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One dead in Paparoa crash: State Highway 12 reopens
Two vehicles crashed on a section of State Highway 12 around 2pm today.
Former PM backs proposal to restore Russell’s original name
Lord John Russell, its current namesake, was a British politician who never visited NZ.
Person dead after car and tractor go up in flames at rural section
A car and tractor were fully ablaze when multiple fire crews arrived to the scene.
Fireball's spectacular night-sky show seen from Auckland to Cape Reinga
'It was a huge ball of orange that appeared in the sky all of a sudden.'
It's part of your problem: Restaurant owner to seek compensation from council
Sovrano Estate restaurant plans to seek compensation after council delayed liquor licence.
Northland teacher's registration cancelled for child sex abuse images conviction
The Teaching Council of New Zealand says its priority is to protect children.
Waitangi hui could set way forward for Ngāpuhi hapū
Massive Waitangi Tribunal report calls on Crown to rework NZ's constitutional framework.
Māori wardens on the cards for Kaitaia
Discussions have begun to get Māori wardens back on the streets.
Northland boy, 14, seriously hurt in firearm incident
The injured boy is due to undergo surgery at Starship Hospital in Auckland today.
Daughter killed after car rolls on to tent: Coroner’s concern over police investigation
Report questions police investigation and conflicting evidence about car's handbrake.
Woman told she was too young to get cancer now battling to live
Hollie Welsh, 33, found out she had less than a year to live.
'It’s complete incompetence': Restaurant owners may have to sell after council bungles liquor licence
A delayed liquor licence has forced owner to put business on market.
New tech could save lives - or swamp emergency services with false alarms
New iPhone feature automatically calls 111 with a GPS location if it detects a car crash.
'I could see its teeth': Spearfisherman fends off 4-metre-long shark
Steven King is no stranger to wild water encounters, but this was a bit close for comfort.
'I’ve caught a whale': Fisherman shares 'absolutely unreal' encounter
Northlander Steven King's encounter wasn't the first time he's caught a whale.
Tragic start to 2023 as two die in Northland crash
Vehicle hitting tree claims two lives in Ahipara, Far North
‘They’re driving out in droves’: Campground exodus ahead of storm as Civil Defence urges caution
It was looking like the best summer in three years - until this week.
'Don't make resolutions': Seniors share their top tips for a cracking New Year
From what to ditch to what you should focus on, these seniors know it all.
Home threatened by Whangaroa wildfire; boat destroyed by blaze at Waitangi
Scrub fire likely suspicious, cause still under investigation.
Fire under control after threatening homes in Far North
Firefighters battled blaze at Whangaroa, Northland, with one home evacuated.
Whangārei crash Northland's second fatality of Christmas/New Year Holiday
Police were called to Puna Rere Drive where the crash happened around 8.50pm.
Summer freedom campers expected to head to region
A significant number of visitors are expected this summer.
Family heartbroken to lose 70 years of memories in homestead fire
The family were smoking fish on a barbecue when the fire started.
18yo woman killed in Christmas Eve car crash had the ‘biggest heart’, sister says
Jacinda Sione-Lauaki, known as Cinda, was on a way to paving a better life for herself.
'Instinct' helps i-Site Paihia staff save British tourist's life
Two visitor info consultants didn't hesitate to put their first aid skills into action.
Far North water incident: One person found deceased at Matauri Bay
The two callouts occurred on the same stretch coast at virtually the same time.
Three Waters: Northland leaders worried small settlements will miss out
Three Waters reforms may leave out small Northland communities - regional council leaders.
Broken down bride hitches ride with police
Local police officer helped a bride make it down the aisle after wedding hits speed bump.
Woman appears in Whangārei court charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder
Woman charged after Onerahi homicide appears in court
No call yet on whether Three Waters HQ will be in Northland or Auckland
Some roles will be able to work effectively from anywhere.
‘Absolute heroes’ drag trio from fiery crash, Corvette destroyed
Police, firefighters plead with drivers to slow down as Northland toll hits 35.
‘Absolutely nuts’: Angler lands 464.5kg marlin after 10-hour battle
Skipper said Tuydor’s monumental effort was the greatest he’d seen in the angler's chair.
Mana enhancing approach to emergency housing praised by Human Rights Commission
Chief commissioner Paul Hunt called He Korowai Trust's approach "mana enhancing".