20 months jail for man who strangled partner
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Watch: Dramatic ocean rescue - crew saved after four days
Blow by blow account on online sailing forum shows struggles crew faced in Pacific Ocean.
Waste firm plan for landfill 'risk' to Kaipara Harbour
Kaipara mayor and iwi leaders protest against new dump just outside Northland border.
Temperatures to drop 3C-4C early next week
Auckland is forecast to drop from a high of 17C today to 14C by Tuesday.
A year in the life of the First Baby
Meeting moviestars and juggling politics, it's been an eventful year for Neve.
Plants destroyed, property restrained in Northland drug sweep
During Operation Piano two properties were restrained under the Proceeds of Crimes Act.
More convictions over big meth haul
Two more of those involved in the 2016 90 Mile Beach meth seizure are convicted.
Family devastated after sheep attacked three times by roaming dogs
Just seven of family's 23 sheep survive - but for how much longer?
Hopes fade for woman missing off Matauri Bay
Incident prompts reminder to wear a lifejacket, bring a phone, and don't drink and fish.
Police appeal for witnesses after truck fatally strikes 10-year-old
Police believe there were a number of witnesses to the fatal Kamo Rd crash.
Dinghy found in search for missing Northland woman
Search for missing woman who failed to return from fishing trip in Northland.
Crash near schools: Child killed by truck in Whangārei
Emergency Services at the scene of suspected fatal accident in Whangārei
Jury delivers guilty verdicts for duo involved in record meth haul
Cullen and Fakaosilea guilty of importing methamphetamine, being part of criminal group.
Hugs all round as Queen of the North turns 107
Lena Walker, of Haruru Falls, still remembers soldiers coming home from World War I.
Hero rescuers prise dog's jaws apart to free girl, grandmother says
Girl, 11, still recovering at home after being mauled on Otiria Rd, Moerewa.
Half a tonne of meth: Guilty verdicts in Ninety Mile Beach trial
Guilty verdicts in Ninety Mile Beach meth trial.
Northland jury considers verdicts in trial of biggest meth importation in NZ
Northland jury retires to consider verdict after six weeks of methamphetamine trial.
What a load of rubbish! 840kg collected off Parihaka in monthly cleanup
A total of 840kg of rubbish was collected off Parihaka in a monthly cleanup.
Northland news in brief: Club funds student on Spirit of New Zealand trip
News snippets from around Northland.
Two Northland children savaged by dogs in 20 minutes
Otiria Rd, Moerewa, attacks leave child in hospital with bites to legs, arms and body.
Rugby: Kamo ignite hopes of a double
Is this the spark that Kamo needs to win another Northland premier rugby title?
Miracle recovery for boy who lost half his family
Wee fighter tells his dad "I love you" after crash that killed his mum and sister.
Drugs involved in nearly 40 per cent of Northland fatal road crashes
Tests on 10 people killed in crashes show five had either meth or cannabis in their blood.
Wild weather: Rain, wind, giant waves to continue
South-westerly winds mean a miserable start to the weekend for many, but change is coming.
Wild ginger project already a winner
It may be a noxious weed, but it could lead to fame and fortune for three students.
Wild Wednesday to thunderous Thursday: Second storm to strike NZ
After a day of tornadoes, New Zealanders face more weather chaos today.
Cops corral stock loose on school ground and rugby paddock in Whangārei
Cops corral stock loose on school ground and rugby paddock in Whangārei
Make Northland roads safer, not cut speed limits, says AA
NZ Transport planning tool indicates speed limits need lowering over much of country.
Sculptor takes monitor lizard to beach for photo shoot
Monitor lizard made by Northland sculptor from driftwood very realistic.
Travel warning: Severe storm, gales set to strike NZ
The extreme weather is thanks to a low that will track quickly across the North Island.
Jury to rule on concert tickets sold online
A woman has elected to have a jury to hear her case of allegedly selling fake tickets.
Air Force Orion finds Norwegian sailor after beacon activated
The Air Force has been tasked to rescue a Norwegian sailor off the coast of New Zealand.
Photos released from aggravated robbery as police seek to identify man and ute
Four people, including two armed with fence palings, robbed Kamo Super Liquor.
Northland news in brief: Armed police callout, new corporate services GM for FNDC
News briefs from around Te Tai Tokerau.