Residents are being asked to reduce water usage so reservoirs can return to normal.

While storm damaged treatment plants are back in action, the reservoirs have fallen low.

Organisers thought they'd get to silver level in their first year, but they got to gold.

Public access to iconic surf beach Elliot Bay has been secured.

Two community groups targeted in burglaries.

Home detention for woman who allowed bank account to be used for money laundering.

Police release clearer photos of man involved in carjacking investigation.

A mum says watching her car being driven off with her baby in the backseat will haunt her.

Man steals car from service station forecourt with baby on backseat.

The region's first home buyers are still hamstrung by eligibility rules and affordability.

After three hours and as police moved into a property, Hiko Komene gave himself up.

A Whangārei couple recently unearthed a nearly intact human skeleton at a Russell beach.

A pregnant woman has been traumatised after being robbed at her family vegetable stall.

Lifeguards take skills on the road; check on the winning Lotto numbers.

Urupukapuka Island has something to offer everyone.

Extras at a hotel room in Waitangi included a free visit by national icon.

Police-operated drone tracks fleeing man across paddock in a first for Northland.

Friday's scenes of waka paddling out to greet sailing ships a flashback to 1769.

More than 70 student businesses took part in Sunday's market day.

Body found by person collecting shellfish on Saturday morning.

The first Kiwi to win at the Isle of Man, and a national and international champion.

Holiday park home to more than 50 native bird species including kiwi and weka.