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

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

The story of four different Kiwis who've chosen to jump off the "normal life" path.

Locals have been left shocked after a fatal crash on Ninety Mile Beach

First Maori policewoman from Northland has died.

Two men involved in separate police pursuits have both made court appearances.

Four people were in the car when it rolled near the Waipapakauri boat ramp.

A man fleeing on a motorbike and another in a car arrested in separate incidents.

Paddleboard, rope used to rescue stranded trio from river island

Five Bay of Island attractions for Jacinda Ardern.

Jimmy Cliff will be joined by Teeks, Katchafire at the new Bay of Islands Music Festival.

It's a far cry from the traditional invitation-only breakfast on Waitangi Day.

Sheep stolen from farm, butchered, then dumped in precious dune lake.

21-year-old charged after death of Kaikohe man Christopher Vujcich.

Christopher Vujcich was involved in an altercation on Friday night, and died this morning.

Nine-hour wait for fire alarm call frustrates Fire Service investigator.

The indoor growing operation was discovered only when the smoke cleared.

Woman critical after crash; police urge caution as wet weather makes roads more dangerous.

Swimmers in surf unaware a shark was cruising in the water only metres away.

Man accused of smuggling 24.5kg of cocaine into Northland appears in court

A search was raised after reports of a light aircraft crash landing near Ruakaka Beach.

Uh-oh. Higher than normal rainfall forecast for most of the country in the next two weeks.

NZ chosen for run partly due to its shocking domestic violence rate

Five star Bay of Islands luxury hotel top of the pack for ratings, reviews and feedback.

Family told to stop playing on beach, despite rahui applying only to swimming and seafood.

Nobody was trapped in the two-car crash.

Army veteran saved a fellow soldier from losing an arm, if not his life, in East Timor.

Ahipara crank shaft from shipwreck restored

Myra Larcombe taught her first swimming lesson in 1946 - and she's still going strong.

Man suffers critical injuries after car-surfing stunt goes horribly wrong.