Four people injured in Northland crash; part of SH10 closed

Woman jumps into Whangārei river in bid to evade police

The woman was tossed a life jacket by a member of the public, before she swam to the safety of a moored boat.

Northland police staffer claimed $29,000 for shifts he never worked

Riki Toby, who was paid nearly $30,000 for overtime he did not do, said the offending started after going through a break-up, which put "extra financial pressure" on him.

Tractor-mower stolen in Northland glider club break-in returned

A 28-year-old farm worker from Awarua appeared in court charged with damaging multiple aircraft and stealing a $70,000 tractor from its hangar.

Saved by ‘a moving shadow’: Rail workers in near miss at Port Otago 

A new report says two rail workers escaped serious injury after unsecured wagons rolled back during a late‑night shunting job.