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Unsolved: Elderly siblings murdered with revolver at isolated Northland spot
Elderly shooting victim said to have been a feared tohunga.
Man denies Wellington bomb scare charge
The man has pleaded not guilty to a charge of making threats to harm people or property.
Police urge care when buying concert tickets online
Whangārei police are investigating complaints of online fraud from victims around NZ.
Fighting the Demon: Helping meth addicts see the light
Amid the despair of New Zealand's methamphetamine crisis, is a shining light of hope.
No jab, stay home, Northland DHB says
Northland DHB asks unvaccinated kids to stay home from school.
SH1 one lane after fatal crash at Kaiwaka
A truck driver was killed when his rig went through road barrier and over a steep bank.
Principals speak about violence and threats in schools
Principals say they need a range of support measures to cope with mounting violence.
Truck driver dies in SH1 crash south of Kaiwaka
Delays expected on SH1 just south of Kaiwaka, between Brynderwyn and Wellsford.
Drink-driver pleads guilty to killing Northland mother and daughter
Teen pleads guilty to drink driving causing the deaths of two Northlanders.
Teen admits drink-driving causing death of Northland mum, toddler
Auckland teen admits drink driving causing death of Northland mum and daughter
Police car rammed with stolen Nissan Safari
A stolen Nissan Safari was used to ram a police car, leaving it unable to be driven.
Whangārei student gets into Stanford PhD programme
Only about 15 graduate students are accepted by the PhD programme each year.
Trial of two accused over massive Ninety Mile Beach meth bust underway
Lengthy trial for remaining two charged with importing meth in Northland gets underway
Your weather: Country to bask in warmer temps this weekend
Temperatures are forecast to soar 6C above average in some parts of the country.
Van driver fails to stop after hitting car with young baby in back
Young family hit by van but driver flees without checking for injuries.
Rally cars to be airborne over Pohe Island
A new jump will bring added excitement to the International Rally of Whangārei.
Takeaway owners fined $1200 after breaching standards
Officers realised the takeaway owners had tampered with the food grade certificate.
The boy in a coma: 7yo's death-defying recovery after hit by car on SH1
Mum grateful for prayers: "They didn't know if he was going to open his eyes."
Winning $1 million Lotto ticket sold in Whangarei bookshop
The winning ticket was sold at Onerahi Bookshop & Lotto in Whangarei.
Mermaid Pools in Matapouri a no-go zone
A rāhui is now in place over the Mermaid Pools and the access route.
'Those guys are heroes': Pub patrons wrestle man with loaded shotgun
A man with the shotgun jumped on the bar and started demanding money.
Future youth leader among those attending youth camp
Young Northlanders join thousands at Youth Camp
Funding needed to keep bird recovery centre alive after loss of sponsor
The centre is looking for more sponsors to keep it running.
Gun fired as bar patrons take on armed robber
Guards watch over Tiki Tavern scene as police call for more information.
Ceremony at dawn preceding rahui
Visitors to Matapouri should take note of a rahui on Mermaid Pools
MPs gather for blessing of new Kaeo Bridge site
Design work underway for new two-lane bridge but funding not yet allocated.
Whangārei man charged over home-made bomb and firearms stash in court
Whangārei man charged over home-made bomb and firearms stash in court
Principal performs CPR and resuscitates child in sandpit
The principal performed CPR after a child accidentally buried himself in a sandpit.
Duck shooter without a gun and hunting licence convicted
Duck hunter without firearms and hunting licence sentenced to community detention.
Troubled Indian airline leaves passengers stranded
Passengers slam travel agency for a lack of notification about cancelled flights.