Brandt Shortland moves from coroner role to District Court judge
Kaikohe gets its first resident District Court judge - Brandt Shortland.
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Dig for victory! Kiwis turn to growing own food, becoming self-sufficient
Garden centres and nurseries raided for plants and seeds.
Auckland school to close after pupil tested for Covid-19
School principal Gary Sweeney said parents would be notified today about the closure.
Coronavirus: Family says China safer than NZ for their kids
Worried parents are starting to withdraw children from daycare.
Taranaki's first two coronavirus cases recently returned from Egypt
The man and woman are believed to be employees of methanol maker Methanex.
Local Focus: Hipango announces she's standing again for National in Whanganui
Whanganui MP unopposed as National's candidate. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Comedy legend's shocking announcement
Billy Connolly has quit stand-up comedy as he battles Parkinson's disease.
One person burned in ammonia spill; residents told to stay indoors
Residents have been told to stay indoors, close windows and avoid using air conditioning.
Yarrow Stadium reveals high degrees of risk, investigation shows
Investigation into repairs and upgrades to the New Plymouth shows high levels of risk.
10 Bay sevens players chasing playing spots at Tokyo Olympics
Blyde, Brazier, Paul, Tui, Curry, Joass, McGarvey-Black, Ravouvou, Warbrick, Webber named.
Holden's biggest fan laments demise of iconic carmaker
Steve Fabish is so obsessed with Holden he started a museum.
Wanganui rep cricket loss with Rayner retirement
The 36-year-old builder remains a passionate Marton Saracens Cricket Club supporter.
Watch: Truckie spills cow effluent on animal rights protester
Truth behind what sparked a Kiwi vegan's furious rant in McDonald's can now be revealed.
Roadworker injured after motorcyclist flees police, crashes
A motorcyclist has been arrested after fleeing police before crashing into a road worker.
Jimi Blinkhorne dominates again in roller hockey
He has won the Australia Day Cup MVP for three years running.
What a Jetstar domestic flight does right
We review Jetstar's JQ236 service from Christchurch to Auckland.
Local Focus: La Fiesta women's festival coming soon
La Fiesta brings women's talent to the fore. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The magnificent double ton at Victoria Park
Ben Smith sets new Wanganui batting record and then bowlers dismiss Taranaki cheaply.
Person seriously injured after Taranaki cliff fall
The person had to be rescued from the water below the cliff.
'Beautiful soul' taken in Taranaki drowning
Kristi McIntyre died on Monday at Oakura Beach.
Woman dies on Taranaki beach after being caught in rip
Lifeguards found the woman face down in the water after she was pulled out to sea.
Letters: Ancient fire controls still relevant
The Northern Territory has no disastrous fires; the mosaic burnoff system is still in use.
One dead after water incident at Oakura Beach
They were pulled from the water this evening.
Roil siblings follow in well-trodden family footsteps at Colgate Games
Hastings Athletics Club leads the charge of Hawke's Bay 71 at North Island Colgate Games.
Best of 2019: 'It's not freedom camping, it's freedom living'
Whanganui residents fuming as up to 24 campers' vehicles parked up for free each day.
Clinical Hawke's Bay performance
The Hawke's Bay girls went through unbeaten easily accounting for Wairarapa in the final.
Bottom of the barrel: Tamarind creditors top US$300m
In best case scenario, more than 100 creditors would get a few cents in the dollar.
Two sides go to war
Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa were top guns at last year's U18 Whanganui Festival of Cricket.
Motorcyclist dies after crash in rural Taranaki
The crash occurred at midday on a private rural property in the village of
Intense action at Oceanview
Friday night is qualifying and Saturday is set aside to decide the national winners.
Cricket talent spotting
The festival of cricket moves to Whanganui Collegiate School grounds.
Hawera youth advocate awarded QSM
"Uncle Sandy" Parata has been awarded a QSM for services to Māori, youth and health.
Captain Jess Watkin keep Hinds hopes alive
Hinds win one, lose one, Stags lose two, although one narrowly by two runs.
Adam Pearse: Reflecting on a year in Northland sport
A lot has happened in the sporting sphere for Northland's athletes - here's the best of it