'I could see my lifeless body': Woman recalls moment ex allegedly held her underwater
She is one of five women the man, who is now on trial, allegedly abused over 15 years.
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Slip closes SH1 in Mangamuka – again
SH1 has closed in the Far North as Northland hit by heavy rain.
Could Northland help power Auckland? $2m study to find out
If feasible, the project could unlock $1b in private investment in renewable energy.
Severe thunder, rain for top of North Island as winter blast hits south
Temps in parts down to single digits. Auckland is in line for rain tonight.
Far North news briefs – Toilet warning, Northland on Monopoly board and port stake
News snippets from the Far North.
Kāeo rest home criticised for elderly woman’s care
Kauri Lodge under fire from Health and Disability Aged Care Commissioner.
Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua backs importance of injury prevention
Silver Ferns coach warns Northland's netball community over injury risk
Kerikeri students running competition to help eradicate moth plant
Cash prizes for Northlanders to remove pesky moth plants
The offspring: How heirs to Kiwi family fortunes earn their keep
Meet the heirs of New Zealand's wealthiest families.
'Zero facilities': Pensioners fear proposed 30% rates hike
The Johnsons' rates could rise to more than $3500 a year.
Smoke from cabin fire forces NorthTec students out of classroom
A female occupant was checked for smoke inhalation after the fire.
CCTV helps nab suspects in alleged hot water cylinder theft
Police were alerted to the alleged burglary around 9.30am on Sunday.
Funeral home fire linked to family fight over Mongrel Mobster's body
Four people were seen running from the area around the home last night.
Sticky situation: Ruru freed from notorious 'bird-catching tree'
The bird was treated and cleaned at the Native Bird Recovery Centre.
'Not what we were wishing for': Civil Defence says get ready as more rain on the way
Kerikeri has already received 490mm, well above the April average of 150mm.
New bus stop bays open in Tauranga
Six new bus stop bays opened today in Tauranga’s city centre.
Mangamuka Gorge reopened, temporary speed limits in place
SH1 over Mangamuka Gorge has been reopened after a slip that blocked the road was cleared.
Armed police outside Auckland funeral home following blaze
Scene guards remain in place while an examination of the damage was under way.
Listen: Luxon blames ‘assumptions’ for FamilyBoost scheme shortfall
Luxon is returning from an overseas trip, which included attending the Pope's funeral.
Volunteer firefighter Dave 'Squid' McKenzie remembered 'He loved his fire station community'
McKenzie was known around the community as a man with a staunch outlook on fire safety.
Northland suffers flooding, slips and downed trees with more wet weather to come
A slip closed SH1's Mangamuka Gorge, recently reopened after two years.
Weather: New heavy rain watch for Auckland, more flooding in Northland
Auckland and Northland are under heavy rain watches ahead of school starting tomorrow.
'You've got rat bite fever': Northland woman's warning to trappers
She touched a live rat briefly, leading to severe infection and sepsis.
17-hr thunderstorm threat: North braces for 'dynamic' weather, new flood risk
Northland is also looking at a 19-hour rain alert that won't lapse until 3pm Sunday.
Complaints after claims Destiny Church whistleblower's face 'visible'
'My partner and I couldn’t believe what we were seeing', said a 1News viewer.
Cycling champion honoured for trailblazing work in Northland
Steve Gwilliam recognised for having a 'remarkable impact' on Northland's cycle trails.
Missing in Northland: 10 people still out there somewhere
Only two of the 10 missing Northlanders are on the police's public list.
Northland Expressway plan proceeds as landowners face property loss
The Northland Expressway will run from Warkworth to Whangārei.
Young Northlanders turning out in droves for Anzac Day ceremonies
Round up of today's Anzac Day celebrations around Northland
Quiet summer for Northland beaches as water safety efforts take hold
Surf club patrols wrapped up last weekend and will restart on Labour weekend.
Subdivision deal clears path for new homes, despite quarry concerns
Houses cut from a Hikurangi subdivision plan in a settlement with a concrete company.
Police search for Great Barrier Island resident Julie Butler
The 55-year-old usually lives on her yacht, the “Blazing Shadz”.
Act ramps up pressure on National minister over ACC ‘ethnic outcome targets’
Circular dictates that the Govt's demand for public services be delivered based on need.
'Incredibly dangerous': Laser attacks threaten aircraft safety
Far North District Council says the same individual may be responsible for the strikes.