Northland
Search for missing boatie scaled back
Police are scaling back the search for a fisherman missing off the Northland coast for more than four days.
Kaitāia reels at violent death of 'relentlessly optimistic' businessman
A 57-year-old woman is facing murder charges after Monty Knight was found critically injured at his home on Sunday.
Navy joins search for missing fisherman
The body of one fisherman has been found, while a large-scale search continues for the second.
Well-known entrepreneur named as alleged murder victim
Monty Knight was a well-known wine-maker and local politician, inducted into the Northland Business Hall of Fame in 2010.
Labour selects doctor to take on Shane Reti
A high-profile emergency doctor has been selected to stand for the Labour Party against former Health Minister Dr Shane Reti.
Woman charged with murder following death of man in Northland's Kaitaia
The man was found critically injured but despite efforts by emergency services, he died at the scene.
Body found during search for overdue boat in Northland
Police have confirmed a body was found during the search for a 5m-long vessel that failed to return to Pataua South on Friday.
Conversation between British missionaries and Ngāpuhi rangatira to be re-enacted
Author Grant Hodgson said the conversation offered rare, vivid insights into the thoughts and values of both parties.
Passenger dies after a single-vehicle crash in Northland
The person died at the scene of the crash north west of Whangārei last night.
Thunderstorm warning lifted for Northland, Auckland
But MetService has kept a yellow watch in place for Fiordland and some parts of the West Coast.
Marble-sized hail, severe thunderstorms possible for upper North Island
Several flights have already been delayed at Auckland Airport.
Animal welfare group 'quietly confident' it can save lions at Whangārei big cat park
HUHA says it has contacted the owners of Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary, offering to find a home for the five lions. Audio
Two major power cuts in six days hit Far North
Lines network company Top Energy says the outages were not connected, despite affecting the same areas.
Far North business leaders unimpressed at second power outage
Power went out for more than 23,000 homes and businesses yesterday, a week after the lines company promised the supply was reliable.
'Loud boom': Power back on for 23,000 without electricity in Far North
However, customers are being asked to conserve power use overnight, until repairs at the affected substation can be completed on Friday.
Lion park's remaining cats might not be euthanised after all
An embattled Whangārei lion park says "a glimmer of hope" has emerged that its five remaining big cats may yet be saved.
Third recount of Northland's tightest local election refused
In the final count, councillor Mark Vincent lost his seat in the Otamatea Ward by just two votes to council newcomer Denise Rogers.
Emotional plea to see big cats one last time
Former staff of a Whangārei wildlife park have made a plea to see the remaining animals before they are euthanised. Audio
Kāeo's water crisis forces rūnanga head office to close
Some residents say the town water supply has been off since 18 October, but that is disputed by the scheme's operator.
'We on': Rugby players accused of orchestrating unconsented sex with woman
The woman says she woke to find a man sexually violating her and jumped out of bed.
