Closing submissions in the Bridget Simmonds murder trial
Jury in Northland murder trial to retire around noon today.
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Prison officer who worked at Ngawha in court on charges
Northland prison officer facing firearms charges to re-appear in court next month.
Murder-accused gave CPR after bashing partner, court told
Northland murder-accused advised police to get divers out of the water during confession.
'Systematic deprivation': Man avoids jail for causing death of partner
Northlander successfully appeals jail sentence for causing death of his partner.
Wellsford run riot in the second spell
Injury-ravaged Waipu forced to field players in two consecutive games.
Social media advocate meets Whangārei mayor to discuss crime
Top criminologist warns over social media twisting perceptions of crime.
Beyond the grave: How dead woman's remains could convict her alleged killer
Police detail the painstaking job of preserving a Northland's mum's decomposing body.
'I love you son': Families' grief as man charged with murder
The man killed in Saturday's homicide has been named as Haze Peihopa, 23, from Auckland.
Whangārei man tells jury of 'confession' to murder
Samuel Pou told a drinking mate he burnt his partner's body on a farm.
'Unacceptable' - Robertson taken to task over dumped highway plan
Grant Robertson confronted over government dropping Northland's four-lane highway.
Misspelling 'Whatuwhiwhi' and the ugly viral video that followed
A viral video of a racial slur has led to an apology from the pub where it was filmed.
Nurses strike: 'I try to cry at home, I go to work afraid'
For eight hours, 1400 Northland nurses stopped work to ask for a better deal.
Anglers awed by humpbacks breaching in Bay of Islands
Friends out fishing in the Bay came home with much more than a feed.
Bridget Simmonds murder trial: Mother tells of daughter's final visit
Northland woman tells mother her partner assaulted her, causing fractured ribs.
Cycle trail terror: Riders on Twin Coast route chased by dog pack
Local businesses' good work to promote Northland is undone by a few, the cycle group say.
Assault on woman lasted more than an hour, jury told
Northlander and his nephew on trial in relation to the death of mother-of-two.
Duo face jury in relation to the death of Northland woman
Crown opens its case with an address to the jury in the High Court at Whangārei.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Guided by ancestral wisdom
"It's not really about me, it's about the people who've been a part of the journey."
Top Northland players pit skills for selection in the top team
Overwhelming support for big games at the NRU centennial celebrations.
Mix-and-mingle with rugby greats and leaders kicks off celebrations
New Zealand Rugby's CEO and president are among attendees celebrating NRU's centenary.
Feel-good film James & Isey cracks NZ top 10
Florian Habicht wasn't going to make another doco. Now he's made NZ's documentary top 10.
Whangārei police appeal for sightings of van linked to drive-by shooting
The white Toyota Hiace van is believed to be involved in the Kamo drive-by shooting in May
SNA opposition grows in Northland with protest hīkoi planned
Northlanders opposed to SNA policy to march in protest.
'I'm very proud of her': Christabel's dad on NZ Popstars win
New Zealand has a new Popstar and her family hail from Northland.
Fans urged to be a part of Northland rugby's centennial celebration
Three cracking games in store at Semenoff Stadium.
Northland police arrest nearly 50 people as gangs stripped of guns and cash
Police say the message sent to gangs with guns will be more powerful than the results.
Arrest after alleged gun threat at Horeke
Last Tuesday's incident forced police to seal off a South Hokianga road for several hours.
Multi-award-winning cemetery earns high NZ accolade
The award was recognition of Maunu Cemetery's successful natural burial site.
Ngātiwai Trust Board opposed to SNA policy on Māori land
Ngātiwai Trust Board opposes SNA policy applying to Māori land.
Top tourist town deeply divided over breakwater plans
'Messing with mother nature' or a once-in-a-lifetime chance to protect the waterfront?
Auckland to Kerikeri growth corridor planned to aid development
Urban growth corridor stretching from Auckland to the Bay of Islands moves closer.
Whānau 'stunned' after losing everything in house fire
A Northland family are grateful to be alive after a blaze took hold as they slept.
Median house price in Northland rises to $667,000
Otangarei community leader worried low-income whānau are moving out as investors pounce.