What is believed to be a firearm has been found next to the Patterson's suspected remains.

COMMENT: This is a tragic story and one I'm convinced didn't need to end like this.

Police said the remains are badly burnt, but they believe they belong to Quinn Patterson.

Aerial images show smoke rising from remains of Northland home

Shot property manager confided in friend of problems with tenant.

Contractor Jeff Pipe was the sole survivor of a triple shooting in Whangarei.

Two women dead, man injured in 'out of the blue' shooting.

Bar owner unimpressed with man's apology: 'I could see it in his eyes, he was just wild.'

Crew member airlifted from US ship to Whangarei Hospital after suffering abdominal pains.

Clearing rural spots where 'scumbags' dump their rubbish could cost ratepayers up to $50k.

NZ First leader Winston Peters hints referendum on Maori seats could be for Maori only.

As blood poured out of the puncture in his elbow "a lot of swearing words came to mind".

No more overseas visitors than usual came to Auckland for the Blues vs Lions game.

Breast implants are "toast", says plastic surgeon, as demand for alternative grows.

Why one Whangarei woman is on a quest to help sexual abuse survivors speak out.

DISTRESSING CONTENT WARNING: Principal proud to break the silence on suicide awareness.

Patrick and Rebecca Malley talk life in Whangarei and running their orchards.

The Waitangi Day powhiri will be shifted from Te Tii Marae for the next two years.

Warning: This article is about youth suicide and may be distressing for some.

Boy actor talks at Kamo High about life-changing crash that left him in four-week coma.

Family to return priceless artefacts taken from Burmese temple by conquering ancestors

COMMENT: Winston Peters has not always been a fan of Shane Jones.

Shane Jones' retort to David Seymour: "I am not a political form of myrtle rust."

Former Labour MP to be named as NZ First's Whangarei election candidate.

Shane Jones made the wrong choice of party, says PM Bill English.

Whangarei radiology firm installs second MRI to cope with increasing demand.

Shane Jones has frequently accompanied NZ First leader Winston Peters since leaving Mfat.

Hundreds pledge aid as radio personality Mike Kooge fights for his life .

WDC supports bill but those on window-washing frontline say fines won't be a deterrent.

Local audiences enjoy fabulous, charming, talented Northland version of Mamma Mia!