Footballer allegedly punched on the sideline in 'despicable' attack.

'Cowardly and despicable' attack on player leaves him with broken jaw.

Leopard seal shot dead on Glinks Gully

SH1reopens at Otaika in Whangarei following this morning's serious crash.

First cruise ship at Northport will arrive for Hundertwasser and hotel opening.

More details revealed on the new hotel development in Whangārei.

NRC and KDC do not endorse Tegel's chook farm and hearings have been suspended.

Historic drawings were privately held until Herald story about their creators.

Two shots were fired at police during a pursuit.

More than 85 tonnes of plastic and other trash on Ninety Mile Beach.

Family of a former Catholic priest and self-confessed paedophile said they had no idea.

A therapist who works with sex offenders says it seems unethical not to report abuse.

A priest who admitted to sex abuse is suspected of abusing dozens of children.

All except three charter schools now look set to become state or integrated schools.

Gunman had already shot three civilians - killing two of them.

Some PKE was unloaded in Timaru before the contaminated shipment came to Northport

Northland iwi Ngāpuhi leadership challenged after just 11 per cent of funds meted out.

Brown says he put in extra services in lieu of development contributions.

Avocado thefts spike with one orchardist hit repeatedly. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'It's the start of a golden era for our city'.

Heartbreak turns to joy for Whangarei pet shop owners when stolen animals are returned.

About $100,000 worth of avocados stolen from Northland orchard.

NRC still investigating 44km sulphur spill on SH1 between Whangārei and Ruakaka last week.

Community rallies to help Loren Hope meet motor neurone disease's challenges.

Discount stores pull meth pipes after approach by Moerewa couple

DOC wants to close high maintenance, high risk and low visitor tracks in kauri regions.

Doctor said drug boosted energy levels and she used it when she had four days off work.

The woman's offending was uncovered after the bust at Ahipara in Northland.

PM puts political doodle into Whangārei's Great Plate Auction

Vaccination best way to prevent virus-borne 'death by diarrhoea', vet says