Christmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south

Getting the gear donated was no problem, but sending it to Africa will cost $1800.

Judges wowed by "impressive thinking, technological innovation and humane kill aspects".

Nicky Dodd was sentenced to four years, four months for manslaughter.

The wigs are for people who have lost their hair because of medical conditions.

Dispute over perceived gang debt escalated to death of Tribesmen member 'John Boy' Harris.

Whangārei vigil for Grace Millane and all victims of violence

The vigil will be held at the Canopy Bridge at 8pm.

David Gavin's arthritis got so bad, he couldn't butter his own bread or peel potatoes.

Police make arrest after reports of man with a firearm Whangārei suburb of Morningside.

If NZ Rugby won't take charge, schools need to take it upon themselves to act.

Lengthy prison term for woman who urged her sons to violently assault a man.

Over 100 young Northland players will be exposed to a more professional approach to rugby.

No jail for the manslaughter of a Northland grandfather.

A one punch offender's punishment can go higher depending on their intent.

Eradication programme funded by regional council and Biosecurity NZ to begin.

Thousands of parents bring children to MenW vaccination stations in Northland.

Man jailed for stealing firearm and ammo from Hunting and Fishing in Whangārei.

Group asked to translate the song after opening the APRA Silver Scroll Awards.

Makayla Templeton will play in her first U21 tournament in Auckland in a few weeks.

Families not given enough warning whales about to be put down, volunteer rescuer says.

Kapa haka to fore at first Hineraumati ki Raurimu Summer Festival on Thursday.

Drive-by shooting in Raumanga overnight

Forested property and includes stonewalls and a small island in the Hatea River.

Getaway driver of The Warehouse robbery sent to jail.

Radios are needed to relay urgent messages from the clubhouse to lifeguards on the beach.

Emergency services were called to the incident around 8.30pm.

The army could be called in to help run dozens of meningococcal vaccine clinics.

Little ball of fluff had little choice but to roll with his rough start in life.

The whales, believed to be pygmy whales, are the second stranding in three days.