Rising road toll is exasperating police and emergency services.

Sandra McKersey helps build a new home for young boys and a fresh chance in life.

Serial offender sentenced to more than a decade in jail after firing on police officer.

Whananaki residents irked by freedom campers' behaviour.

A Kiwi aid worker talks about life in Tonga after Gita - and how resilient the people are.

Housing crisis in Northland is bad - and it's expected to get worse.

Retailers vulnerable to external competition as technology and connectivity progress.

Seeing people change, get well and live the life they want to is the most rewarding part.

Banking ombudsman advises against Viagogo's instruction.

Parents say charter schools picked up children excluded from other schools.

Whangarei trust denies ministers are giving it "preferential treatment".

Letia Hauraki paid about $140 for each ticket - but was told they had been cancelled.

Assaults on hospital staff on the rise in Northland.

Four convicted child sex offenders were placed few hundred metres from 3 childcare centres

The facility houses at least four men convicted of child sex offences.

Victim's partner says 'totally senseless killing' broke her heart into a million pieces.

Siblings raffling off giant Toblerone to raise money for heart kids charity.

Police want crashes reported so authorities can identify roading issues.

Government investment in four big projects revealed

Testing last week indicated bacteria in a number of waterways across Northland.

Rangatahi Court to be launched in Whangarei this Saturday

The Lunch Box makes between 300 and 400 lunches a week and there are plans to expand.

A detailed plan outlines the way to revitalise Whangarei's city centre.

Snapper are being put through comprehensive physical testing.

Terminally ill Kiwis and supporters front a new campaign for Act's euthanasia bill.

Latest QV report is out and the average Whangarei house price is on the rise.

Olympic gold medalist said girl was hypothermic and needed the warmth.

Kids find joy as wet weather closes roads and causes slips across the north.

Family plead for information after drive-by shooting at Whangarei house.

People have donated generously to a Givealittle page set up by brother of crash victim.