Former MP Pita Paraone has been elected as the new chair of the Waitangi National Trust Board. He replaces Jeremy Williams who steps down after three years in the role.

Coastguard Northern Region wishes to advise boaties who use either the Raglan or Kawhia Harbours that they can now access Coastguard's Nowcasting Marine safety service before they leave the harbour on marine VHF Channel 21 following the installation of a new repeater near Raglan recently.

Six cadets from Nelson's TS Talisman will have the opportunity of a lifetime in July next year, as part of an offshore sailing voyage from New Zealand to New Caledonia.

Before I head to Canada on a two year working holiday visa I want to see more of Aotearoa. Last weekend I decided to go up north to Cape Reinga with a friend exploring Northland. The Beauty of the northern region is a wonder itself!

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Shane Carson and Cherie Taylor of Canterbury said 'I do' in the nude this morning for The Edge radio station's 'Nudie Nuptials' live on The Edge and TV3's Sunrise and in front of 48 of their closest friends and family.

Two New Zealand companies have lead the way, in what is seen as the first large scale commercial supply agreement for biofuel, announced today at a ceremony in the Bay of Islands.

Shane Carson and Cherie Taylor of Canterbury have just over a week to get ready for The Edge 'Nudie Nuptials.' It's time for them to work out, wax and tan in preparation for their big day.