Heart Beat series: They told us about their towns. Now hear their views on the election.

The group that led moves to expand Ports of Auckland is backing Peters port move

As soon as it gets cold, hospitals struggle with 'waves' of sick children.

COMMENT: The only question is how heavily Labour will erode National's support.

Today, David Fisher stops at Hikurangi in Northland.

Bereaved Kiwis are carrying the shoes of their lost loved ones around the country.

Incumbent performs strongly in poll.

Police blitz sees 60 officer carry out warrants and road checkpoints.

Attempts have been made to use fake firearms licences to buy guns on Trade Me.

Exclusive: Quinn Patterson was ready to die, and was preparing to do so for some time.

Kiwi who murdered girlfriend and hid body in drum deported to Whangarei.

Billy T James was a brilliant entertainer who also felt like a family friend, fan says

A captain has been charged after trying to berth a 40,000 tonne logging ship while drunk.

The Northland mum and daughter fatally shot will be farewelled this week.

Police Association says shootings show tougher rules around trading firearms online needed

A police officer's wife has described her anguish during the Northland shootings.

Early risers were met with frost, fog and icy windscreens this morning.

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

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.

A Northland teacher's project focuses on raising Maori achievement through music.

The issue of the Maori seats has been dormant but this election could seal their fate.

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.