The ultimate answer to the mystery came from Waipū Museum's collection manager.

More charges have been laid against a teen over a two-car crash that killed two.

Northland island been listed alongside the Galapagos Islands in conservation importance.

Man charged over deaths does not appear, is further remanded in custody at hospital.

Six of 12 kiwi released in Northland were named after victims of the mosque attacks.

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

Water storage works worth $18.5 million to unlock potential land use in the Mid North.

Man breaching home detention leads police on a pursuit in Whangārei

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

Motorist stopped to check on crash victims in Northland and administer CPR.

Sunnyside Foodmarket in Kamo sold a winning Lotto ticket and scratchie in one week.

Councillor quits, saying aspects are 'completely at odds with values I hold personally'.

Sent home to die, it's Hill's mother who provides her with full-time care without help.

Anyone with information can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A Northland father grieves and takes care of his moko after his daughter's death.

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

Two early morning ram raids 28 minutes apart, first at Tikipunga and then at Parua Bay.

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

Helicopter hit the ground at a high rate of descent and intense fire followed.

Fires lit by Andrew Searle over the course of nearly three years cost $640,000 to put out.

Business case for re-opening Northland rail, plus new spur to Northport, just weeks away

Public open day organised by Northland Muslims this weekend

The Government will consider two major reports around shifting the port to Northland.

'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.

Jailed arsonist's mother is chief fire officer and his father is a senior station officer.

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