Police dealing with hoax calls don't want kids to fear calling 111 in a real emergency.

Travis Takutai and his kids are raising rubbish clean-up awareness in Whangārei.

Starting a fire in a historic Bay of Islands reserve with a home-made bomb reckless.

Farmer wants a cull of feral dogs before more animals are killed.

'Nalinee's Pantry' remembers woman who gave food, clothes and toys to families in need.

The crime hui attracted an impressive showing of locals keen to make their home safer.

Northlanders united to learn the art of flax weaving as part of Matariki celebrations.

Plane said to have "tipped over" on landing.

Whangārei rough sleepers are facing trespass notices.

A mum has spoken out after a knife threat in a classroom was dealt with by the school.

Police and emergency services are called to a single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā.

Student nurse numbers have been recorded at a near-decade low over fears of ill treatment.

"Our position stands, we have opted out".

Minister says change is needed to avoid a 'legacy of costs' for future generations.

Kiwis are driving too fast on roads not designed for high speeds, a coroner says.

Here's what you need to know about the regions and roads forecast to be worst-hit.

Reporter Jenny Ling talks to the Paihia Repair Cafe crew to learn what it's all about.

The murdered woman's final words to her mum were 'Don't forget my headstone.'

The verdict was delivered today.

Spectators expected to flock as Hundertwasser building crowned.

'While it looked quite comical, I realised it was fairly serious.'