Leighton Ahuriri had celebrated his 60th birthday days before the crash.

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.

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

The crash happened just after 11pm near Kaikohe in the Far North.

Withdraw of some students from NCEA put James Cook High School under statutory management.

Snippets of news around Northland.

A top SPCA inspector wants the man accused of bashing a puppy sent to prison.

Northland College is now more than just a new building - it's a whole new start

Ron Pattenden has an estimated 100 donors to thank for keeping him alive.

These startling figures are part of the most in-depth look at crime data ever undertaken.

Northland's "steaming" economy has outstripped every region except Nelson.

Kamo coach says camaraderie played big part in vital 25-12 win over spirited Sharks.

Jim Morgan, 93, and his pet were attacked by a dog last year - now it's happened again

OBM continued to show their dominance in the Bayleys Premier rugby competition.

Injured man had been trapped under a tree on a farm on Mataraua Rd in Kaikohe.

Mid Northern carry on their winning ways in a tough battle against determined westerners.

A Kaikohe photographer captures the drama as police stop a fleeing unlicensed driver.

Warning for parents amid cases of children being left alone: 'We're not a daycare.'

OBM grab another bonus point as Mid Northern and Western Sharks keep pace.

Kamo picked up their first win of the season in the Bayleys Premier grade.

An Auckland man killed his brother's dog during a row while on a Northland family visit.

All but one of the teens in a stolen car that crashed into cows was on bail at the time

Kaikohe community steps up as mum takes her sons to police station for Friday's rampage

A Kaikohe mum took her sons to the cops for their role in attacking a local gas station.

Local woman reports grandson to police after recognising him in CCTV footage.

Youths as young as 11 helped themselves to beer from a liquor store.

New unit allows teen mums in Northland to achieve their dreams

Four young women have been arrested for the aggravated robbery of a Paihia dairy thanks to an alert local who noticed a suspicious

Troubled schools: A school where teachers were allegedly given "illegal" payments is one of nine under Government control.