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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'.

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.

Man on the run after assaulting cop, escaping police station

The police officer attacked was "incredibly fortunate" to escape serious harm.

Northland firefighters responding to blaze in Tutukaka

A helicopter is on the scene of a fire in Tutukaka, Northland.

Iwi unhappy at 'lack of consultation' over power project

A Northland farming trust plans to generate 3 megawatts of hydro-electric power.

'We're very proud': Elation in Tuke's home town as Team NZ wins America's Cup

Fan zones across Northland erupt as Kiwi boat crushes Italian rival 7-3.

Accused tells court he was out fishing with a cousin, not driving vehicle

Northland man elects to give evidence and call a witness in his trial in Whangārei.

Northland's tsunami siren system goes off by mistake - Northpower apologises

Northpower has apologised after Northland's tsunami sirens went off by mistake

Whangārei man escapes boat fire off Reotahi, but boat ends up on rocks

A Whangārei man is devastated a boat he spent months refurbishing was destroyed on rocks.

Exhilarating Cape Brett: Water water everywhere

The Cape Brett track is hard but worth it

Abandoned island mansion plagued by invaders for two years

New buyers emerge for $22m island as inquiries reveal two years of abandonment.

Kiwis urged to be careful in the water today after tsunami alert

Civil Defence's message to Kiwis returning to waters as GeoNet predicts future quakes.

Problems with tsunami sirens to be investigated - Far North Mayor

Tsunami sirens on the Aupouri Peninsula were affected by a Top Energy power outage today.

Tsunami warning: 'We want people to take this seriously' - National Emergency Management Agency

People who have evacuated to higher ground are told to stay put.

Inexperience and infrastructure costs blamed for local government dysfunction

Three main factors get in the way of good governance, says a veteran councillor.

Wave surges hit Northland; threat downgraded

Tsunami risk to Northland from earthquake.

Monster earthquakes: 'I thought it was an evil spirit'

The first of three massive quakes struck in the dead of night - about 2.30am.