Police said the remains are badly burnt, but they believe they belong to Quinn Patterson.

Aerial images show smoke rising from remains of Northland home

When a cop gave chase to the gunman in the '80s, he ended up "stabbed under a tree".

The Northland gunman's sister says: "He would have thought what he did was terrible".

Shot property manager confided in friend of problems with tenant.

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.

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.

The Maori seat debate - what difference would it make to Hohepa Bloggs?

Clearing rural spots where 'scumbags' dump their rubbish could cost ratepayers up to $50k.

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.

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.

A top SPCA inspector wants the man accused of bashing a puppy sent to prison.

The nation's largest city will not escape the inclement weather.

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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.