National's pledge to build 10 Northland bridges is under the microscope.

Well-known GP Dr Lance O'Sullivan has teamed up with leading researchers in a new effort.

HIV-positive Johnny Lumsden had unprotected sex with men without disclosing his status.

Probation officer denied leave to appeal risk report deletions to top court.

A 27-year-old forestry worker was injured when hit by a log near Purua in Northland.

It's an inside day for most across the North Island.

Heart Beat series: They told us about their towns. Now hear their views on the election.

Mana Party's Hone Harawira was back in the fold of the Maori Party last night.

The group that led moves to expand Ports of Auckland is backing Peters port move

Bereaved Kiwis are carrying the shoes of their lost loved ones around the country.

A Whangarei paddler has an up close encounter with a shark near Tutukaka.

Settled weather is on the way for tomorrow's night transtasman rugby clash.

Lanes are blocked at Brynderwyn and SH1 will need to close for 2 hours to remove wreckage.

In the Heartland, we visit Ahipara where not much has changed since before the GFC.

A commissioner is critical of a hospital's care of an elderly man before his death.

Attempts have been made to use fake firearms licences to buy guns on Trade Me.

Thunderstorms roll in to Auckland as weather worsens with more heavy rain expected.

Children's schoolwork is suffering as rising rents force more low-income families to move.

The MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for the West Coast.

Exclusive: Quinn Patterson was ready to die, and was preparing to do so for some time.

"The stuff I do out here gives me personal credibility," Maori leader says.

Vital road closed for 12 hours after truck crash.

A day ahead of Labour's freshwater announcement, National has made its own.

A water bottling plant could create 20 jobs but hapu are not happy.

Billy T James was a brilliant entertainer who also felt like a family friend, fan says

A captain has been charged after trying to berth a 40,000 tonne logging ship while drunk.

Philip Morris chief exec adds a 18ha waterfront property at Opito Bay to portfolio.

Don't put the brollies away yet as heavy rain tracks south this morning.

Kiwi fishing show host's monster swordfish catch has been confirmed as a world record haul

More rain for the top of the country just in time for tonight's rush hour.