Search for missing teen off Waihī Beach enters third day
There's been four water deaths in a nightmare three days along New Zealand's coasts.
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Deadly crashes: Three killed in Northland smash, four dead in Waikato
Emergency services were called to the scene on Whananaki Rd at 2.15am.
Pay us fairly, NorthTec tutors plead
Two NorthTec tutors call pay offer is a slap in the face as industrial action continues.
One dead after incident at Langs Beach, Northland
St John sent three vehicles to the scene this morning but one person died.
Woman dies on notorious beach while trying to save her child
Woman dies on Northland beach while trying to save her child
Water thieves: Up to 40,000 litres emptied from school tanks
Water theft from school a new low during prolonged water crisis in Northland
Murderer 'tried to convince himself' killing was accident
The killer 'changed his mind' about his plea once faced with 'bleak' 15 years in prison.
Far North council needs to 'turbo-charge' solutions to water shortages, Shane Jones says
Shane Jones has announced $2m for water supplies in the Far North while berating council.
Haere mai: International students get traditional welcome at Waitangi
The welcome was an opportunity to extend manaakitanga to the newly arrived students.
Boarding school scholarship gives kids a 'new lease on life'
Boarding school helped one ex-student go from being needy to a strong young man.
Further water restrictions imposed on Far North
The Kaitaia show is going ahead this weekend despite the severe region-wide drought.
Pouto: The epitome of mana
Trip to Pouto challenged all I thought I knew about mana and strength, writes Adam Pearse.
Fatal stabbing: Jury decides it's not murder or even manslaughter
He walks free from court despite fatally stabbing a drunk man.
Top breeding season in Northland for rare fairy tern
This small, dainty coastal tern is the most endangered of New Zealand's endemic birds.
Murder-accused expected to learn his fate today
Jury in Whangārei murder trial expected to start deliberating today.
Far North District Council reveals plans for supplementary water supplies
Fresh concerns have been raised about the Far North's water shortages.
Desperate for water: Residents describe life in drought zone
Extreme water shortages and a scorching summer are proving a tough mix for Northland.
Man jailed for dangerous driving that killed innocent woman
Randall Wilson didn't pay for $108 in fuel and drove off, killing an innocent driver.
Mussels cook to death as temperatures soar in Northland
Mussels cook to death - as temperatures soar in Northland
One of the two stab wounds proved fatal
Forensic pathologist gives evidence in murder trial of a Northland man.
Two farms fined nearly $75,000 for effluent discharges
Fonterra clamps down on non-compliant Northland dairy farms by stopping milk collection.
Stan Semenoff Logging keeps transport licence
A decision to revoke the transport licence for a Northland truck company has been dropped.
Dog attack: 33 sheep killed by roaming canine
Sheep had their "throats ripped out or their faces caved in", others drowned in a creek.
Government declares drought in Northland and parts of Auckland
An adverse weather event has been declared in all of Northland and parts of Auckland.
Man at centre of three-hour standoff sentenced
After three hours and as police moved into a property, Hiko Komene gave himself up.
Unpaid road user charges: Northland company owes $530,000
Company operated at least 68 truck and trailer units which were liable for road charges.
Woman whose house tested positive for meth ordered to pay up despite not being at fault
Tenancy Tribunal says she must pay $659 to landlord for checks on home and cleaning.
Dogged defence force: NZ's four-legged wildlife protectors
Meet the front line of New Zealand's defence against millions of insatiable killers.
Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill
Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill making its way through Parliament.
Tutukaka Marine green lights up with musicians
Local musicians wow hundreds in Tutukaka on a pleasant evening.
'She was a hero': Woman drags two struggling teens out of rip
Rachel Taylor 'sprinted' into the surf wearing a dress with dog Mylo to save two teens.
The great Kiwi camping holiday - for beginners
Nervous about camping for the first time? Here's where to start.
Mystery illness robs Whangārei 6-year-old of her ability to talk and walk
"She understands 100 per cent but she cannot communicate back to us."
Kerre McIvor: Pros and cons when the heat is on
COMMENT: Long hot summer means swimming, ice blocks - and drought and water restrictions.