Northland
Lost his cool: Man chased teen with chainsaw after disagreement about loud music
"You acted... in the heat of the moment, that is no justification for your behaviour," the judge said.
No charges laid over 2021 Far North death
Police say they will not be laying charges in relation to the death of a man in the Far North four years ago.
'It's not their fault:' Children of man mauled to death say he wouldn't blame the dogs
"If they were brought up with good people, they probably would have been good dogs."
Bikes, cars and drugs taken from gangs in Northland
Police have made several arrests and recovered roughly $100,000 worth of stolen vehicles in a bid targeting gangs in Northland.
Roads, rates and Māori wards: What's on a small northern town's mind
About 50 people turned out in Tangiteroria, midway between Dargaville and Whangārei, to hear from four would-be mayors.
'No intentional force': Officer cleared in Whangārei retrial over assault case
A police officer who has stood trial twice for an alleged assault on a person being placed under arrest has been found not guilty.
Mild Orange on their new album, The Glow
Mild Orange are a band who met early in life - in fact two of them went to kindy together. They started in Dunedin, then after their first album Foreplay became successful in 2018 - getting tens of… Audio
Tornado victim hopes to give back to her rescuers
Tina Johnson was sucked out of her first-floor bedroom when the twister hit Mangawhai about 3am on 26 January.
Northland to set up cross-council water organisation
All three of Northland's district councils have voted to create a single, Northland-wide company to manage the region's drinking water and wastewater systems.
Drunk-drivers caught as early as 10am as police crackdown
Northland police say the odds of getting away with drink-driving have fallen sharply.
Man accused of killing partner dies awaiting trial
Duwaine Johnstone, who was accused of fatally shooting Yvonne Chapman at a Whangārei park in February, has been found deceased at his bail address.
Name suppression bid for Two by Two sect member adjourned
The 81 year old faces multiple sex offence charges including 12 of indecent assault.
Historic conviction: Man guilty of manslaughter after dogs fatally maul friend
A jury has found a man guilty of manslaughter after his dogs fatally mauled his friend to death - the first conviction of its kind in New Zealand.
'Genuine Kiwi bloke' Barefoot Bill, paralysed in boating accident, dies
Bill Elliott was paralysed after his ferry was hit by a power boat travelling at high speed.
Freak storm coats Northland beach in hail
Two Northland fishermen say they couldn't believe their eyes.
Man knew dogs had 'taste for blood', Crown says in manslaughter trial
Abel Wira was accused of owning 21 dogs involved in the fatal mauling of Neville Thomson, who had been his friend for 40 years.
'Playing with people's lives': The hospital with no overnight doctors
Dargaville Hospital overnight patients are being asked to sign a consent form to confirm they understand there is no doctor on site due to staff shortages. Audio
Dogs that fatally mauled man allegedly attacked owner before
Abel Wira kept at least 21 dogs confined to a caravan on Neville Thomson's property - until they allegedly broke free and fatally mauled the man he called his brother.
Stores not reporting crime because they don't think police will turn up
But police and a business leaders are imploring shopowners to report all crime, saying it's essential they have the full picture.
'Shame on Shane': Protesters show out against fast-track projects
Up to 100 demonstrators came despite driving rain to voice their feelings over marina and offshore sand-mining projects currently going through the fast-track consenting process.
