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'Rail is back on track': Winston Peters in Whangārei
Deputy PM talks Marsden Point spur line and Northland-Auckland rail improvements.
Fifth measles case confirmed in Northland, with day care centre latest focus
Fifth measles case confirmed in Northland, with day care centre latest focus
Teen driver should have had zero alcohol level
Summary of facts released by Judge Davis shows driver had two previous eba convictions.
$1m splurge: Māori trust manager admits fraud
Stephen Henare lied to the Māori Land Court about the money he was stealing.
Three arrested over Mustang police chase in Northland appear in court
Trio arrested in relation to a 64km police chase in a stolen Mustang appear in court
Watch: Stunning meteor lets off boom, lights up New Zealand skies
'Brilliant bright white light bursting out from darkness then a falling shower of flames.'
Yacht donated to Northland kids' charity
Comedian Mike King contacted by family of late boat owner seeking a good cause.
Moorhouse hit with Tikipunga season ban
A dangerous tackle captured on video was all it took for Moorhouse to be made to leave.
Former trustee accused of swindling $1m
A brother and sister have been prosecuted after $1m disappeared from a trust account.
Waipoua Forest's Four Sisters track closed over Kauri Dieback fears
Waipoua Forest's Four Sisters track closed over Kauri Dieback fears
Sir Hekenukumai Puhipi: The bridge builder
A look back at the life of Sir Hek, bridge builder, who proved Māori not here by chance.
Policy change after traffic ticket sent to wrong address
A ticket may now be waived or reissued depending on the circumstances.
Boat dented by whale in sea encounter
The couple on the boat were wondering what else could be coming their way.
1769 to today: A history of Islam in New Zealand
First recorded Muslims in NZ date back to visit of French ship 250 years ago.
Unsolved: Elderly siblings murdered with revolver at isolated Northland spot
Elderly shooting victim said to have been a feared tohunga.
Sir Ta Hekenukumai Busby dies, aged 86
"He gave so much to the next generation, and in turn, they honoured him."
Analysis: How Kelvin Davis got $98m to fix our worst inmates
David Fisher watched Kelvin Davis at Ngawha prison and asks: How did he get $98m?
$100m plan to tackle toughest inmates
Corrections minister Kelvin Davis and his $100m plan to solve society's greatest threat.
Fighting the Demon: Helping meth addicts see the light
Amid the despair of New Zealand's methamphetamine crisis, is a shining light of hope.
Lucky ones: Why surviving cancer in NZ is a lottery
Emma Russell talks to researchers and patients about what needs to change.
Far North school celebrates a total rebuild
Far North school's total rebuild after suffering leaky buildings
Northland man charged with 2017 Hamilton arson
The 30-year-old has been charged with endangering life by intentionally lighting a fire.
SH1 one lane after fatal crash at Kaiwaka
A truck driver was killed when his rig went through road barrier and over a steep bank.
Fighting the demon: Inside NZ's failure to fix meth crisis
New Zealand is home to one of the most lucrative methamphetamine markets in the world.
Teen admits drink-driving causing death of Northland mum, toddler
Auckland teen admits drink driving causing death of Northland mum and daughter
Three arrested, guns seized in crackdown on feuding gangs
Three men arrested, two sawn-off guns seized in wake of Auckland gang shooting.
Trial of two accused over massive Ninety Mile Beach meth bust underway
Lengthy trial for remaining two charged with importing meth in Northland gets underway
$5.5 million Lotto and Powerball winner sold in Northland
$5.5 million Lotto and Powerball winner sold in Northland
Tourist couple seeks rescuers after tragedy off Paihia beach
Swedish visitors thanked everyone involved in rescue attempt - except one heroic couple.
Tourists hospitalised after attack in campervan
Man lost consciousness, suffered concussion, woman had broken nose.
Kaikohe family loses home in Anzac Day blaze
No one was home at the time because they were preparing for an Anzac Day dawn service.
Watch: Great white shark chews motor as family fish
Reece Samuels has been diving for 27 years but has never seen a shark so curious.