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'We have paid the price ... who has taken responsibility?' The death of a schoolboy in Abbey Caves
The coroner found trip planners showed confirmation bias over weather warnings.
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Police patrol car involved in three-vehicle crash
Standard procedure means the crash will be investigated.
Missing hunter gives rescuers thumbs-up from cliff face after 7-hour ordeal
The party spent several hours searching before they called the police.
Irish pub or pokie tavern? Proposed Whangārei venue sparks community opposition
The revised Irish bar plans include a smaller gaming area after earlier rejection.
How secure is NZ’s fuel supply? Concern mounts over future diesel cover
Without an extension of stockholding, diesel cover will fall to 21 days from August 2027.
'Chasing his chooks': Was man legally justified in shooting neighbour's dog?
Henare Heta cited an earlier attack by the couple’s other dog that killed his chickens.
Former Miss New Zealand, Kiwi NRL star cast on Love Island Australia
"I can be a role model, but I can also do something for me that makes me happy."
Northland suspected fentanyl overdose flagged in memo to authorities
Memo suggests alleged fentanyl may have come from legitimate supply.
'I mistook that attention for love': Man's online relationship with teen ends with a conviction
She was a lonely 11-year-old looking for companionship. He was 17 when they first met.
The areas that 'can go better again' after Black Ferns win over France
The hosts fought off a strong challenge from the French.
'I couldn't walk': Northland halfback Going battles back after being paralysed
Zion Going was hoping to add his name to his family’s legacy, but was struck down.
Strong El Niño could bring more marlin, turtles and tropical fish to Northland
Shifting baitfish could attract migratory sharks and marlin to NZ waters.
'We'll never know the answer': Family lose father and son in water tank tragedy
Keith and James Sisson were found dead inside a water tank in a Mangawhai home on Tuesday.
Injuries force Black Ferns into late changes
The Black Ferns meet France in Whangārei on Saturday in their penultimate test of 2026.
Why Northland's hot and windy summer could come with a deadly downside
Northlanders are being urged not to take risks as the provisional drowning toll sits at 8.
‘Seagulls fighting over the last chip’: GP says no parties have answers for health
The Waikato Medical School’s extra doctors will take 10 to 15 years to emerge.
Murderer brother claims younger sibling asked to be shot
Brooklyn Jenkins shot his brother, Kyle, in the head, then rolled his body down a bank.
'Not everyone can play all games': Why Black Ferns shuffled the deck for second French test
The Black Ferns made five personnel changes after beating France 81-12 last weekend.
Cheers mate! Friends win big Lotto prize after 16 years playing together
The winning bonus ticket had been pinned to a noticeboard for days.
'Like a little family': Whangārei karate club secures golds at world champs
The team already has its sights on future events in Australia and Germany.
Man charged after firearm allegedly discharged several times in central Whangārei
Police are asking witnesses to Sunday's incident come forward.
Whangārei cancer treatment may head overseas after Medsafe investigation
Medsafe says OncoRob has not been assessed for safety, efficacy or quality.
Best summer events in New Zealand: 35 ways to fill your calendar
From free festivals to $520 race tickets.
'Fundraising to stay alive': Nurse's rare cancer and the drug that costs $21k a month
A month of ripretinib costs nearly $21,000 in New Zealand, and $30 in Australia.