Crew member airlifted from US ship to Whangarei Hospital after suffering abdominal pains.

A Northland teacher's project focuses on raising Maori achievement through music.

The issue of the Maori seats has been dormant but this election could seal their fate.

Clearing rural spots where 'scumbags' dump their rubbish could cost ratepayers up to $50k.

NZ First leader Winston Peters hints referendum on Maori seats could be for Maori only.

As blood poured out of the puncture in his elbow "a lot of swearing words came to mind".

No more overseas visitors than usual came to Auckland for the Blues vs Lions game.

Breast implants are "toast", says plastic surgeon, as demand for alternative grows.

Why one Whangarei woman is on a quest to help sexual abuse survivors speak out.

The Waitangi Day powhiri will be shifted from Te Tii Marae for the next two years.

Shane Jones returns, bringing big words and humour with him.

Educators don hard hats and hi-vis jackets for tour of industry sites in Whangarei.

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

Boy actor talks at Kamo High about life-changing crash that left him in four-week coma.

Family to return priceless artefacts taken from Burmese temple by conquering ancestors

COMMENT: Winston Peters has not always been a fan of Shane Jones.

Shane Jones' retort to David Seymour: "I am not a political form of myrtle rust."

Former Labour MP to be named as NZ First's Whangarei election candidate.

Shane Jones has frequently accompanied NZ First leader Winston Peters since leaving Mfat.

Hundreds pledge aid as radio personality Mike Kooge fights for his life .

WDC supports bill but those on window-washing frontline say fines won't be a deterrent.

Local audiences enjoy fabulous, charming, talented Northland version of Mamma Mia!

Council buys RSA property for $3.4m, considers uses such as a theatre or car park.

Eight Northland liquor outlets have been caught selling booze to minors.

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

Sallies' foodbank feel pressure from families escaping Auckland's housing woes.

Ron Pattenden has an estimated 100 donors to thank for keeping him alive.

High Court replaces jail term with sentence of home detention for attack on French couple.

These startling figures are part of the most in-depth look at crime data ever undertaken.

Kelly Lynch spends an afternoon exploring a secluded reserve in Whangarei.