Contractor Jeff Pipe was the sole survivor of a triple shooting in Whangarei.

Police searching paddocks for shooter, believed to be within cordon.

Bar owner unimpressed with man's apology: 'I could see it in his eyes, he was just wild.'

Snippets of news around Northland.

Crew member airlifted from US ship to Whangarei Hospital after suffering abdominal pains.

A Northland teacher's project focuses on raising Maori achievement through music.

Mixed martial arts event near Whangarei deemed a success despite some blood being spilled.

One person has died in a crash near Waipu.

Elisabeth Easther checks into Northland motel that's heavy on Kiwiana charm.

Some are living in cold garages or taking turns to use a warm jacket to go to school.

Love Kaipara has received a significant funding boost from the Government and KDC.

As blood poured out of the puncture in his elbow "a lot of swearing words came to mind".

No more overseas visitors than usual came to Auckland for the Blues vs Lions game.

Breast implants are "toast", says plastic surgeon, as demand for alternative grows.

Why one Whangarei woman is on a quest to help sexual abuse survivors speak out.

One dead after early-morning crash.

A small tourism business in the Far North plans to grow following a $30,000 award.

Hawke's Bay is one of four regions at the receiving end of the $50 million initiative.

How up to speed are you with how intellectual property relates to your business?

News briefs: Fire damages Parapara home, pool closes and new Land Wars fund.

New Zealand's 19th-century wars will receive greater recognition with a new national day

Cold weather, police and a rather long trip are no barrier to a homeless man's journey.

Caregivers bring children to kura to confess after destructive rampage through rooms.

Brazen theft has prompted Northland farmer to offer a reward in cash or oysters.

Australians are being targeted by a new campaign to get tourists driving to the regions.

A Blenheim youth, who was adopted as a boy, is cycling 1100km to help kids in state care.

Schools are standing down a record number of students for assaulting teachers.

The Waitangi Day powhiri will be shifted from Te Tii Marae for the next two years.

Warning: This article is about youth suicide and may be distressing for some.

Meeting of police and public comes up with plenty of ideas to make town better.