Man waits nearly two years for life-changing hip replacement
266 Northlanders have waited more than 12 months for their orthopaedic surgery.
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Man stomped on his partner's ankle, then beat her the next day with the crutch she was using
Sentence a 'reward' for man with 100-plus convictions who joined rehab programme.
Children's life in squalor
A jury has accepted children's claims of years of abuse by their meth-using mum
There's a sense of sadness' Northland rugby head coach calls time
Northland Rugby Union to advertise for a head coach from next year on
Hapless ram-raider leaves watch, one Croc and blood at crime scene
Liquor store raider left empty-handed but inflicted significant damage to the store.
Stags' rugby stalwart is Northland-born and bred but torn between regions
New taonga brought up from Invercargill for the Northland v Southland rugby clash.
Kaitaia boxer Mea Motu still unbeaten after win over Thai champ
Kaitaia's Mea Motu adds to boxing titles with win over Thai champion.
Lose your home or your pet? Strict rental rules push tenants out the door
It's a choice between keeping your furry friend or having a place to live for renters.
'Unbelievable' wild weather - more homes evacuated overnight
Hundreds of people have been displaced from their homes due to slips and flooding.
Firefighters save man trapped on car roof in raging torrent
Mopping up set to begin today after more than a month's rain in 48 hours in some areas.
Live: State of emergency declared in Marlborough; heavy rain expected overnight in Tasman
More than 400 homes have had to be evacuated in the Nelson area.
Live: Hundreds still without power in Far North, Kaitaia cut off due to flooding
Kaitaia still cut off due to flooding, slips,while hundreds remain without power
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'.
'Disturbing' sex ed handout given to young students: innocence stolen, says mum
A discussion has been sparked about the country's sexuality education curriculum.
Judge says drink-driver's case a rare exception to those normally resulting in prison
Judge accepts drink driver a good person who made a "terrible, terrible" decision to drive
'One-in-100-year event': Hundreds evacuated in Nelson after river breaches banks
Niwa has warned of a '48-hour deluge' for the northern and western South Island.
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.
'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 .
Teen roped into knifepoint dairy robbery by his older brother
Younger of two brothers sentenced for his part in aggravated robbery of Whangārei dairy.
Fatal Northland dog attack: Family wants answers from boarder
Police say Neville Thomson was attacked by someone else's dogs - not his own two pets.
Police confirm Panguru man not killed by own dogs
A post-mortem has confirmed the dog attack was the cause of death.
Police appeal for information after a 14-year-old girl goes missing from Kaitaia
Amelia was last seen in Kaitaia, but also has family in Ashburton
Man mauled to death by pack of dogs in Northland
Three dogs are still on the loose with the public warned to be wary.
Two nights of 'bizarre' driving ends in 12 months jail
Driver who evaded police checkpoint one night, led police on high-speed chase the next.
'Hardworking, joyful' Vanuatu community celebrates independence day
Hardworking Vanuatu fruitpickers stuck in Northland since March 2020 by Covid pandemic.
Small bump all that was needed to dislodge trailer from truck: Worksafe
Nine-year-old girl's death prompts Worksafe warning for companies to check towing gear.