I wonder about the extent of sense-checking around some speed limit changes.

Can you guess which baby names proved the most popular in Northland?

Fifty-six of the country's best young singers to perform

Friends of Maunu Cemetery help tidy the grounds once a week as a way to give back.

Motorists should expect diversions to be in place.

Ōmāpere bach expecting strong interest from Auckland buyers.

Sky was a stray a Kawakawa man wanted to adopt, but council took her from a locked kennel.

The diver was known to many as a 'tireless' and 'hardworking' community man.

Twenty-month-old girl Azalea-Reign Kiani May Samuels died after being struck by a vehicle.

The last 10 to 15 days of January are ones to watch in terms of possible heavy rain.

A bull died at last year's event but that was the exception, organisers say.

The improvements were vital in a town which had no public transport.

News snippets from Northland

Far North's Suzanne Duncan and Mark Osborne to head regional development agency board.

The extra costs for taking the detour will have to be passed on, truck drivers say.

Settled weather offers a 'good opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities these holidays'.

Burnouts, alcoho and roaming dogs are some of the things locals are worried about.

The Highland Games are traditionally regarded as one of Scotland’s oldest traditions.

Whangārei's Neil Davidson has shot at world nine-hole golf final in Scotland.

The proposed mega development includes a BP service station, shops and restaurants.

James Morris, 71, has been made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Rowena Tana, 63, has received a QSM for services to the Māori community.

Tragedy brings the holiday road toll to 11.

The sailing, foiling, flying seagliders promise fast and efficient transport.

The crash was north of Kauri, near Salesyards Rd.

'Any warm meal made with kindness is all that matters.'