Avoid certain situations and stay out of trouble this Christmas season.

A group of five councillors dominated the voting as major changes took place.

The 100m x 50m vegetation fire was reported before midnight last night.

The navy ship is returning to her home port and will host an open day on Saturday.

Canning climate adaption policy could put lives at risk.

The latest news bites from around the region.

Both women are facing tough opponents.

News snippets from the Far North.

History on display at Far North dog park.

Emergency Services are responding to a gas leak at Otaika shops.

“What is says is that Māori are not important enough to make a decision about this."

Police investigations say the cause of the crash was not like most involving motorbikes.

A man received minor injuries while escaping the fire at his home.

It is New Zealand's largest solar farm.

The human body has always trended toward being lean and healthy.

The mum passed emergency services but had no idea they were headed to her home.

They were grateful for being recognised for the top honour.

It comes after Tui Shortland resigned from her role as chairwoman.

Museum staff have been left appalled at what they say was a 'shameless' daytime theft.

Police have labelled the assault an 'appalling act' that has no place in the community.

Food poisoning cases spike in summer - here are the top food hygiene safety tips.

The report details findings of the Tribunal’s inquiry into Treaty breaches and more.

The museum founder, Graeme Craw, spent 60 years collecting the exhibition items.

The pilot’s future looks uncertain.

"It was a lot of noise, and she went magnificently. She just toppled."

Book now or miss out on DoC's Far North campsites.

The ships arrive next year in what's set to be a boon for regional economic prosperity.

Looming multi-mast in Northland’s forests could be good news for natives.

The latest news bites from around the region.