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Epsom to Northland, money matters
The highest earning households in New Zealand are in the electorate the Prime Minister lives in, according to Census figures.
Landlord sentenced over gas fire death
A landlord who illegally installed a gas cooker resulting in a fire that killed a 19-year-old woman has today been sentenced to six months home detention.
Pulled from car blaze after cow strike
Two men dragged an injured forestry worker from his car as it burst into flames after crashing into wandering livestock on a Far North rural road.
Bay of Islands: Winging it in Russell
The sky is the limit as a Northland town turns on the charm for a winter festival, writes Elisabeth Easther.
Teacher admits kicking pregnant woman
A Whangarei teacher has admitted kicking her estranged husband's pregnant partner in the face at a junior rugby match.
Teacher accused of mum-to-be's assault
A Whangarei school teacher in on trial this morning charged with assaulting her ex-husband's pregnant partner.
Eerie spiderweb photo goes viral
An eerie photo of millions of spiders fleeing flooded farmland in Hikurangi last week has gone viral, after it was posted by a popular science Facebook page.
Occupants assaulted in Northland home invasion
A home invasion in Tinopai, on the Kaipara Harbour, on Saturday evening is being investigated by police.
Kayaker capsized during commute
A kayaker who capsized in wild Northland weather last night was embarking on his usual 10-minute commute home from work.
Apology to widow for MH370 book
A Northland writer has apologised to the widow of a Kiwi missing on MH370 after she took offence at a book he's penned about the jet's disappearance.
Tourist admits charges over fatal crash
The driver of a campervan that allegedly crossed the centreline and crashed into an oncoming utility in the Coromandel on Friday night, killing an Auckland woman, has appeared in court.
Romantic Russell delivers on all its promises
Rachel Grunwell finds plenty to keep her busy on a weekend in Russell.
Wintry weekend, especially in south
Severe rain and wind warnings and a drop in temperatures have been issued for parts of the South Island and lower North Island this weekend.
SOS in sand saves stranded boatie
A man was rescued from a remote beach in Northland after rescue helicopter staff spotted the SOS he had written in the sand.
Fatal BMX crash 'an absolute chance accident'
A 15-year-old Northland boy died after succumbing to fatal injuries he sustained during an "absolute chance'' BMX accident, a coroner has found.
UFB-wired marae offers communities opportunities for future
An ultrafast broadband-wired marae in a deprived Northland community could offer a glimpse into how marae may function differently in the future.
Father charged after crash injures girl
A Far North father has been charged with drink-driving causing injury after a crash that left his 5-year-old daughter with critical head injuries.
Kia ora: Houhora
Elisabeth Easther is tempted to stay in Northland's big-game fishing golden spot.
Legal row at $40m pad
One of New Zealand's most expensive homes is at the centre of a million dollar dispute over a construction botch-up.