Chief Justice okays wearing of taonga during court proceedings
Northland Māori lawyer prefers neckties to taonga as standard dress code in court.
Northland Māori lawyer prefers neckties to taonga as standard dress code in court.
The triple masts of Sea Eagle II caused a flight hazard as yacht went near airport.
People urged to be vigilant about wandering dogs after latest deaths on Purerua Peninsula.
Case remitted to the Environment Court to finalise easements sought by Top Energy.
The early morning quake left many shaken - and some fleeing to higher ground.
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Heavy rain and strong winds created havoc this morning, with some schools closed.
Fine imposed on Russell dog owner almost five times higher than previous record.
Paraplegic Paul Wager's "amazing" wife Jodee vowed to dedicate her life to his bucket list
Smith accepted the honour on behalf of her team at Ocado.
Raumanga and Ruawai leading percentage rise in house prices in Northland.
Battle of Ruapekapeka Pā was the inconclusive, final clash of the Northern War of 1845-46.
Thirty firefighters and two choppers battled blaze in 1.5ha of scrub and pine forest.
The award recognises her outstanding achievements within the community over 50 years.
An intense inferno melted a luxury launch into the sea at the Bay of Islands.
"They have been very thorough in their investigation and report": Marina Legler.
Northland police looking at structure of Hikurangi police station after cop retires.
Help came from above, and just in time.
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
Three German nationals blatantly disregarded NZ's border restrictions, officials said.
Woman also suffers injuries after man pulls her out of car in Whangārei and drives away.
Takings up 100% at some attractions, but Auckland's Covid outbreak may end the boom.
Senior Constable Russell Rawiri looks back on an enforcement career with no regrets.
Previous winners include Princess Di, Nelson Mandela and Florence Nightingale.
Northland storm: Some roads still closed after slips and flooding cause major damage
Residents are being asked to reduce water usage so reservoirs can return to normal.
While storm damaged treatment plants are back in action, the reservoirs have fallen low.
Organisers thought they'd get to silver level in their first year, but they got to gold.