5-month-old baby dead, charges laid as homicide investigation unfolds
A baby boy has died after an alleged assault in Northland last night.
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Iwi leader backs MP's plan to break Māori reoffending
Strategy that aims to lower the proportion of Māori in prisons has been launched.
NZ's biggest drug bust - a comedy of errors and 500kg of meth
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Seventh brush with death: 73-year-old reckons latest rescue closest one yet
Seventh brush with death the closest yet, says rescued man Ross Mead.
Whangārei Robbery: Four masked robbers with knives and screwdrivers
A sole service station worker was able to slip away and lock himself in cloakroom.
Frosty start today, records confirm soggy August
There have been 16 wet days in Auckland this month. The average is 14.
Sitting mayors and slew of councillors keen to stay
Northland mayors not throwing in the towel yet - all three are standing for re-election.
Your weather: Rain for Bledisloe Cup decider at Eden Park
Black Ferns to stay dry, but showers will set in during the Bledisloe Cup test tonight.
Boys' High hope to make rugby history
Whangārei Boys' High School's rugby 1st XV look to make winning history.
'Wanton act' by vandals forces Waipoua Forest track to close
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Community plays fairy godparent to fairy terns
New Zealand's most endangered bird is getting another helping hand in Northland.
Speed focus of police operation at three Northland sites
Northland roads come under police scrutiny after speed identified as a factor in crashes.
Students learn ki o rahi before regional and national competitions
Northland's ki o rahi superstars will have a chance to shine on the national stage.
Plastic from giant sandbags threatens beach
The sandbags at the entrance to the beach are falling apart - but who's responsible?
Kaipara catchment first for Govt $12m waterways fund
Kaipara Harbour catchment will be first to tap into new $12 million clean waterways fund.
Hunker down! Tornadoes, storms, power cuts expected
Batten down the hatches, a storm is brewing!
Your weather: Snow, stormy and sunny - find out where
If you're in Auckland, "it's best to make the most of it this morning".
Glimpses of class in scratchy Northland win
With enough possession and territory to shake a stick at, Northland had trouble scoring.
One 'stupid, impulsive punch': Home detention for killing homeless man
Home detention for manslaughter of Whangārei homeless man
Fire in sawdust pile could smoulder for months
Access issues created by a steep 40m high bank means the fire could smoulder for months.
Racism cuts Māori out of local elections, says Far North mayoral candidate
Racism claim: Far North council is "white man, white man, white woman, white man".
Canine duo nab man who tried to outrun police twice
Police dog and handler nab man after second track in Kamo.
Two petrol stations, dairy robbed in under 25 minutes
Police investigating three robberies believed to be linked
Hunker-down Saturday: Snow, storms and massive waves to batter New Zealand
Snow and bitter cold to batter alps and Queenstown, while huge waves to hit near Auckland.
Autonomy key for NorthTec in national polytech merger
NorthTec is considering the impact of a national merger of polytechnics.
'Do you want a boyfriend?': Warning after man tries to lure 13yo into car
Strangers tried to abduct students to and from Northland schools
Police taking reports of attempted child abductions very seriously
Police increase presence around schools in Whangārei, inquiries ongoing.
Orca experience 'awesome' on Northland harbour
Orca experience 'awesome' on Northland harbour.
Human remains found in Northland - police investigating
Human remains found in Northland - police investigating
Whangārei mother teaches Japanese to rugby fans
Japanese lessons offered in Whangārei for World Cup-bound rugby fans.
Gun amnesty events continue in Northland
First four gun buyback events in Northland positive, police say.
Council to pay $80K for 86 years of dam on Māori land
FNDC to pay $80,000 for 86 years of a dam on Māori land.