A Kaikohe photographer captures the drama as police stop a fleeing unlicensed driver.

Lab tests come back negative for a second nursery as a third possible case is found

It was only a matter of time before a devastating fungal disease arrived in New Zealand

Five state school principals have taken top jobs in private schools in the past two years.

Willow-Jean Prime is likely to be in the Beehive after a high placing on Labour's list.

OBM grab another bonus point as Mid Northern and Western Sharks keep pace.

The British & Irish Lions are set to be welcomed on to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

Revival of gruelling event is keeping the spirit of one of the sport's NZ founders alive.

Primary school principal (pictured) backs teacher who shared porn images as a 'joke'.

An Auckland man killed his brother's dog during a row while on a Northland family visit.

Facebook has announced a new tool to help small businesses with their marketing strategy.

A plan for steam train rides from Kawakawa faces a wait until at least next month.

Ricardo Simich checks into historic Northland accommodation.

Seven upper North Island Council's have released a report on the state of the region.

Broadbill swordfish was so big it wouldn't all fit in the boat.

A scrub fire has taken hold and is spreading, near Kawakawa in the Bay of Islands.

Elisabeth Easther speaks to the owner/operator of Paihia Dive Craig Johnston.

The skies are beginning to clear after last night's storm, but the respite may be short-lived, with thunderstorms and more heavy rain forecast for later today.

Less than a fortnight before he died in a fiery plane crash in Melbourne, a US tourist wrote about how he was scared of flying.

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A person has been seriously injured after the car they were in spun out in Russell in the Bay of Islands.

A Pahia real estate agent acquitted of charges relating to dealing methamphetamine says police are still "aggressively pursuing her" and trying to ruin her life.

Tina Trenkner-Meade checks into reasonably-priced digs in a great location.

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It's a perfect summer's day in Waitangi and Auckland, but messy weather with gales and rain are expected in some parts of the country.

Waitangi Day will be another cracker for most of New Zealand, but Wellington again misses out on any golden weather.

The sun has come out to play and is here to stay, with a scorcher of a long weekend across the country.

Watch NZ Herald Focus: Junior distance runner Quinn Gardiner-Hall is just weeks away from following in the footsteps of his heroes to the icy southern land.

A helicopter was needed to help battle a scrub fire in the Bay of Islands this afternoon. A Fire Service spokeswoman said the blaze

The weather's going to be (finally) glorious for most of the country.