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Whangarei in line for cannabis club

Police are monitoring a group who claim to be setting up a Daktory in Whangarei - a paid club where members congregate to openly smoke cannabis.

Logging truck crashes: Drivers blamed

Five logging truck crashes in less than a month across Northland deemed "totally unacceptable and intolerable", says transport industry leader.

Axe killer denied parole

Fergus Glen was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his brother Craig in 2003 after a long-term feud between the pair.

Police dog kicked, officer assaulted

Two teenagers and one man have been arrested following an incident during which a police dog was kicked and an officer assaulted.

'She's the reason why I'm alive'

An American woman lost in the New Zealand bush for four freezing nights with her "most remarkable" mother credits her with saving her life.

Women's help sign spotted from air

The American mother and daughter lost in the bush for four days spelled out the word "help" in a bush clearing.

Miracle survival: 4 days, rugged terrain

A mother and daughter who became lost in a North Island bush had to huddle together for warmth and ration their supplies after the terrain became impenetrable.

Police search for missing mum and daughter

The car driven by a mother and daughter missing since Wednesday has been found at an entrance to a hiking track in the Tararua range.

Accused 'gave details' of double murder

A trial for a man accused of murdering his ex-partner and her daughter has had an unexpected delay after a juror was sent home.

Traffic backed up on motorway

City bound traffic is heavily congested on the Northwestern Motorway back to Hobsonville after a crash near Rosebank Rd.

Sunny but cool for Anzac day

Sunny skies have been forecast for most parts of the country tomorrow but don't forget to bring a jacket to morning Anzac parades.

Woman freed from rolled car

The one-car incident happened in South Auckland.

Motorcyclist critical after collision

A motorcyclist is in critical condition after colliding with a car on State Highway One in Northland.

Cops slam 'stupid' drivers

An act of "absolute stupidity and dangerous driving" by a fleeing motorist put innocent lives at risk, Northland's top traffic officer says.

Roads reopen after Coromandel flooding

Floodwaters have receded after heavy downpours kept emergency services busy last night with Coromandel residents climbing to higher ground.

'The water came inside my car up to my ankles'

Heavy downpours are keeping North Island fire crews busy tonight, with reports coming in of residents climbing to higher ground to escape flooding in the Coromandel.