Kiwi-killing dog dodges DNA test
Saliva from more than one dog on dead kiwi allows culprit off the hook.
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Historic Stone Store papers returned after half a century
Stolen pages from Stone Store ledger returned to Kerikeri after more than 50 years.
Hot dry weather good for grape growers
Grape growers in Northland are expecting a bumper crop due to the hot, dry weather.
Funding to stave off feijoa crash
A fungus disease attacking feijoa trees is at risk of spreading.
Air NZ's new Bay of Islands video clocks up 600,000 views in a week
New clip follows on from success of 2016 inflight safety video Summer of Safety.
Is this Jacinda Ardern's most unusual gift?
The PM seemed unsure what to do with six sheep plus watermelons, corn and sacks of spuds.
Battle lines drawn over school reforms
More than 70 public meetings begin on proposed radical education reforms.
Kerikeri man, 25, arrested over explosion on beach
Meanwhile 40 firefighters and two choppers still battling massive Horeke blaze.
More sizzling weather as Aussie heatwave hangs around
Northland's fine weather to continue as Aussie heatwave hangs around.
Women accused of attacking 92-year-old in her Bay of Islands home appear in court
Women accused of attacking 92-year-old in her Bay of Islands home appear in court
'Kiwis scream' in bush fire at historic site
Witness says arsonist mooned her as explosion ignited bush with a large kiwi population.
Pōhutukawa massacre at Opito Bay - Four poisoned and the hunt for a killer
Opito Bay's pōhutukawa poisoner leaves locals furious and searching for likely suspects.
Diver captures footage of 'odd' wormlike sea creature
The wormlike creature was about 5 to 10 metres long and tinged pink.
RSA clubs get blunt message of survival - change or die
RSA needs to appeal to younger military personnel, says report.
Two women in court over attack on 92-year-old widow
The women, aged 24 and 40, have been remanded in custody.
Woman in court over attack on 92-year-old in her Far North home
Woman in court over attack on 92-year-old in her Far North home
Kiwi music star's throat cancer battle: The fight to perform again
Anniversary day concert part of "big plans" for 2019, jazz musician Nathan Haines says.
Thousands groove to Fat Freddy's Drop at Whangārei show
Thousands groove to Fat Freddy's Drop at Whangārei show.
Boxing trainer honoured for work with Kaikohe youth
Anthony Warren has made it his mission to steer youth on to a positive path using fitness.
'He'd rather go with Sandy': 95yo who lost 'best mate' in dog attack flooded with support
Jim Morgan's fox terrier cross, Sandy, put down on Monday due to severity of leg injuries.
Attack was spearfisherman's second encounter with a shark that day
The mako attack wasn't the Kerikeri man's first encounter with a shark that day.
95-year-old devastated after 'best friend' put down following attack by 6 dogs
Jim Morgan's dog was attacked by six dogs while the pair were walking in Kaikohe.
95-year-old Northland man's pet has to be put down after attack by six dogs
Jim Morgan, an ex-serviceman, is virtually blind and Sandy was his companion.
Seconds from disaster: Auckland fisherman's daring escape during shark attack
Watch: 'I felt a squeeze on my knee. I look down and his jaws were around my knee.'
95-year-old Northland man has to have pet's leg amputated after attack by six dogs
95-year-old Northland man has to have pet's leg amputated after attack by six dogs
Spearfisher frees himself from jaws of 2m mako shark
The attack hasn't made the Kerikeri man more wary of being in the water.
Spearfisher survives shark attack with fish intact
The Kerikeri man was spearfishing when the shark "came out of nowhere".
Plastic recycling reduced as waste market collapses
From January 14 plastics numbered 3-7 will not be accepted at Far North recycling stations
Gran brings Christmas to marae
Moerewa grandmother wanted her mokopuna to experience joy of Christmas in their own town.
Meningococcal outbreak: At the frontline of a mass vaccination
First it rained and then the sun blazed as many hundreds waited for the MenW vaccination
Residents worried as retirement village planned
Hall Rd residents fear for children's safety on narrow road with no footpaths