Jim Morgan, an ex-serviceman, is virtually blind and Sandy was his companion.

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

The attack hasn't made the Kerikeri man more wary of being in the water.

The Kerikeri man was spearfishing when the shark "came out of nowhere".

Christmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south

Getting the gear donated was no problem, but sending it to Africa will cost $1800.

Judges wowed by "impressive thinking, technological innovation and humane kill aspects".

Rain totalling 50mm fell in an Auckland suburb in two hours, and others are without power.

Residents of Masters Access Rd say it is dangerous and the council knows that.

Dispute over perceived gang debt escalated to death of Tribesmen member 'John Boy' Harris.

Comment: Iwi will reject Crown's offer to set mandate, so back to square one.

Two endangered green turtles found on Far North beaches in the past week.

House fire caused by spontaneous combustion of furniture-oil-soaked rag on deck.

Health authorities following up on others who might have been in contact with patient.

Whangārei vigil for Grace Millane and all victims of violence

Moerewa grandmother wanted her mokopuna to experience joy of Christmas in their own town.

The vigil will be held at the Canopy Bridge at 8pm.

Traffic stopped in both directions shortly before Brynderwyn.

Hiwi Tauroa leaves his wife, 6 children, 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

The digger was working on roadworks when it cut the fibre optic cable.

First it rained and then the sun blazed as many hundreds waited for the MenW vaccination

Trainspotters are waiting to see the condition of the Auckland to Northland railway line.

Whangārei District Council gets tough on irresponsible freedom campers.

"Had they not taken Liam ... the outcome could have been devastating."

Police make arrest after reports of man with a firearm Whangārei suburb of Morningside.

Firefighters skip Christmas parade to rescue precariously perched paraglider.

If NZ Rugby won't take charge, schools need to take it upon themselves to act.

Over 100 young Northland players will be exposed to a more professional approach to rugby.

Government ''spin'' about Dargaville Police Station hours, says Northland MP Matt King