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Miracle recovery for boy who lost half his family
Wee fighter tells his dad "I love you" after crash that killed his mum and sister.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Alleged drink driver unfit to attend court in Whangārei
More charges have been laid against a teen over a two-car crash that killed two.
Crash dad's plea: 'I don't want to see broken families like mine'
Baby Te Tairawhiti's first words after the crash that killed his mum were: 'Mum and Dad'.
Mum, toddler killed in head-on crash: Other car drove off
Teenager faces charges after mother and child die on Northland road at weekend.
Town on waiting list for water deliveries
Mangawhai water carriers want urgent action as people run low on tank water.
SH1 reopens after serious crash near Wellsford
The incident happened shortly after 1pm between Wellsford and Warkworth.
The 'Killing Fields' of Dome Valley to be made safer
Starting this summer, $35m will be spent to make Dome Valley safer.
Northland police station hours talk is 'spin', MP says
Government ''spin'' about Dargaville Police Station hours, says Northland MP Matt King
Commissioner steps in at Henderson Valley School
Board asked to be dissolved because of a "breakdown in relationships between trustees".
Pedestrian dies after being hit by a truck near Wellsford
Emergency crews are responding to a serious crash on Whangaripo Valley Rd this morning.
Petrol price hike hits Northland hard
Some Northlanders are paying Auckland prices for petrol even without a 10c per litre tax.
Striking quarry workers suspended, trespassed
14 workers at a Northland quarry have been suspended from work and trespassed.
Quarry workers picket site over pay and conditions
Picketers protest conditions at site adjacent to State Highway One.
First service station outside Auckland doubles petrol sales
Petrol companies expect over-the-border fuel sales to increase.
Old Boys Marist lose bruising Northland premier rugby encounter
Wellsford pip OBM in a rugby thriller in Whangarei
Streets turn to streams as heavy rain hits
Flooding and slips across Auckland, Coromandel as heavy rain hits.
Horror start to holiday weekend on roads
Several people have been hurt, and one killed, since the holiday road toll period began.
Petrol price wars: A 64c difference in Auckland
The Herald rang petrol countries around the Super City to see how prices varied.
Low-speed, 12km/h chase on SH1: The stolen tractor and tasered driver
A stolen tractor in pursuit on SH1 from Kaiwaka to Wellsford.
Death in the days without seatbelts
Road toll far higher before seatbelts and motorcycle helmets became mandatory.
One person dead in Wellsford crash, state highway closed
The serious incident has closed a portion of State Highway 1 both north and south.
Police shoot man dead on SH1: Easter traffic chaos
Delays expected as key transport link expected to remain closed much of the day.
Large house goes up in flames in Wellsford
Thirteen fire trucks were sent to fight the blaze last night.
Te Arai: The hidden jewel within easy reach
Just 75 minutes from Queen St, yet still in Auckland, Te Arai is a long surf beach.
QSM humbles community identity
Isobel Greenwood on her QSM: ''I don't think I've done enough to deserve it.''
Boxing Day traffic: Where to avoid
Find out when and where to avoid driving if you want to miss the traffic on Boxing Day.
Bid to break away from Auckland fails
Local Government Commission rejects secession bids by Northern Rodney and Waiheke Island.
North Rodney breakaway bid: Rates hike warning
Winston Peters is "where we need him", independence group says.