Family of murdered woman say they are living life sentence
Akuhata, sentenced to life, has appeal against his sentence and conviction dismissed.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromDargaville
Millions of dead tuatua wash up as sizzling summer causes havoc to marine life
"I've never seen anything like it in all my life, the entire beach is just covered."
Motorists asked to avoid SH10 near Mangonui following fatal crash
Fatal crash blocks SH10 in Northland.
Northlander's sentence reduced and one conviction quashed
Northlander who fleeced national disability support charity gets jail sentence reduced.
Bone of contention: Watchdogs group slams council's kennel buying tactics
The council has been accused of using "underhand tactics" to purchase a new kennel.
First home buyers caught between a rock and a hard place
The region's first home buyers are still hamstrung by eligibility rules and affordability.
Adam Tipene has no defence and admits stabbing police dog
Adam Tipene changes his mind after hearing police evince and pleads guilty.
Officer thought police dog would be bludgeoned to death
Police officer describes attack on canine companion just weeks after graduating.
High-risk drivers given a chance on Northland police operation
Police operation aims to help recidivist drivers get back on the road legally.
Trial of man charged with stabbing police dog starts
Jury trial for man charged with stabbing police dog begins in Whangārei.
'Her babies do not deserve this'
Scammers target family of Northland mum who died trying to save her daughter.
Mullet in the Park: Jack Goodhue's mop pink and permed
The fate of the rugby star's mullet was decided by the public at the Kerikeri event.
'An absolute hero': Mother died saving her child from a rip
Kelsi Wood died trying to save her daughter's life.
Pay us fairly, NorthTec tutors plead
Two NorthTec tutors call pay offer is a slap in the face as industrial action continues.
Woman dies on notorious beach while trying to save her child
Woman dies on Northland beach while trying to save her child
Far North council needs to 'turbo-charge' solutions to water shortages, Shane Jones says
Shane Jones has announced $2m for water supplies in the Far North while berating council.
Haere mai: International students get traditional welcome at Waitangi
The welcome was an opportunity to extend manaakitanga to the newly arrived students.
Boarding school scholarship gives kids a 'new lease on life'
Boarding school helped one ex-student go from being needy to a strong young man.
Further water restrictions imposed on Far North
The Kaitaia show is going ahead this weekend despite the severe region-wide drought.
Pouto: The epitome of mana
Trip to Pouto challenged all I thought I knew about mana and strength, writes Adam Pearse.
Top breeding season in Northland for rare fairy tern
This small, dainty coastal tern is the most endangered of New Zealand's endemic birds.
Murder-accused expected to learn his fate today
Jury in Whangārei murder trial expected to start deliberating today.
Far North District Council reveals plans for supplementary water supplies
Fresh concerns have been raised about the Far North's water shortages.
Desperate for water: Residents describe life in drought zone
Extreme water shortages and a scorching summer are proving a tough mix for Northland.
Man jailed for dangerous driving that killed innocent woman
Randall Wilson didn't pay for $108 in fuel and drove off, killing an innocent driver.
Mussels cook to death as temperatures soar in Northland
Mussels cook to death - as temperatures soar in Northland
Two farms fined nearly $75,000 for effluent discharges
Fonterra clamps down on non-compliant Northland dairy farms by stopping milk collection.
Stan Semenoff Logging keeps transport licence
A decision to revoke the transport licence for a Northland truck company has been dropped.
Dog attack: 33 sheep killed by roaming canine
Sheep had their "throats ripped out or their faces caved in", others drowned in a creek.
Government declares drought in Northland and parts of Auckland
An adverse weather event has been declared in all of Northland and parts of Auckland.
Man at centre of three-hour standoff sentenced
After three hours and as police moved into a property, Hiko Komene gave himself up.
Unpaid road user charges: Northland company owes $530,000
Company operated at least 68 truck and trailer units which were liable for road charges.