Inside story: The one-punch killer who got home detention
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'He'd rather go with Sandy': 95yo who lost 'best mate' in dog attack flooded with support
Jim Morgan's fox terrier cross, Sandy, put down on Monday due to severity of leg injuries.
Two more men jailed for largest ever haul of methamphetamine in NZ
Two more men jailed for largest ever haul of methamphetamine onto Ninety Mile Beach.
Attack was spearfisherman's second encounter with a shark that day
The mako attack wasn't the Kerikeri man's first encounter with a shark that day.
95-year-old devastated after 'best friend' put down following attack by 6 dogs
Jim Morgan's dog was attacked by six dogs while the pair were walking in Kaikohe.
Hit-and-run killer sentence outcry tops 100,000
Mother of 15-year-old Nathan Kraatskow wants a tougher sentence.
95-year-old Northland man's pet has to be put down after attack by six dogs
Jim Morgan, an ex-serviceman, is virtually blind and Sandy was his companion.
95-year-old Northland man has to have pet's leg amputated after attack by six dogs
95-year-old Northland man has to have pet's leg amputated after attack by six dogs
Spearfisher frees himself from jaws of 2m mako shark
The attack hasn't made the Kerikeri man more wary of being in the water.
Spearfisher survives shark attack with fish intact
The Kerikeri man was spearfishing when the shark "came out of nowhere".
Spur-of-the-moment decision led to fatal shooting of John Harris
Nicky Dodd was sentenced to four years, four months for manslaughter.
Far North residents issue road warning
Residents of Masters Access Rd say it is dangerous and the council knows that.
Gang taxing led to shotgun blast killing John Boy Harris
Dispute over perceived gang debt escalated to death of Tribesmen member 'John Boy' Harris.
Plastic recycling reduced as waste market collapses
From January 14 plastics numbered 3-7 will not be accepted at Far North recycling stations
Comment: Disillusioned Ngapuhi angry with the Crown
Comment: Iwi will reject Crown's offer to set mandate, so back to square one.
Turtles washing up in Far North
Two endangered green turtles found on Far North beaches in the past week.
Fires destroy house bus, damage home in Far North
House fire caused by spontaneous combustion of furniture-oil-soaked rag on deck.
Logging operation threatening water supply had no consent
Sediment from a forestry operation is hampering Kaikohe's water treatment plant.
Gran brings Christmas to marae
Moerewa grandmother wanted her mokopuna to experience joy of Christmas in their own town.
Former race relations commissioner Hiwi Tauroa passes away aged 91
Hiwi Tauroa leaves his wife, 6 children, 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
High-performance the focus for NRU
Over 100 young Northland players will be exposed to a more professional approach to rugby.
Hapū 'taking ownership' of youth after series of crimes
First project involved a clean-up of popular, but trashed, swimming spot at Forest Pools.
Auckland Māori warden who tried to bring peace to Queen St riot has died
Woman who tried to bring peace to 1984 Queen St riot has died aged 74.
Residents worried as retirement village planned
Hall Rd residents fear for children's safety on narrow road with no footpaths
Judge explains 'lenient' home detention for coward punch
No jail for the manslaughter of a Northland grandfather.
Battle begins to rid Opua of fanworm
Eradication programme funded by regional council and Biosecurity NZ to begin.
Second punch killed man during road rage assault
A second blow to the head killed Kaikohe man Chris Vujcich.
Concerns over shooting of stranded whales in front of kids
Families not given enough warning whales about to be put down, volunteer rescuer says.
Girl, 12, dies suddenly from mystery illness
Girl airlifted to Starship hospital in Auckland but efforts to save her in vain.
Another whale found dead in Northland
The whale was refloated last night but was found dead this morning.
Goodhue scoops three Far North Sports Awards
The All Black midfielder won three awards at the ceremony in Kaitaia on Friday.
Joy, tears on Rarawa Beach as hundreds fight to save pygmy whales
At last report yesterday the six survivors were about 400m offshore and heading north.