Dog attack: 33 sheep killed by roaming canine
Sheep had their "throats ripped out or their faces caved in", others drowned in a creek.
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Government declares drought in Northland and parts of Auckland
An adverse weather event has been declared in all of Northland and parts of Auckland.
Man at centre of three-hour standoff sentenced
After three hours and as police moved into a property, Hiko Komene gave himself up.
Unpaid road user charges: Northland company owes $530,000
Company operated at least 68 truck and trailer units which were liable for road charges.
Woman whose house tested positive for meth ordered to pay up despite not being at fault
Tenancy Tribunal says she must pay $659 to landlord for checks on home and cleaning.
Dogged defence force: NZ's four-legged wildlife protectors
Meet the front line of New Zealand's defence against millions of insatiable killers.
Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill
Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill making its way through Parliament.
Tutukaka Marine green lights up with musicians
Local musicians wow hundreds in Tutukaka on a pleasant evening.
'She was a hero': Woman drags two struggling teens out of rip
Rachel Taylor 'sprinted' into the surf wearing a dress with dog Mylo to save two teens.
The great Kiwi camping holiday - for beginners
Nervous about camping for the first time? Here's where to start.
Mystery illness robs Whangārei 6-year-old of her ability to talk and walk
"She understands 100 per cent but she cannot communicate back to us."
Kerre McIvor: Pros and cons when the heat is on
COMMENT: Long hot summer means swimming, ice blocks - and drought and water restrictions.
Parts of Northland 3 days away from running out of water
With no rain in sight, blunt message is: "Save any water you can."
Last Blockbuster store closes in Dargaville
A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.
Environment Court fines contractor more than $15k
The company was lead contractor in the redevelopment of Northland College.
Mixed feelings about proposal to hike teachers' registration fees
Some aren't happy with the increase, others say it is necessary.
No need to overhaul troubled school, acting principal says
Good management and developing trust key at Kamo High School.
Human remains found at Far North beach
A Whangārei couple recently unearthed a nearly intact human skeleton at a Russell beach.
Waitangi Day 2020: 40,000 enjoy whānau day out
The day started with a dawn ceremony followed by breakfast served by the Prime Minister.
Muslim leader offers Māori support to fight social injustices
Muslims invited to a pōwhiri at Te Tii Marae for the first time.
Long wait over for museum honouring Māori military service
Well over 1000 people attended the dawn opening of Te Rau Aroha, Waitangi's newest museum.
The North Island town running out of water: Emergency tanks installed
Residents could soon be lining up to collect water from emergency water tanks.
Claire Trevett: The no-show and power plays of Waitangi
A video clip from Waitangi was a melange of power plays between Peters, Shaw and the PM.
Simon Wilson at Waitangi: Love in a place of war
Waitangi has a beautiful new museum to commemorate Māori at war. It's fuelled by love.
New museum traces Māori sacrifice in times of war
Museum inspired by famous speech 'The price of citizenship' by Sir Apirana Ngata in 1940.
Passenger dies on Ovation of the Seas cruise ship
The ship involved in the White Island eruptions has been linked to another tragedy.
New programme to boost Māori education launched in Kerikeri
A commitment to Māori education was welcomed at a Government announcement in Kerikeri.
Power outage in Bay of Islands also affects Waitangi pōwhiri
Power outage affects thousands of customers in Northland
PM vows Dame Whina's legacy will be taught in schools
Statue to 'Mother of the Nation' Dame Whina Cooper unveiled in Panguru before huge crowd.
Robbery at vegetable stand leaves woman traumatised
A pregnant woman has been traumatised after being robbed at her family vegetable stall.
Law change to scrap rates arrears on Māori land
Rating changes will unlock commercial use of Māori land, government says.
'Mother of the Nation' immortalised at Panguru
Statue based on iconic photo of Dame Whina Cooper and mokopuna starting 1975 Land March.
Hot stuff: More heat on the way after whopping 38.2C in Gisborne
Yesterday, Gisborne topped the charts at a whopping 38.2C, its hottest day since 1940.