Two arrested when van spins out after tool-lobbing pair lead police on 30-minute chase.

Chilean national who crashed into and killed two elderly women has been sentenced.

Principal says staff will be at the school today to 'offer all the support we can'.

Meningococcal disease confirmed as cause of teen's death.

Weather forecast points to a slow, challenging slog up Northland's coast on Friday.

Northland secondary schools are struggling to find staff, says Bay of Islands principal.

Shocked family calls for return of stolen Acer tablet, bags and clothing.

Witehira is five months clean after more than 20 years using meth.

Blind Whangarei teen didn't even practice before archery competition at Halberg Games

Some Northlanders are paying Auckland prices for petrol even without a 10c per litre tax.

They thought he was drunk. He had been shot in the stomach. Then twice in the back.

DoC investigating claims that a helicopter pilot dropped 1080 on people.

The February 2 pre-season clash will see the Blues take on the Chiefs at Lindvart Park.

School holidays will be a little bit less of a nightmare for some lucky parents.

Stephen Henare allegedly helped his sister transfer the funds into personal accounts.

Village plans to buy up to 42 properties in three neighbouring streets

The psychic suggested Urlich has met an alarming end at the hands of a violent offender.

Dog owner urges caution after bull terrier rips off his finger at Onerahi Domain.

Woman, 46, to appear in court today on murder charge after fatal stabbing at Moerewa.

Police at scene of homicide in Moerewa in Far North.

Five stabbings in three separate incidents reported overnight, two of them fatal.

The attacks happened in Christchurch and in the Far North region.

News snippets from across Northland

Karen Edwards lives in fear her daughter's killer will be released after appeal lodged.

Tourist spot defiled by smashed bottles, shot glasses, cans, blood, vomit, used condoms.

Whangaroa residents asked to choose between two options for health trust's future.

The robbers were armed with a long-barrelled rifle and what appeared to be a machete.

Manager hit after complaining about 17-year-old doing skids outside Doubtless Bay resort.

Buck Shelford talks te reo, rugby and Goodhue ahead of Whangārei event

Oak was brought from England as an acorn in 1824 and was admired by Charles Darwin.