Man charged after camera captures alleged shoplifting incident in Kawakawa hardware shop.

Northport now a container port after first container-only cargo ship leaves.

Two ring-ins and a get-out-of-jail-free card give Marist a win over Kaierau on Saturday.

A person has been killed and three others injured after two separate crashes overnight.

Dargaville service station robber was deportee from Australia with long criminal history.

Economic benefits of growing hemp explained in the Far North tonight

Chinese visitor charged over Far North serious crash

Whangarei District Council looking to leave baggage and 'council' behind.

Police are reminding people on the water to let someone know their whereabouts.

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.

Auckland's wet and wild weather isn't over yet.

Rock concert was supposed to raise funds for Waipu Golf Club - it now owes $100,000-plus.

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