A storm brews over 1080 drops in the Far North where hapū are disagreeing with each other.

Police arrest 24 people in meth operation.

The painter Milan Mrkusich, who was a pioneer abstract artist in New Zealand, has died.

A 70-year-old man is recovering in hospital after being attacked by a bull.

Shifting sands of Kaipara Harbour lift the veil on more maritime mysteries.

Seeing the fishery officer the next day, Engu said: 'I'll get someone to take you out'.

Chorus has promised to fix the line permanently after a string of temporary fixes

Man arrested after stolen car smashes through fence.

Gang member arrested after police chase ends with stolen car crashing through gate.

Dargaville service station robber was deportee from Australia with long criminal history.

Big Powerball win in Northland.

Toni Kelly's mum said her daughter was "a bit of a daredevil" and liked to be adventurous.

"This is definitely the biggest fish I have ever caught."

Russell Stewart walked away from crash where his daughter lay dying, police records say.

About 100 people marching in Dargaville in protest against proposed giant chook farm.

'Lonely' Northland man who died in legal limbo had people who cared for him, friends say.

About 1.3 million chickens would live in barns and have outside access.

Funeral Directors Association want a law change.

In just over a month Northland's road toll has risen to six.

Fans are running out at The Warehouse because of the humid weather.

Brethren member pleads guilty to car-death charges before start of trial.

Man pleads guilty to killing wife, daughter and friend in car crash

Northland teenager involved in aggravated robbery sentenced to 5 years and 10 months jail.

Mechanical fault causes disruption to morning traffic.

"I could feel myself being kicked. They stood on my neck, my head," Barker said.

Dean Voelkerling was a charismatic, honorable and loyal man, plus a great friend.

Gary Murdoch has been a long-time volunteer in the Dargaville community.

Several crews are at the scene on Maropiu Settlement Rd, north of Dargaville.

A man was flown to hospital after being crushed by a cow while tending to her calf.

Mum of six convinces family to build a replica of a Dargaville villa she loved as child.