Seven dead on roads this Easter - almost double the combined toll of 2019/2020
Seven people have died on New Zealand roads since Thursday evening.
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Rescue helicopter base to move after noise annoys neighbours
The lifesaving Northland rescue helicopter base will move because of excessive noise.
One dead in Northland crash involving motorcycle - seventh Easter weekend fatality
The fatality is the seventh of Easter weekend.
Skipper rescued after yacht smashes against rocks at Tutukaka
Coastguard launches a late-night rescue mission after call for help from stricken yacht.
Northland's Matapouri Rd scene of fatal crash
Northland's 2021 road toll rises to 7 after death near Matapouri
Māori-Crown Relations Minister Kelvin Davis visits Pātaua occupation
'We'll block the road if we have to': Occupiers tell Māori-Crown Relations Minister.
Cyclist critically injured in crash in Ruakākā, Northland
A cyclist has been critically injured in a crash in Ruakākā, Northland, this morning.
Judge tells Northland man his offending was very serious
Northlander jailed for nearly two years over a raft of violent offending.
Last minute ticket purchase nets $4.25m Powerball win
Northland woman won $4.25m with Lotto and Powerball with a last-minute ticket
ASB Regional scoreboard: How is your local economy coping?
A table ranking regional economic performance reflects the two speeds of the recovery.
Hora Hora forced to field reserve players due to injuries
Kamo run riot over Hora Hora in a opening of the Tyrepower club rugby.
Kiwi rugby star who showed the naysayers
Future rugby star was told being part-Chinese and small meant she wouldn't make it
Housing move 'decreasing the rental pool' - landlords representative
New Government announcements won't help desperate renters and the homeless.
Advocate, Herald 'legend' Tony Verdon dies aged 67
'He was a generous, gentle guy and a bloody good joker. Everybody loved Tony.'
Principal wants to know why predator priest was sent to school
Pompallier College's principal has urged any other abuse survivors to come forward.
'I am in serious trouble': What rapist cop told Police Commissioner
Former top cop Mike Bush said jailed officer 'is known to me personally'.
Quakes triggered hundreds of landslides on Raoul Island
More than 300 landslides have been identified on Raoul Island since the March 5 quakes.
More engagement with iwi and councils at the forefront
Plans for more housing projects are being mooted by the new Kāinga Ora boss in Northland.
'Tsunami of patients': NZ hospitals in crisis after biggest January, February on record
One hospital declared a code black yesterday after reaching capacity.
Police officer's appeal over sex crimes against workmate dismissed
The police officer's appeal was dismissed by the court.
Mana whenua occupy DoC land claiming it was unfairly taken
A group claiming mana whenua of Pātaua South has occupied an area of contested land.
Whangārei early childhood centre's pataka kai teaching valuable lessons
Whangārei's Geckos Early Learning Centre builds pataka kai to help feed community
Ngāti Hine leader rejects 'problematic' offer on homeless
It is up to the marae if they want to temporarily house the homeless in Northland.
Car gutted by fire in Kerikeri
Blaze is thought to have been started by a battery resting on the back seat.
Woman found guilty while her partner will be re-tried
Jury unable to reach verdict on man allegedly involved in police pursuit in the Far North.
'We want the whenua back': Iwi occupies DoC land in Northland
Te Waiariki and Ngāti Kororā are protesting a potential sale of the land at Pātaua South.
Meth dealers appeal sentences in Supreme Court
Two unrelated meth offenders are appealing their sentences in the Supreme Court today.
Whangārei Mayor opposed to Government putting fluoride in council water supply
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai is against Government moves to fluoridate water supplies.
Sweet revenge: NZ couple get last laugh with pineapple harvest
"Because it's never been done before here ... people thought it could never be done."
'Our hearts will never mend': Grieving couple seek police apology over 'lies'
Jennifer Roys believes her interactions with police have made Natasha's life worthless.
Mangawhai locals marvel at magnificent mako cruising the waters
To spot a short-finned mako in shallow water is unusual but not unheard of.
Exclusive: How 'vulnerable' hospital services will change
Services have been flagged as vulnerable: what that means, and how they could change.
Judge to sum up in trial over police chase where shots fired
The Crown says the pair's explanation for being on Ninety Mile Beach is 'nonsensical'.
Man on the run after assaulting cop, escaping police station
The police officer attacked was "incredibly fortunate" to escape serious harm.