Jury expected to retire today in the meth trial in the Whangarei District Court.

A helicopter and Coastguard vessels were involved in the six hour search.

Oil refinery's shutdown to put $85 million into the economy

Two people by an overturned dinghy were reported to police this evening.

All New Zealanders have an opportunity to help.

The footage of the cheeky thieves has been viewed more than 8000 times on Facebook.

Woman fights to continue name suppression over fraud charges.

A top police officer will go to trial next year.

Roofer gets four-and-a-half years for causing the death of pizza delivery driver.

It's the first time New Zealand has hosted the conference, now in its third year.

We look back at the six worst power cuts that have plunged Auckland in the dark before.

A stolen tractor in pursuit on SH1 from Kaiwaka to Wellsford.

Kamo go well clear at the top of the table after their win over Old Boys Marist.

Chance to star in show has been top of Dylan Conrad's ''personal bucket list''.

This is the usual time of year for such sightings, even though they are relatively rare.

Venture will provide ''economic, environmental and employment opportunities'', iwi says.

More rain on the way during the next few days, but less severe than earlier this week.

Humanity's capacity for cruelty a shock for Whangarei nurse/midwife Donna Collins.

Lotto winner couldn't believe it when her ticket's numbers lined up on the My Lotto app.

Woman sent to jail for assaulting two cops in Whangarei.

Kaitaia paua plunderer gets community work

Ticket holder of the second largest Powerball win in the region has finally come forward.

Security camera photos of ANZ Bank robbers released by Northland police.

$8.3M Northland powerball winner claims big prize

Meth lab found at Northland property where five children were also living.

Northland man banned from owning dogs for five years for starving three dogs.

Ten of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow

Hail blankets parts of winterless North as Northland chills.

Public hearings have resumed on a law change to decriminalise medical cannabis.

Warnings of a chilly night quickly changed to reports of 100km/h winds in Auckland.