Man pleads guilty to 'coward's punch'
One year on the victim, a father of four, still cannot go back to work.
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Schools cancelled, roads closed as flooding hits parts of NZ
Kids find joy as wet weather closes roads and causes slips across the north.
Hottest January in Northland since records began
Niwa climate summary says Northland has had its hottest January on record.
Tourist tells crash victim he won't pay for repairs
The tourist plans to fix his car and sell it before leaving the country.
Trio rescued from Waitangi River island
Paddleboard, rope used to rescue stranded trio from river island
Mac attack: McDonald's staff foil 'brutal, cowardly' assault
The man suffered a broken jaw and cracked vertebrae as a result of the attack.
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff coming to NZ
Jimmy Cliff will be joined by Teeks, Katchafire at the new Bay of Islands Music Festival.
Woman critical after crash near Whangarei
Woman critical after crash; police urge caution as wet weather makes roads more dangerous.
Immigration investigates Dahn Yoga founder Ilchi Lee
INZ to review grant of residence and determine if Ilchi Lee is liable for deportation.
Boy finds Northland identity's medals dumped in park
Family wondered what had happened to the last Charlie Smellie's medals
Plea to slow after Northland's first road death
Fatal crash thought to have happened while driver overtaking at speed.
Car-surfing crash leaves man fighting for life
Man suffers critical injuries after car-surfing stunt goes horribly wrong.
Alcohol restraint urged as Christmas approaches
Police urge Northlanders to take it easy on the booze after alcohol-related incidents
'Strap them into an ambulance'
A Kerikeri man has a novel idea for showing politicians how bad Northland roads are
Universities on 'risky' building spree
Briefings: Building spree creates a risk that development will exceed demand, TEC says.
Kerikeri High students top problem solvers
A team of problem solvers from Kerikeri High School will represent NZ in Wisconsin 2018.
'Careless' cops unlawfully obtained DNA
Police were using incomplete forms to have people provide them with DNA samples.
16-year-old arrested after police pursuit
Whangarei 16-year-old faces a raft of dishonesty and driving charges.
Vocational education crisis: MIT jobs go
Union says NZ vocational education is in crisis as jobs go at another technical institute
Axe hangs over NorthTec courses, campuses
Dozens of jobs and the Rawene and Kerikeri campuses could face the chop.
Fault forces plane's return
Kerikeri-bound plane got as far as skies over Warkworth before returning to Auckland.
With arm almost amputated, 'very tough' woman waits 3 hours for help
Farm worker found woman with arm stuck in tractor three hours after accident.
Pipeline claim - they were 'digging around for a log'
Industry veteran says swamp kauri business has lured 'cowboys' who ignore extraction rules
Winston vs National over promise of hope for Northland
Will Northland re-election NZ First's Winston Peters - or will National regain the seat?
Peters talks up revamped Super Gold Card
NZ First leader Winston Peters is pushing a revamped Super Gold Card for pensioners.
Who is Labour's new deputy leader?
Labour's new deputy Kelvin Davis provides an important contrast to leader Jacinda Ardern.
New teachers quit Auckland, delay kids
Most new Auckland teachers plan to leave town, and many are deferring having children.
Big crowd expected at Tuke's home club
Team NZ sailor's clubmates set to watch - but with no Sky they're not watching live.
Kiwifruit poisoning probe continues
Apparently deliberate poisoning last year caused kiwifruit to be dumped.
Car roof-rider seriously injured in fall
A man is in hospital with serious injuries after falling from the roof of a car.
Blood recipient says thanks for the boost
Ron Pattenden has an estimated 100 donors to thank for keeping him alive.