The Northland forest in which a helicopter crashed, killing two people, is so dense no wreckage was visible even from the air soon

It was a wild day of weather for the upper North Island yesterday, but what will today bring?

Young people living in regional New Zealand have a better chance of owning their own home, according to new figures.

Date chosen to commemorate land wars has special significance for those who say Maori never ceded sovereignty.

The post mortem examinations for two people who died today in a helicopter crash in Northland will take place tomorrow, police say.

In an announcement linked to the Mt Roskill by-election, Labour leader Andrew Little yesterday said his party would fast-track light rail between the city and Mt Roskill.

Lifeguards have cautioned motorists to drive to conditions on Northland beaches this summer following a crash between two cars put

A_JS251016NADBITE034.JPG The dog that attacked 6-year-old Tyree Walters will be returned to its owners. PHOTO/JOHN STONE By Mikaela

An epidemic of methamphetamine is ripping communities apart - but the fightback has begun.

Six Auckland men who were arrested in connection with the seizure of 494kg of methamphetamine on Ninety Mile Beach and at Totara North in June have elected trial by jury.

Offers of support for 6-year-old Tyree Walters are pouring in as the hunt for his stolen PlayStation intensifies. The brave youngster

A Northland farmer's first attempt at releasing a song internationally via social media has clocked up a whopping 12 million Facebook views.

Jobs and infrastructure in the Far North were cited as the contribution the Helena Bay luxury lodge will make to New Zealand.

The country's most exclusive luxury lodge that features 3km of pristine coastline, four private beaches and many intimate coves opens today.

When John Clarke hits the pavement to train for the ASB Marathon and his muscles begin to burn he feels grateful - the pain means he's still here to feel it.

A man who admitted snatching a woman from a popular Whangarei walking track and assaulting her at his home will be sentenced today.

Rachael Beardsall says she and her partner have had to go without to ensure their three children do not starve. So when she heard

Top education and police chiefs are investigating their own staff following accusations they sent porn to a Northland principal.

A seriously injured person is trapped in an upside down people mover, the fire service says.

The familiar red and gold colours of surf lifesavers are about to make a return to Northland beaches this weekend as the weather and

Police have confirmed there are three scenes of interest after a suspected homicide victim died at the Whangarei ambulance station this morning.

A respected Northland principal says 1500 pornographic images found on his work computer were 'joke' emails sent to him by other principals and others.

A boutique lodge on the fringe of Northland's Waipoua Forest has been named New Zealand's best hospitality business.

A labourer who allegedly failed to stop, hurled a pie out a car window and led police on a five-hour chase has appeared in the Whangarei

Chicken, lime and lemongrass might not be the most traditional sausage flavour, but it has come out tops in this year's national sausage competition.

At the birthplace of the nation, Winston Aldworth and his kids encounter our gritty past.

A man who drove like a "complete idiot" was arrested after a five-hour manhunt during which he tried to ram a police car, and hurled a pie out his window.

Ani Tamaki says while one school lunch might not seem like much, it can mean a lot for those who are struggling to afford food for

The Tangiteroria Tavern is now the pub with no beer after 90 years of serving locals and travellers between Whangarei and Dargaville. Owner