Language Week 2025: Te Tai Tokerau Tāne cricket side celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori in Paihia
After the dawn match, the team visited Te Waimate Mission in Waimate North, which is recognised as an…
Connections restored after One NZ internet outage hit thousands in Auckland, Northland
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