Petition will urge minister Tolley to take control of 'dysfunctional' local body.

One dead after early-morning crash.

A small tourism business in the Far North plans to grow following a $30,000 award.

A top SPCA inspector wants the man accused of bashing a puppy sent to prison.

News briefs: Fire damages Parapara home, pool closes and new Land Wars fund.

New Zealand's 19th-century wars will receive greater recognition with a new national day

Caregivers bring children to kura to confess after destructive rampage through rooms.

Brazen theft has prompted Northland farmer to offer a reward in cash or oysters.

A Blenheim youth, who was adopted as a boy, is cycling 1100km to help kids in state care.

Warning: This article is about youth suicide and may be distressing for some.

Boaties leap to the rescue when yacht comes off its moorings in Paihia.

Northlander Jack Goodhue has a real chance of pulling on the black jersey this weekend.

Steady rainfall is forecast as a low makes its way slowly down the North Island.

Hunker down - days of rain, gales and snow are on the way.

A man is in hospital with serious injuries after falling from the roof of a car.

Dog owner loses bid to get pooch back, but wins battle to keep animal alive.

Trades training in solid skills aimed at getting students ready for work in real world.

A home near Moerewa was gutted after a fire which started in the chimney.

Northland's "steaming" economy has outstripped every region except Nelson.

Kamo coach says camaraderie played big part in vital 25-12 win over spirited Sharks.

Jim Morgan, 93, and his pet were attacked by a dog last year - now it's happened again

The father of 14-year-old fleeing driver had been caught a night earlier.

Consents given to firms to take our water opened taps on furious row.

A 15-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital after a motorcycle accident

A further three locations have been confirmed positive with the fungal pest.

The boys were captured on CCTV breaking in to Kaeo's BP service station.

A serious two-car crash near Ohaeawai has left one dead and another critically hurt.

A Kaikohe photographer captures the drama as police stop a fleeing unlicensed driver.

Maori families living in sheds and buses have been offered zero-deposit homes.

Willow-Jean Prime is likely to be in the Beehive after a high placing on Labour's list.