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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.
Taupo crash victims named
Police have released the names of the four people who died in the horrific Taupo crash.
Spontaneous combustion ignites laundry
Fire prompts safety warning about stacking hot towels straight out of the drier.
Fault forces plane's return
Kerikeri-bound plane got as far as skies over Warkworth before returning to Auckland.
Actor embarks on 3000km walk for grandparents
He'll be walking five months, carrying film canisters with his dad and brother's ashes.
Suspected hit-and-run car found
Vehicle owner contacts police after release of CCTV image of suspect car.
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.