Fees-free policy will help 30,000 at varsity and 50,000 in polytechs or industry training.

"They said it was all in my head," veteran said.

Police were called to the wharf area shortly before 2pm today.

The fine weather seen around most of the country continues today.

A honeymoon in New Zealand would be the ultimate romantic break for the loved-up duo.

Rescued sailor heading out on classic yacht Waitangi

Maunu salesman appears for case review on charges under the Arms Act.

Northlanders say plans good news for forestry and wood-processing industries.

Two heavily armed men make off with money and cigarettes in store raid.

The alarm was raised just after 7am.

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Witness said puppy was 'screaming in pain' as its owner kicked it down the road.

Donations have poured in to help bring home the body of a young Kiwi who died in London.

This week will be nothing like last week's wild thunder storms

Family and friends say they're relieved that Harald Solfjeld is now safe.

Heavy seas have forced the delay of the rescue attempt.

Firefighters are working to free them. Police are at the scene at Whangarei Heads Rd.

Gusts of up to 90kmh are expected in the Auckland region today.

Nutrition doctor reveals golden rules of diet he wished he'd been taught long ago.

Bad storms predicted for the upper North Island have come to nothing.

Shane Jones has big ambitions for a $1 billion regional economic development fund.

Police were using incomplete forms to have people provide them with DNA samples.

Whangarei 16-year-old faces a raft of dishonesty and driving charges.

Gent choosing not to say why he's leaving as mayor and what he plans to do now.

Stella Schmid and Brad Windust want to rid the forest of pests to save the kiwi.

Incidents are part of a spate of crashes on New Zealand roads today; Otira highway closed

Some polytechnics are reporting jumps of up to 19 per cent in early enrolments for 2018.

New MP Greg O'Connor says the state should help those stuck in gangs or needing healthcare

Access restricted to a Kaikohe school building because of its name.

A man found dead on rocks in Northland may have been fishing on the remote spot.