Northland
Rāwene Hospital doctor dilemma unsolved
A temporary measure that has left Rāwene Hospital with no overnight doctors on-site, remains unsolved, despite initial expectations roster gaps would be filled last month.
Man found in critical condition after shouts heard on street
A man has been left in critical condition after a serious assault in Warkworth, police say, and they want anyone with information about what happened to come forward.
Arrests, drug seizures in Northland after police probe death
A homicide investigation launched in Northland nearly two months ago has sparked a series of property searches, resulting in firearms and drug seizures.
Northland water emergency leaves one person dead, one in hospital
One person remains in hospital after a water emergency in Whangaruru that left one person dead.
Kaipara mayor unbans karakia from council meetings
The reversal follows an "open and frank discussion" amongst council members.
Massive fire in Kaimaumau accidental, cost $7m to fight, report finds
Investigators say a 2800ha fire that forced more than 30 Northland families out of their homes for days last year was accidental.
Fight over rescue helicopter shift to Whangārei airport taken to High Court
Onerahi residents opposed to shifting Northland's rescue helicopter base from Kensington to Whangārei airport have gone to the High Court.
Kaipara mayor unrepentant over ban on karakia
The Kaipara mayor will not change his stance on banning karakia from council meetings and claims preventing a Māori councillor from delivering one was the correct way to handle the situation.
More than $10 million of cannabis, $17m in assets seized
Police say an investigation into a large scale cannabis cultivation in Northland - Operation Peruvian - has come to and end with 6500 cannabis plants seized and destroyed.
One dies in two vehicle-crash in Northland
One person has died following a serious crash north-east of Whangārei this morning.
Kaipara mayor shuts down councillor's karakia request
The Kaipara District Council's first meeting since the local election has kicked off with a bit of verbal biffo between the mayor and a Māori ward councillor. Video
Sports chat: Latest from the Football World Cup
Sports commentator Steve Holloway joins Kathryn to talk about the games that have happened overnight in Qatar, how this tournament is important for the legacies of Ronaldo and Messi and what neighbour… Audio
One dead in Northland collision
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Dargaville.
Person dies, several injured after three vehicle crash involving bus and police vehicle
One person has died and a number of others were injured following a crash which involved a bus, a police vehicle and another vehicle on State Highway 1 at Warkworth, north of Auckland.
Māori sail visit closes century old circle
A traditionally-woven Māori sail is coming to Urenui this weekend, completing a circle begun a century ago.
Massive redevelopment plan for Whangārei Hospital applauded by health leaders
The nearly $1 billion price tag and detailed plans for a Whangārei hospital redevelopment announced today brought relief to Northland health leadership.
Government announces $759m funding for Whangārei Hospital
The government has upped funding for a Whangārei Hospital redevelopment, announcing $759 million for Stage 1.
Firm fined after 'forever' chemicals discharged into Whangārei Harbour
A major company has been fined $169,000 for letting banned and harmful 'forever' chemicals get into Whangārei Harbour in what a judge calls an "extraordinary" act.
Hunt on for North Island meteorite after huge fireball gets astronomers excited
An enormous fireball seen over the North Island has astronomers scrambling to find the meteorite, which is likely to have landed in Northland. Video
Upgrade for CCTV cameras to replace 'outdated' version
Whangārei is upgrading its public CCTV cameras so they can recognise car number plates.
