Young driver, 150km/h speeds, and a faulty car a fatal combo that killed Northland teen
Kiwis are driving too fast on roads not designed for high speeds, a coroner says.
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Shane Reti: Our bulging hospitals and primary care
A&E is the gateway to hospitals but there are long waiting times all over the country.
How repair cafes are helping communities save money and the planet
Reporter Jenny Ling talks to the Paihia Repair Cafe crew to learn what it's all about.
Slain Northland woman's family: 'There will never be closure'
The murdered woman's final words to her mum were 'Don't forget my headstone.'
Golden dawn: Hundertwasser art centre's crowning glory
The golden dome for Whangārei's Hundertwasser art centre is hoisted atop today.
Shirley's two-year battle with council over broken footpath
Kamo Rd resident Shirley Casey faces difficulties using a walker on a cracked footpath.
Cupola day! What we all got wrong about Whangārei's new landmark
Spectators expected to flock as Hundertwasser building crowned.
You're kitten me! Kamo cop rescues hungry cat with head stuck in tin can
'While it looked quite comical, I realised it was fairly serious.'
'Uncomfortable': Top cop has fishing boat called 'Dawn Raid'
For Superintendent Tony Hill, naming his boat 'Dawn Raid' took on a new significance.
Closing submissions in the Bridget Simmonds murder trial
Jury in Northland murder trial to retire around noon today.
Prison officer who worked at Ngawha in court on charges
Northland prison officer facing firearms charges to re-appear in court next month.
Regional council does up and sells out, wants new reno job
Regional council sells Kensington Crossing, looks for new CBD project.
Youth call for action on climate change heard
We all have a duty of care to our environment, says Whangārei MP Emily Henderson.
Take a Matariki journey in the footprints of Kupe and Tāne
On the trail of gods and adventurers across Aotearoa.
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.
Whangārei on a good start with National Volunteers Week, collects over 7500kg of waste
Volunteers gathered over 7500kg of waste during rubbish clean-up in Raumanga.
Bank closures in the provinces: Finance Minister pressed companies to extend 'hub' trial
Pressure from mayors sees Finance Minister press banks to extend bank hub trial.
Northland police at the scene of shooting in Dargaville
Two people were reportedly injured in the firearms incident in Dargaville this afternoon.
Atrocious goat track: Motorist fumes over state of Northland state highway
Northland motorists are tired of forking out to fix car damage caused by state highways.
Wellsford run riot in the second spell
Injury-ravaged Waipu forced to field players in two consecutive games.
Helicopter crash: Photographer in 'visible pain' week after horror plunge
Four people injured in a helicopter crash at a Mid Canterbury wedding remain in hospital.
Whangārei out of water reform, CEO cites trust issue with govt
Mayor Sheryl Mai angles for compensation over water reform.
For the love of beer: Northland craft brewers reveal secret ingredients
Reporter Jenny Ling discovers what's behind the success of two Northland craft breweries.
Inside story: The convicted rapist who sold girl, 15, for sex
An interview with the woman who forced into the open a predator's abuse of a child.
Dial change: Coast-ing across Northland on one frequency
Frequency changes to Coast and The Hits frequencies across parts of Northland.
Tale of SH1 roundabout works: 'This has been too long'
Two years of irritation - Brent George on being neighbour to SH1 roundabout works.
How NZ's vaccine rollout will unfold - what the 'Team of 5 million' can expect
July 28 will be the official beginning to the general public vaccine rollout.
Social media advocate meets Whangārei mayor to discuss crime
Top criminologist warns over social media twisting perceptions of crime.
Miscreants damage car and steal prized possessions
Thieves have taken thousands of dollars' worth of barbering gear from a car in Raumanga.
Return of New Zealand Tourism Awards welcomed
Former award winners look forward to return of the awards night this year.
One person dead, road closed after car crash in Mamaranui, Northland
The incident was reported just after 6pm.
Korean spiritual leader made to pay $1.24m for property purchase breaches
Judge accepted breaches were accidental and Lee's businesses had helped the Far North.