Could three rocks found in the South Island the Holy Grail of New Zealand archaeology?

Scoria blocks found at three sites in NZ traced to a volcanic island near Tahiti.

Official dark sky status could boost boutique tourism in the area, proposal's backers say

Up to $10,000 worth of watches were stolen in third ram raid in Northland since Friday.

More than 2500 signatures back call for road access to Taronui Bay, near Kerikeri.

Before Lisa Clark died aged 40, she told her dad: 'I don't want to be forgotten'.

Victim was beaten by 17yo hitchhikers who dumped him by the roadside and stole his car.

Crash occurred at 12.20am just north of Kawakawa's Three Bridges.

Police officers advising on security and checking over lock-down procedures.

Sport Whanganui round up of college sport focusing on Whanganui High School

'We rolled out the butchers' paper, that teachers use, on the deck and started drawing'

Crash occurred at junction of SH10 and Taratara Rd, north of Kāeo.

Older sister in Whangārei will miss her brother's phone calls and visits

Another Northland meningococcal case sparks vaccination warning.

Northland regional heat is next month; Christchurch attacks likely to feature in speeches.

Firefighter jailed for four years and seven months after admitting 10 arson charges.

Traveller, 19, heartened by community's offers of help.

The 60 tonne log - which is up to 50,000 years old - will be gifted to Ngāwhā Marae today.

KaiMatariki Trust members will give an eight-minute presentation at the awards.

Strong condemnation to mosque shootings by Northlanders

Police were called just after 2pm to Rainbow Falls but swimmer could not be revived.

Suhil Musa says the shootings are not reflective of the New Zealand he knows and loves.

Another $2M for Northland from Provincial Growth Fund

A research team searched the waters between Bay of Islands and Doubtless Bay for rays.

A Northland mother has spoken about the horror of losing her son in a police pursuit.

Waihi people are divided over kindergarten kids joining a global strike for climate.

Opito Bay trees thought to be doomed now sprouting fresh shoots and leaves.

State Highway 1 at Lemons Hill, Bay of Islands, is fully functional again.

Couple returned from overseas to find holes drilled in dead and dying trees.

Lady Pippa agrees to request after watching Scouts' video appeal to use husband's name