Northland
Far North to claim houses in rates clawback
Far North householders face losing their homes over unpaid rates as the District Council claws back millions under a tough new approach.
Biosecurity called after dead monkey found in shipping container
A monkey has been found dead in a shipping container in Whangarei.
Vandalised pou restored and back at Ahipara
Two pou at Ahipara were vandalised and cut down in July. The culprits have not been caught yet, but the pou are standing again after a special dawn ceremony.
Encouraging 'responsible and sustainable' freedom campers
Last year 7000 freedom campers used just 10 sites around Whangārei. This summer, they'll be getting visits to ensure they're toeing the line.
Karikari scrub fire continues to burn
Firefighters in the Far North are continuing their efforts to extinguish a large scrub fire on the Karikari Peninsula that has been burning since Thursday.
Northland scrub fire now contained
A 100 hectare blaze near Karikari in Northland has been contained by firefighters.
Large scrub fire sweeps Karikari peninsula
A 50-hectare scrub fire has been burning out of control in Northland with 12 fire trucks and three helicopters fighting the blaze.
'Paralysis by analysis': Winston Peters' on Northport delay
Winston Peters is bemoaning how long a decision on Northport is taking, saying if you're faced with inevitability, you should act. But Cabinet ministers have put off making a call until next year.
Cabinet ministers want more homework done on port relocation
Cabinet ministers have ordered more work to be done on the Northport proposal, to report back to Cabinet mid next year.
Treaty settlement helps pay for iwi's avocado orchard
Far North iwi Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Takoto has started planting its new 20-hectare avocado orchard in Kaitaia, using assets it received through its Treaty settlement.
Room for improvement in Northland's democracy
Northland's democratic process has room for improvement and part of that involves better communication with the public, a student says.
How much do your local politicians cost you?
In Northland, residents will this year shell out over $3 million for the 42 local government politicians they have elected.
'This is all lies': Driver claims police washed away fatal collision evidence
The driver of a truck that slammed into a campervan killing two tourists a decade ago has accused the police of washing away evidence that would prove a mechanical fault caused the crash.
Call for statutory Māori seats in local government
A Northland Māori leader is calling for greater Māori representation in local government and next week, he'll be presenting his case.
Mangawhai public to give input into $15m council plan
Mangawhai locals will this summer have their chance to contribute to a $15 million Kaipara District Council management plan for their coastal settlement - one of the fastest growing centres in New…
Northland school achieves almost total measles vaccination rate
A Northland primary school has achieved an almost complete measles vaccination rate by reassuring parents that the MMR vaccine is safe, contrary to misleading information online. Audio
Driver dies of 'medical event' in Far North
A driver who pulled over after suffering a "medical event" on State Highway 1 at Ohaeawai has died, police say.
Dargaville closer to human waste removal
Urgent removal of 3000 tonnes of treated human waste from Dargaville wastewater treatment plant's oxidation pond is a step closer.
Northland housing woes: people living in trees, car ports, old cars
Some people say they are resorting to living in trees in order to get by, as rural communities in Northland say their whānau are crying out for easier access to suitable housing. Audio
Transpower to make pylons 'as uninhabitable for birds as possible'
Transpower plans to install spikes on its towers near the Topuni River in Northland in a bid to stop birds perching there after a major power cut to about 90,000 properties.
