19yo man arrested this morning in Kawakawa after tip from the public.

Moerewa School will remain closed until the end of week, principal announced.

Four men charged over cannabis-growing operation remain in custody.

Man jailed for stabbing police dog trying to ram police cars, aggravated burglary.

Whangārei man appears in court for murder of Bridget Simmonds.

It's our shortest day - so how much extra daylight can we expect tomorrow?

News snippets from across the region.

"One punch" laws were introduced in NSW in 2014 to reduce alcohol-related violence.

Derek Lynn jailed for part in tyre stabbing crime spree.

Public access to iconic surf beach Elliot Bay has been secured.

Finding the beauty in the small, the rural and the unexpected.

Police have set up a direct phone line for people to call with information about the case.

Police use excavator at rural location where they believe missing woman is buried .

Simmonds' mother just wants closure for the family.

Suspicious fire destroys rural community hall.

Police consider disappearance of Bridget Simmonds is suspicious.

Head-on crash near the summit of Brynderwyn Hills.

Power outage for Far North.

"I would like to think we could reach out to those people and possibly help them."

Two community groups targeted in burglaries.

Jacinda Ardern and Dr Ashley Bloomfield: Why they broke social distancing rules.

Northland Orca sightings wanted as one could be entangled in cray pot line

Four people arrested in police drug operation named in court.

Heavy rain, severe gales have the upper North Island in the firing line.

A motorist is in a critical condition after a three-vehicle crash in Mangere Bridge.

Stephen Henare used the Trust money to fund his gambling and expensive luxuries.

Man arrested in relation to carjacking incident with baby on backseat.