Jim Morgan, an ex-serviceman, is virtually blind and Sandy was his companion.

The attack hasn't made the Kerikeri man more wary of being in the water.

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

Hapū have been holding hui around Northland to vote on the new plan.

The digger was working on roadworks when it cut the fibre optic cable.

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.

Whangārei lawyer Kelly Johnson pays tribute to Kiwi film maker Geoff Murphy.

The two new umpires have only been in the job since August.

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.