The Whangārei Christmas Parade and Santa Run bought smiles to the faces of many.

The possibility of a gold clam invasion from the Waikato River has kaitiaki worried.

What should people look for if they did want to search for the meteorite?

There's no reason to be going without or lonely on the big day.

"I want her to see me as her grandfather... not some angry fella."

"Our Christmas wish is simple. We dream of every dog finding a safe, secure home."

Health workers took the correct precautions, expert says.

The voyage has not been without its challenges.

Man jailed for more than 10 years for sexually abusing girl.

The programme offers wraparound support to students from their local school and iwi

The 18 emergency medicine specialists received a brief response to their letter.

A list of events and places that will keep everyone entertained.

Everyone can play a part in preventing or stopping elder abuse, the trust says.

Filipino man died from rabies in New Zealand in March.

The offender found the victim he assaulted still in the same position the next day.

“Decisions, decisions: Drivers, are you ready for this challenge?”

Plumes of smoke can be seen across Whangārei Harbour

Providing a safe environment for robust debate will be key on February 6.

'It is very much a place for the living.'

Ngāpuhi will rejoice with a massive hui in Auckland at the weekend.

The Olympics where the last athlete across the line gets the biggest cheer.

The change is something many coastal communities have been waiting for, councillors say.

" ... once dogs get a taste of sheep, they will keep coming back."

It's yet unclear which payments will be cut and where.

Petrol has become 10, 15 cents a litre cheaper, says AA, thanks to a new competitor.

The Bald Angels is helping more than 1000 kids experience Christmas this year.

Mr T has been gifted a brand new mobility scooter after an alleged hit-and-run crash.

Police seek witnesses to Kerikeri assault.

Ngāpuhi wants record numbers for weekend hui