Well-known GP Dr Lance O'Sullivan has teamed up with leading researchers in a new effort.

NZ First leader Winston Peters is pushing a revamped Super Gold Card for pensioners.

Heart Beat series: They told us about their towns. Now hear their views on the election.

The wild weather is sweeping south with motorists stranded and regions battered.

Bereaved Kiwis are carrying the shoes of their lost loved ones around the country.

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"The stuff I do out here gives me personal credibility," Maori leader says.

Kiwi fishing show host's monster swordfish catch has been confirmed as a world record haul

Labour's new deputy Kelvin Davis provides an important contrast to leader Jacinda Ardern.

Petition will urge minister Tolley to take control of 'dysfunctional' local body.

One dead after early-morning crash.

A small tourism business in the Far North plans to grow following a $30,000 award.

A top SPCA inspector wants the man accused of bashing a puppy sent to prison.

News briefs: Fire damages Parapara home, pool closes and new Land Wars fund.

New Zealand's 19th-century wars will receive greater recognition with a new national day

Caregivers bring children to kura to confess after destructive rampage through rooms.

Brazen theft has prompted Northland farmer to offer a reward in cash or oysters.

A Blenheim youth, who was adopted as a boy, is cycling 1100km to help kids in state care.

Warning: This article is about youth suicide and may be distressing for some.

Boaties leap to the rescue when yacht comes off its moorings in Paihia.

Northlander Jack Goodhue has a real chance of pulling on the black jersey this weekend.

Steady rainfall is forecast as a low makes its way slowly down the North Island.

Hunker down - days of rain, gales and snow are on the way.

A man is in hospital with serious injuries after falling from the roof of a car.

Dog owner loses bid to get pooch back, but wins battle to keep animal alive.

Trades training in solid skills aimed at getting students ready for work in real world.

A home near Moerewa was gutted after a fire which started in the chimney.

Pampering in Paihia is the icing on a Bay of Islands trip, writes Miriyana Alexander.

Elisabeth Easther talks to one of the owners of Russell's Duke of Marlborough Hotel.

Northland's "steaming" economy has outstripped every region except Nelson.