News snippets from the Far North.

'This acknowledgment speaks volumes about his contributions.'

'I went to unlock the paddock on the gate and the whole gate fell on top of me': Manager

'It’s definitely a labour-intensive operation but we love what we’re doing.'

'We all offer different experiences and versions of the same thing.'

Leading Chinese rug and carpet company signs up with Wools of NZ.

The service centre is the third proposed for State Highway 1 south of Whangārei.

Northland artists up for prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize award

Likely to be cheaper to demolish houses in many cases: GDC chief executive.

Damien Porter was on parole for earlier drug-dealing when 1kg of meth was found in motel.

'I was just like, ‘oh my God’... she looked dead.'

Five search warrants were carried out by police over the past two days.

Attempts to rescue the operator were unsuccessful and they were found dead.

There are fears that exotic pets could turn into New Zealand invaders if left unchecked.

Foreshore camping is under review at last remaining Lake Taupō water's edge site.

Long-running Ahipara wild cat issue yet to be resolved, to pensioner's chagrin.

His funeral will be held in Rotorua on Friday.

Two fire trucks are in attendance and the fire investigator.

One of the men plays representative rugby and argued a conviction may impact his career.

Taylor and Harding honoured for industry contributions.

Close to 1000 people reported feeling the quake.

The byelection was sparked by the resignation of Melaina Huaki.

It disappeared from the public eye in 2017, but made its return last year.

Nursing grads said they were 'heartbroken' after offers of work turned out to be false.

Two important podiums, after the illness, have led to a world title opportunity.

Christopher Luxon, Dick Tayler, Sir Don McKinnon, Jeremy Rookes.

The home was destroyed in an electrical fire, an investigator says.

Fijiana Women’s lock Jade Coates returns to Waikato squad after lengthy injury.

Items included a vehicle, car keys, power tools, a laptop, gaming console and an e-bike.

Works are going on around the clock to get the job finished.