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.

The father of 14-year-old fleeing driver had been caught a night earlier.

Consents given to firms to take our water opened taps on furious row.

A 15-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital after a motorcycle accident

A further three locations have been confirmed positive with the fungal pest.

The boys were captured on CCTV breaking in to Kaeo's BP service station.

A serious two-car crash near Ohaeawai has left one dead and another critically hurt.

A Kaikohe photographer captures the drama as police stop a fleeing unlicensed driver.

Maori families living in sheds and buses have been offered zero-deposit homes.

Willow-Jean Prime is likely to be in the Beehive after a high placing on Labour's list.

The Green Party is looking to the Maori seats to boost its vote at the election.

A Northland tribe is trying to buy an island it says was a battlefield.

Warning for parents amid cases of children being left alone: 'We're not a daycare.'

OBM grab another bonus point as Mid Northern and Western Sharks keep pace.

The British & Irish Lions are set to be welcomed on to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

Revival of gruelling event is keeping the spirit of one of the sport's NZ founders alive.

Kamo picked up their first win of the season in the Bayleys Premier grade.

63 minis have hit the road to raise money for charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

63 classic mini's are traveling the length of the country to raise money for KidsCan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A house has been condemned after a section of road slumped in Cyclone Cook's rain.

One house has been condemned after rain from Cyclone Cook caused a road slip.

A school principal shared hard-core pornographic images with his staff by email.