Briefings: Building spree creates a risk that development will exceed demand, TEC says.

One big event was talked about more in New Zealand than the country it happened in.

Police were called to the wharf area shortly before 2pm today.

Stella Schmid and Brad Windust want to rid the forest of pests to save the kiwi.

Union says NZ vocational education is in crisis as jobs go at another technical institute

Dozens of jobs and the Rawene and Kerikeri campuses could face the chop.

Martin Johnston looks at the first commemoration of the NZ Wars.

Kerikeri-bound plane got as far as skies over Warkworth before returning to Auckland.

Three people have been taken to Bay of Islands Hospital following the crash.

German backpackers lose almost everything in Bay of Islands theft.

Kiwi fishing show host's monster swordfish catch has been confirmed as a world record haul

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

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

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

Lifelike robot Sophia is billed as the future of healthcare, therapy and education.

News briefs: Fire damages Parapara home, pool closes and new Land Wars fund.

Black ice and frost causes car crashes

Boaties leap to the rescue when yacht comes off its moorings in Paihia.

Dog owner loses bid to get pooch back, but wins battle to keep animal alive.

Pampering in Paihia is the icing on a Bay of Islands trip, writes Miriyana Alexander.

Elisabeth Easther talks to one of the owners of Russell's Duke of Marlborough Hotel.

House-shaking noise still unexplained but evidence points to meteor as the culprit.

An ocean tanker, rescue helicopter and a tug boat were part of $15,000 rescue.

Kamo coach says camaraderie played big part in vital 25-12 win over spirited Sharks.

OBM continued to show their dominance in the Bayleys Premier rugby competition.

A Kaikohe photographer captures the drama as police stop a fleeing unlicensed driver.

Lab tests come back negative for a second nursery as a third possible case is found

It was only a matter of time before a devastating fungal disease arrived in New Zealand

Five state school principals have taken top jobs in private schools in the past two years.

Willow-Jean Prime is likely to be in the Beehive after a high placing on Labour's list.