Scrub fire that threatened Far North house put out
A 3ha fire is within 20m of an inaccessible house in the Far North.
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Inquiry follows council boss' alleged 'homosexual' remark
Alleged comments by a council boss at public meetings have sparked an inquiry.
Nationwide leadership drought for marae
Māori elders worry as fewer youth rise up the ranks to fill crucial gaps.
Taupo crash victim's daughter gutted at loss: 'It's not fair'
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Taupo crash victims named
Police have released the names of the four people who died in the horrific Taupo crash.
Spontaneous combustion ignites laundry
Fire prompts safety warning about stacking hot towels straight out of the drier.
Fault forces plane's return
Kerikeri-bound plane got as far as skies over Warkworth before returning to Auckland.
Actor embarks on 3000km walk for grandparents
He'll be walking five months, carrying film canisters with his dad and brother's ashes.
Suspected hit-and-run car found
Vehicle owner contacts police after release of CCTV image of suspect car.
Two seriously hurt in Far North crash
Three people have been taken to Bay of Islands Hospital following the crash.
Worried mum organises search party for daughter
The young Russian tourist was quite surprised to be 'found' by a search and rescue team.
Northland hit-and-run driver sought
Police are trying to locate the driver of a car that hit and killed a pedestrian.
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Track the electorates that mean the most to the shape of the next Parliament.
Pedestrian dead after being hit by car
The crash happened just after 11pm near Kaikohe in the Far North.
Cutting-edge health research in Far North
Kaitaia to be home to a unique partnership, Waharoa ki te Toi (The Gateway).
GP teams up with top researchers
Well-known GP Dr Lance O'Sullivan has teamed up with leading researchers in a new effort.
Peters talks up revamped Super Gold Card
NZ First leader Winston Peters is pushing a revamped Super Gold Card for pensioners.
Vote 2017: Your say - who is winning the race?
Heart Beat series: They told us about their towns. Now hear their views on the election.
Flooding forces principal on traffic duty
The wild weather is sweeping south with motorists stranded and regions battered.
Empty shoes for people lost to suicide
Bereaved Kiwis are carrying the shoes of their lost loved ones around the country.
Harawira's whanau recharge his soul
"The stuff I do out here gives me personal credibility," Maori leader says.
Kiwi TV host's record-breaking fish verified
Kiwi fishing show host's monster swordfish catch has been confirmed as a world record haul
Who is Labour's new deputy leader?
Labour's new deputy Kelvin Davis provides an important contrast to leader Jacinda Ardern.
Shot in cold blood: Mother, daughter in shooting tragedy named
Two women dead, man injured in 'out of the blue' shooting.
Intervention urged for Far North council
Petition will urge minister Tolley to take control of 'dysfunctional' local body.
Little tourism business wins big in Far North
A small tourism business in the Far North plans to grow following a $30,000 award.
SPCA calls for jailing of puppy basher
A top SPCA inspector wants the man accused of bashing a puppy sent to prison.
Parapara blaze leaves family homeless
News briefs: Fire damages Parapara home, pool closes and new Land Wars fund.
Anniversary of soldiers invading Waikato
New Zealand's 19th-century wars will receive greater recognition with a new national day
Families help after kids vandalise school
Caregivers bring children to kura to confess after destructive rampage through rooms.
Jobs, health at risk from oyster thefts
Brazen theft has prompted Northland farmer to offer a reward in cash or oysters.