Murderer appeals due to prison brain injury
Akuhata's lawyer said the case should have been handled differently.
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Kiwi in NSW: Bushfire 'like looking into the gates of Hades'
Northland woman bracing herself for today's forecast of 'catastrophic' fire danger.
Biking through history in Northland
A cycling adventure in Northland turns into a refreshing glimpse at NZ's past.
First contact, 250 years on - flotilla arrives at Waitangi
Friday's scenes of waka paddling out to greet sailing ships a flashback to 1769.
'Happy Meal' healthcare: Why drive-through plans have stalled
Dr Lance O'Sullivan has had a change of heart.
High prices blamed for a drop in property values
Combined with lower interest rates that will lead to better affordability.
Woman dies in fall from moving vehicle, man charged
Man charged with dangerous driving causing death, failing to ascertain injury.
Court scrap lodged then dodged over council election result
A legal challenge sought to unseat newly-elected Northland regional councillors.
One dead after vehicle incident in Ohaeawai
The incident involved a single vehicle on State Highway 12.
Virtual reality uses various scenarios for training firefighters
New fire fighting training technology provides scenarios just like the real thing.
Serious crash closes SH1; traffic diverted
A crash has closed off part of SH1 in Oakleigh, Northland.
School bus tragedy: Parents call for bus warning lights
Ten years ago Coroner called for flashing lights on school buses - but nothing happened.
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car in Northland
St John Ambulance took one person to hospital with serious injuries.
Man who drove family into lamp posts has sentence reduced
Man who drove his family into lamp posts has his sentence reduced by two and a half years.
Outrage as family's Christmas tree poisoned
Tree attack has taken a piece of family history and left property owners with bills.
12yo girl struck by truck after getting off school bus
Twelve-year-old hit after getting off a school bus north of Kaitaia on Friday.
On the beat with New Zealand's best canine police duo
Being a police dog handler is not a job for the faint hearted.
Family travel: Waitangi verdict - 'super awesome'
Paihia is perfect when the dolphins come out to play, writes Alexia Santamaria.
'I'm not going to change': Shane Jones on PM's scoldings
There are two people who can boss Shane Jones about. Neither is PM Jacinda Ardern.
Stolen Gallipoli medal found one year later
Bruce McNabb had given up hope of seeing his late great-uncle's medal again.
$350,700 boost helps food rescue programme grow in North
Food that otherwise would have been dumped feeds hungry families instead.
Court gives Northland boat builder green light to use reserve
Legal battle spanning more than two decades in Northland almost over
Mayor and councillors sworn in
Climate change and rising population to challenge Whangārei District councillors.
Food programme to expand across Northland thanks to $350,000 boost
Grant from the Ministry for the Environment's Waste Minimisation Fund for Northland.
Cameron Leslie's life-changing 18 days
Leslie, 29, had to leave his five-week old baby behind to chase his dreams.
Police graduate: Honour to lead karanga at graduation
Northland mum leads karanga at Police college graduation.
Police share meaning of tattoos as part of recruitment campaign
Campaign around skin art to encourage more people from North and Auckland to join police.
Fleeing man found in mangroves by police dog and handler
Chase for a man leads a police dog and handler through mangroves near Whangārei Harbour.
Peace at Porotī: The last musket war
This photo fills the gap in our understanding of a crucial time in Whangārei's history.
Woman hit by axe as it smashes through windscreen
Drivers report errant drivers to police - talking on phone, dangerous passing, speeding.
Rawene Playcentre reopens after lengthy closure
The centre was closed in 2017 after the building was deemed unsafe
Missing for nearly two years: What happened to Traceza Urlich?
"Get in touch with us so we can let your family know you are okay:" Police.
'A mighty man': Wife shares pain of losing her wonderful husband
Tauranga man Stuart Pedersen is farewelled by hundreds after helping save his wife.
Man sentenced to jail after assault on two Whangārei police officers
Officer seriously injured, in hospital for eight days, 10 stitches to a wound on cheek