The award recognises her outstanding achievements within the community over 50 years.

It's harder in a hot market to find an affordable bach - but it can be done, agents say.

One dead and five injured in head on crash at Whangārei.

It's the worst way to start 2021 for Kawakawa's Tui Strachan and his family.

Bishop Te Kitohi Pikaahu said the New Year Honour was humbling.

Some evacuees are still waiting to be allowed home.

The cause of a fire that has burnt 56ha of scrub and native bush is under investigation.

Woman sentenced for her vital role in the scheme, despite refusing to name ringleader.

An intense inferno melted a luxury launch into the sea at the Bay of Islands.

Onlookers says the boat was ablaze within minutes.

A severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.

A Moerewa couple have lost "everything" in a fire that destroyed part of their house.

Dmitry Pelevin decided to sail solo, 7000 nautical miles from the Caribbean to Auckland.

Star appears to be a big fan of Cadenshae, after being previously papped in the outfit.

Whangārei District Court didn't give enough discount for robber's guilty plea.

Manea Footprints of Kupe tells of the first chapter of the human story of Aotearoa.

September police shooting: man who tried to take officers lives sentenced

Work being carried out on about 2500 sites on the national roading network.

Fears that it will only be a matter of time before another person is killed.

Big companies get most school lunch contracts as time pressure overrules local jobs.

Skyla Anderson-Wynn will study law as well as arts and commerce at university next year.

For much of his life he was shielded from the truth about his abduction.

Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.

'Homeless people are dying because healthcare is so out of reach,' volunteer says.

A new campaign has been set up to support Māori seats on councils.