Man who died saving children had saved before
Army veteran saved a fellow soldier from losing an arm, if not his life, in East Timor.
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71 years of swim training rewarded with QSM
Myra Larcombe taught her first swimming lesson in 1946 - and she's still going strong.
Car-surfing crash leaves man fighting for life
Man suffers critical injuries after car-surfing stunt goes horribly wrong.
Kiwi granny's marriage to man 20 years younger 'not bona fide'
Couple have 20-year age gap
Man in court after cocaine bust in Northland
Police-Customs sting in Paihia seizes $10.8 million, one of New Zealand's largest hauls.
Alcohol restraint urged as Christmas approaches
Police urge Northlanders to take it easy on the booze after alcohol-related incidents
'Strap them into an ambulance'
A Kerikeri man has a novel idea for showing politicians how bad Northland roads are
Father and son sentenced for destroying evidence
Father and son sentenced for role in destroying evidence in a manslaughter investigation
Ruapekapeka battlefield archaeology dig reveals British grave
Archaeological dig finds remains of 12 young British soldiers and sailors at Ruapekapeka
British graves found at historic Northland battle site
The remains of 12 British soldiers found in Northland burial plot after 171 years.
Man dies almost two weeks after accident
Motorists urged to take care after 2017 Northland road deaths climb to 35.
Universities on 'risky' building spree
Briefings: Building spree creates a risk that development will exceed demand, TEC says.
What Kiwis talked about most on Facebook in 2017
One big event was talked about more in New Zealand than the country it happened in.
Cycle way tunnel closed over safety fears
Safety fears force closure of Opua railway tunnel on cycle trail
Man drowns off Opua Wharf in Far North
Police were called to the wharf area shortly before 2pm today.
Bat and firearm used in Kamo robbery
Two heavily armed men make off with money and cigarettes in store raid.
Argument heard before man shot dead
Michael John Paewhenua denies shooting an acquaintance from close range.
Elle Macpherson taking time out in NZ
Aussie beauty Elle Macpherson is reveling in the laid-back north.
Bystander saves puppy kicked down road
Witness said puppy was 'screaming in pain' as its owner kicked it down the road.
Missing dad, sons safe after hunting trip
A volunteer with the search party found Peter Hobson and his three sons before 11am.
Man critical after being found injured in reserve
A Kaitaia man has been airlifted to Auckland Hospital in a critical condition.
16-year-old arrested after police pursuit
Whangarei 16-year-old faces a raft of dishonesty and driving charges.
Neighbours' bid to save a national icon
Stella Schmid and Brad Windust want to rid the forest of pests to save the kiwi.
Vocational education crisis: MIT jobs go
Union says NZ vocational education is in crisis as jobs go at another technical institute
Axe hangs over NorthTec courses, campuses
Dozens of jobs and the Rawene and Kerikeri campuses could face the chop.
First annual commemoration of NZ Wars
Martin Johnston looks at the first commemoration of the NZ Wars.
Canny Scotsman became 'Father of Auckland'
New book published to mark 200 years since Campbell's birth
'Hero' pooch saves man attacked by dogs
Chris Radich suffered wounds to both hands when he was attacked by three dogs.
Scrub fire that threatened Far North house put out
A 3ha fire is within 20m of an inaccessible house in the Far North.
Inquiry follows council boss' alleged 'homosexual' remark
Alleged comments by a council boss at public meetings have sparked an inquiry.
Nationwide leadership drought for marae
Māori elders worry as fewer youth rise up the ranks to fill crucial gaps.
Taupo crash victim's daughter gutted at loss: 'It's not fair'
Leighton Ahuriri had celebrated his 60th birthday days before the crash.