The North is back to blue
With 15 per cent of votes still to be counted, Northland is expected to return to National
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Spectacular crash as truck spills load
Truck and trailer airborne before crossing onto state highway.
Northland hit-and-run driver sought
Police are trying to locate the driver of a car that hit and killed a pedestrian.
Fuel crisis: Pipeline set to be working tomorrow
Successful patch-up means aviation fuel should soon be flowing again.
Pedestrian dead after being hit by car
The crash happened just after 11pm near Kaikohe in the Far North.
Oscar's kingfish takes first place
90 Mile Beach was the site for the most recent fishing contest.
New skills to tap potential
Youth leaders will gain new skills so they can help others of their generation.
Letters: What's in it for me?
If only New Zealand voters would think beyond the "What's in it for me?" syndrome.
Women's Institute meets one last time
The organisation is no longer needed in the 21st century.
New Zealander of the Year announces election plans
Dr Lance O'Sullivan announces his plans to stand for the Maori Party in the 2020 election.
Nine of the very best of us
Recipients of this year's council Citizens Awards represented "the best of us".
Editorial: What were they thinking?
The latest manifestation of alcohol abuse in Dunedin has been ended by police.
Letters: National's hard of hearing
National has ignored the people's wishes on many issues for too long.
Maori voters 'sabotaged', claims lecturer
A politics lecturer says some Maori have been given "misinformation" by staff.
Historic minute book brought home
An historic book has been returned to its 'home', the Waimate North courthouse.
Couple delighted with their new chairs
The community continues to show compassion for Georgia Buckingham's family.
Ruptured pipeline could be fixed by Sunday
Refining NZ says jet fuel supplies could be restored in a week.
$35k worth of beehives recovered in police sting
About $35K of beehives stolen from the Bay have been recovered in Northland.
Unique achievement for Okaihau brigade
Jack Winwood has received his double Gold Star for 50 years as a volunteer firefighter.
Marinas baulk at regional council's biosecurity fees
Northland marinas are advising boaties not to pay a biosecurity fee
'Kiwi corridor' is becoming a reality
New Zealand's first large-scale kiwi-safe 'ecological corridor,' is becoming a reality.
Letters: Repent at leisure
The Greens and Labour Maori manifestos are scary, says a reader.
'We have to change this'
Willi Henley had no trouble finding folk to support National Suicide Awareness Day
Avocado invasion has locals in fear
Locals are concerned the Aupouri aquifier will be plundered by the avocado industry.
Peters says regional airport network 'at risk'
NZ First leader pledges funding to help meet aviation safety standards.
Ancient kauri reveals Arctic warming period
An ancient kauri tree has revealed a period of warming on the other side of the planet.
Letters: Does it sound familiar?
A reader witnesses yet again the endless parade of political promises from all and sundry
MPI 'wrecking ball' approach to manuka honey
New Zealand First has deplored the government's "wrecking ball approach" to manuka honey
Sale 'a bit like selling one of your children'
Kaitaia's main street is losing one of its best-loved identities.
Kids hunt pests to fundraise for hall repairs
The Umawera Hall's Kids' Pest Hunt begins on Thursday
Editorial: Voting in the dark
Politicians seem to believe if you repeat a lie often enough it will become true.
Cutting edge research in Kaitaia
Kaitaia will now provide the location for a unique health research partnership.