Inmate lights fire in cell, disabling prison block's sprinklers
When asked why he destroyed his cell, Fraser said he was 'sick of being dicked around'.
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'It's tough': NZ Rugby board member speaks out on Ian Foster decision
Northlander talks about the pressure associated with deciding All Blacks coach's future.
Live: Storm's fury - hundreds evacuated in Nelson; 'boulders rolling down the street'
A storm continues to create havoc across New Zealand with more rain to fall.
'Disturbing' sex ed handout given to young students: innocence stolen, says mum
A discussion has been sparked about the country's sexuality education curriculum.
Girl says abuse accusations against mum all lies
Asked by a prosecutor why she previously lied, the girl said, 'dunno - can't remember'.
TRL hailed as one of best models for league in NZ
Taitokerau supporters double down on calls to scrap outdated NZRL zoning system.
'I got kicked three times': Mother on trial for ill-treatment of her nine children
Mother on trial accused of assaulting, neglecting, and ill-treating her children.
'While they twiddle their thumbs ...injuries will occur': Locals call for reduced speed limit
Dropping speed limit quickest and cheapest way to cut crashes and save lives, locals say.
Petrol station attack: Man stabs gang member over stolen car
Drugged-up attacker has since pulled off 'amazing feat' of kicking P without outside help.
Distraught daughter speaks out after dad killed by dogs
Neville Thomson described as 'a loving and giving man'.
Access to ancestral land essential to cultural identity: Māori Land Court judge
Judge says Far North case highlights land as an important ancestral treasure for Māori.
Historic Māori partnership brings jobs, health services into Far North
Māori health partnership has created 77 new jobs in the Far North.
No going back: Marsden Pt's refining shutdown
'Not a mothballing' - impossible to restart refinery with most decommissioning complete.
'He could hear her screaming': Kaikohe man drags partner from burning house
Kaikohe couple and their five children lost almost everything they owned in the blaze .
Police confirm Panguru man not killed by own dogs
A post-mortem has confirmed the dog attack was the cause of death.
Bizarre crime spree: Thieves take three cars, one shower and a packet of chips
Police hope public can help solve case of peckish crims who used a shower and lost a gun.
About 25 dogs at the property where man mauled to death
Police don't have a description yet of the pack of dogs responsible for man's death.
'Hardworking, joyful' Vanuatu community celebrates independence day
Hardworking Vanuatu fruitpickers stuck in Northland since March 2020 by Covid pandemic.
Faulty towbar: Firm ordered to pay $200k over crash that killed 9yo girl
Whangārei-based logistics company to pay reparation to family of 9-year-old girl.
'You can't find anyone': Covid on the back-burner as staff shortages becomes major concern for businesses
Northland businesses are cutting hours as vacancies have become difficult to fill.
Fantastic paddlers: Te Tai Tokerau waka ama athletes take on the world
Northland waka ama athletes are heading to London to compete in the World Sprint Champs.
Two die in fatal crash on SH1; one person drowns
The serious crash happened at around 5.40pm on Wednesday night.
Students return to school amid 'a mixture of Covid-19, the nasty flu, and disastrous weather'
Northland schools try to keep the doors open despite staff shortages and wet weather.
Māori TV advocate makes hall of fame
For 30 years Rhonda Kite has been giving relentlessly to New Zealand's creative industry
Meningococcal cases in Northland: How to protect kids from dangerous infection
Four cases of meningococcal disease were detected in Northland in the last month.
New netball team has positive impact on small Northland community
A netball grant helped a rural Far North community set up its first team since the 80s.
How to deal with stress - the silent yet deadly enemy among us
Carolyn Hansen says to think with your heart and love with your mind.
'They've robbed me as well': Youth crime spree leaves trail of destruction
The 60-second Tutukaka robbery has been linked to crimes before and after.
Revealed: Identity of top cop who interfered in prosecution
The senior officer at the centre of an IPCA investigation is a familiar face in Northland.
Four meningococcal cases detected in Northland
Take steps this winter against meningococcal as four cases detected in Northland.
Calls for security on after-school buses as drivers battle violence and bad behaviour
"Someone is going to get very, very hurt."
New court system promises fairer, more inclusive justice
Kaitaia is just the third courthouse in New Zealand to adopt the Te Ao Mārama initiative.
Dairy staff detectives find getaway car, weapons after suspects' social media boast
Tutukaka store robber posts selfie with stolen cigarettes on social media.