Suspected hit-and-run car found
Vehicle owner contacts police after release of CCTV image of suspect car.
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Two seriously hurt in Far North crash
Three people have been taken to Bay of Islands Hospital following the crash.
Worried mum organises search party for daughter
The young Russian tourist was quite surprised to be 'found' by a search and rescue team.
Northland hit-and-run driver sought
Police are trying to locate the driver of a car that hit and killed a pedestrian.
Battleground seats: Key electorates to watch
Track the electorates that mean the most to the shape of the next Parliament.
Pedestrian dead after being hit by car
The crash happened just after 11pm near Kaikohe in the Far North.
Cutting-edge health research in Far North
Kaitaia to be home to a unique partnership, Waharoa ki te Toi (The Gateway).
GP teams up with top researchers
Well-known GP Dr Lance O'Sullivan has teamed up with leading researchers in a new effort.
Peters talks up revamped Super Gold Card
NZ First leader Winston Peters is pushing a revamped Super Gold Card for pensioners.
Vote 2017: Your say - who is winning the race?
Heart Beat series: They told us about their towns. Now hear their views on the election.
Flooding forces principal on traffic duty
The wild weather is sweeping south with motorists stranded and regions battered.
Empty shoes for people lost to suicide
Bereaved Kiwis are carrying the shoes of their lost loved ones around the country.
Harawira's whanau recharge his soul
"The stuff I do out here gives me personal credibility," Maori leader says.
Kiwi TV host's record-breaking fish verified
Kiwi fishing show host's monster swordfish catch has been confirmed as a world record haul
Who is Labour's new deputy leader?
Labour's new deputy Kelvin Davis provides an important contrast to leader Jacinda Ardern.
Shot in cold blood: Mother, daughter in shooting tragedy named
Two women dead, man injured in 'out of the blue' shooting.
Intervention urged for Far North council
Petition will urge minister Tolley to take control of 'dysfunctional' local body.
Little tourism business wins big in Far North
A small tourism business in the Far North plans to grow following a $30,000 award.
SPCA calls for jailing of puppy basher
A top SPCA inspector wants the man accused of bashing a puppy sent to prison.
Parapara blaze leaves family homeless
News briefs: Fire damages Parapara home, pool closes and new Land Wars fund.
Anniversary of soldiers invading Waikato
New Zealand's 19th-century wars will receive greater recognition with a new national day
Families help after kids vandalise school
Caregivers bring children to kura to confess after destructive rampage through rooms.
Jobs, health at risk from oyster thefts
Brazen theft has prompted Northland farmer to offer a reward in cash or oysters.
Cycling the country for vulnerable kids
A Blenheim youth, who was adopted as a boy, is cycling 1100km to help kids in state care.
'Stop sweeping suicide under the rug'
Warning: This article is about youth suicide and may be distressing for some.
Cop: 'Talk to us, not Facebook'
Meeting of police and public comes up with plenty of ideas to make town better.
Break The Silence: 'Life most important gift'
Warning: This article is about youth suicide and may be distressing for some.
How two men in tinny saved 21m catamaran
Boaties leap to the rescue when yacht comes off its moorings in Paihia.
Lions Tour: Goodhue continues his rise
Northlander Jack Goodhue has a real chance of pulling on the black jersey this weekend.
Severe weather warning: Flooding and slips possible
Steady rainfall is forecast as a low makes its way slowly down the North Island.
Severe weather: 18 hours of rain for parts of country
Hunker down - days of rain, gales and snow are on the way.