Judges wowed by "impressive thinking, technological innovation and humane kill aspects".

Rain totalling 50mm fell in an Auckland suburb in two hours, and others are without power.

Nicky Dodd was sentenced to four years, four months for manslaughter.

The wigs are for people who have lost their hair because of medical conditions.

Residents of Masters Access Rd say it is dangerous and the council knows that.

Dispute over perceived gang debt escalated to death of Tribesmen member 'John Boy' Harris.

Comment: Iwi will reject Crown's offer to set mandate, so back to square one.

Two endangered green turtles found on Far North beaches in the past week.

House fire caused by spontaneous combustion of furniture-oil-soaked rag on deck.

Moerewa grandmother wanted her mokopuna to experience joy of Christmas in their own town.

The vigil will be held at the Canopy Bridge at 8pm.

David Gavin's arthritis got so bad, he couldn't butter his own bread or peel potatoes.

Hapū have been holding hui around Northland to vote on the new plan.

Traffic stopped in both directions shortly before Brynderwyn.

Hiwi Tauroa leaves his wife, 6 children, 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

The digger was working on roadworks when it cut the fibre optic cable.

First it rained and then the sun blazed as many hundreds waited for the MenW vaccination

Trainspotters are waiting to see the condition of the Auckland to Northland railway line.

Police make arrest after reports of man with a firearm Whangārei suburb of Morningside.

Firefighters skip Christmas parade to rescue precariously perched paraglider.

If NZ Rugby won't take charge, schools need to take it upon themselves to act.

Government ''spin'' about Dargaville Police Station hours, says Northland MP Matt King

Over 100 young Northland players will be exposed to a more professional approach to rugby.

First project involved a clean-up of popular, but trashed, swimming spot at Forest Pools.

Woman who tried to bring peace to 1984 Queen St riot has died aged 74.

School boards could be stripped of power in new proposal.

No jail for the manslaughter of a Northland grandfather.

A one punch offender's punishment can go higher depending on their intent.

Eradication programme funded by regional council and Biosecurity NZ to begin.

Thousands of parents bring children to MenW vaccination stations in Northland.