More rain for the top of the country just in time for tonight's rush hour.

Labour's new deputy Kelvin Davis provides an important contrast to leader Jacinda Ardern.

The Northland mum and daughter fatally shot will be farewelled this week.

Police Association says shootings show tougher rules around trading firearms online needed

A police officer's wife has described her anguish during the Northland shootings.

Locals called it a "slap in the face" to Maori and "frivolous".

A relaxing weekend is not for everyone, writes Tina Moore.

Early risers were met with frost, fog and icy windscreens this morning.

Gunman's online posts reveal loathing of game hunters ... and crush on Hollywood actress.

Police said the remains are badly burnt, but they believe they belong to Quinn Patterson.

Aerial images show smoke rising from remains of Northland home

When a cop gave chase to the gunman in the '80s, he ended up "stabbed under a tree".

The Northland gunman's sister says: "He would have thought what he did was terrible".

Shot property manager confided in friend of problems with tenant.

Contractor Jeff Pipe was the sole survivor of a triple shooting in Whangarei.

Police searching paddocks for shooter, believed to be within cordon.

Bar owner unimpressed with man's apology: 'I could see it in his eyes, he was just wild.'

Snippets of news around Northland.

Mixed martial arts event near Whangarei deemed a success despite some blood being spilled.

One person has died in a crash near Waipu.

Elisabeth Easther checks into Northland motel that's heavy on Kiwiana charm.

The Maori seat debate - what difference would it make to Hohepa Bloggs?

Clearing rural spots where 'scumbags' dump their rubbish could cost ratepayers up to $50k.

Some are living in cold garages or taking turns to use a warm jacket to go to school.

Love Kaipara has received a significant funding boost from the Government and KDC.

As blood poured out of the puncture in his elbow "a lot of swearing words came to mind".

No more overseas visitors than usual came to Auckland for the Blues vs Lions game.

Breast implants are "toast", says plastic surgeon, as demand for alternative grows.

Why one Whangarei woman is on a quest to help sexual abuse survivors speak out.

One dead after early-morning crash.