Whangarei 16-year-old faces a raft of dishonesty and driving charges.

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.

New book published to mark 200 years since Campbell's birth

Chris Radich suffered wounds to both hands when he was attacked by three dogs.

A 3ha fire is within 20m of an inaccessible house in the Far North.

Alleged comments by a council boss at public meetings have sparked an inquiry.

Police have released the names of the four people who died in the horrific Taupo crash.

Fire prompts safety warning about stacking hot towels straight out of the drier.

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

He'll be walking five months, carrying film canisters with his dad and brother's ashes.

Vehicle owner contacts police after release of CCTV image of suspect car.

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

The young Russian tourist was quite surprised to be 'found' by a search and rescue team.

Police are trying to locate the driver of a car that hit and killed a pedestrian.

Track the electorates that mean the most to the shape of the next Parliament.

Well-known GP Dr Lance O'Sullivan has teamed up with leading researchers in a new effort.

NZ First leader Winston Peters is pushing a revamped Super Gold Card for pensioners.

Heart Beat series: They told us about their towns. Now hear their views on the election.

The wild weather is sweeping south with motorists stranded and regions battered.

Bereaved Kiwis are carrying the shoes of their lost loved ones around the country.

Heartbeat Rawene

"The stuff I do out here gives me personal credibility," Maori leader says.

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.

Two women dead, man injured in 'out of the blue' shooting.

Petition will urge minister Tolley to take control of 'dysfunctional' local body.