Northland
Auditor-General clears Shane Jones over Footsteps of Kupe
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has been cleared over his handling of a conflict of interest but he did confuse the situation, the Auditor-General says.
Rare snail found ONLY on one New Zealand hill
Mountain bikers are being warned not to go off track on one particular hill in the capital city which is the only place in the world where a special type of freshwater snail can be found. Audio, Gallery
Northland Maori shun local politics
Northland Maori want greater representation in local government. Nearly half of the population in the Far North is Maori but many feel they're shut out from local politics, and this results in… Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Scott Campbell (Part 1)
Food insecurity is now a term that can be applied to many New Zealand families. A new report from the Ministry of Health says many parents are stressed and anxious about providing food. Almost one in… Audio
Refining NZ plans nation's biggest solar energy farm
Refining New Zealand is considering spending up to $39 million to build a 26-megawatt, 31 hectare solar farm next to its Marsden Point plant.
Police investigating Waihi death as homicide
Police are now treating the death of a man hit by a car in Waihi overnight as a homicide.
Northland health organisation aims to address inequities for Māori
A new entity merging primary health organisations in Northland has been launched to help improve health outcomes for Māori.
Police name pilot who died in Coromandel crash
Police have named the man who died after a light plane crash in the Coromandel Peninsula on Friday as James Evans.
Person dead after 'incident' at beach in Northland
A person has died following an incident at Sandy Bay, near Whangarei.
Dentist says govt should fund tooth-brushing programmes
The government should be funding tooth-brushing programmes in schools if it wants to reduce waiting lists for children's oral surgery, a Whangārei dentist says.
Euthanasia supporters, mainly seniors, confront National MP
Stirred-up supporters of the End of Life Choice bill have confronted the Whangārei National MP Shane Reti today over his refusal to support the legislation. Video
Child dies after being hit by truck in Whangārei
A 10-year-old boy has been hit by a truck and killed in Whangārei. Police believe there were a number of witnesses to the crash and is urging them to call.
DHB fears measles spreading in Northland
Health authorities suspect measles may now be widespread in Northland and they're hearing only about the most serious cases.
Tasty Tams
Northland couple Robin and Heather Nitschke make relish and vinaigrette with tamarillos from their own orchard. Last year, their For the Love of Tams vinaigrette was judged Best New Product at a… Audio
Lightning as tornadoes damage buildings, lash northern regions
Thunder and lightning, tornadoes, cold temperatures, torrential rain and high winds: winter is making its presence felt across the country.
The beef in the playground: Cows 'arrested' at school
Hora Hora School principal Pat Newman arrived at work today to see police chasing cows around the school field, cheered on by hordes of children.
Whangarei council reveals site for new $37m offices
The Whangarei Council has made its choice on where to put the city's new civic centre.
Winston Peters invites KiwiRail PGF application for Northland
KiwiRail has been invited by the government to apply for money from the Provincial Growth Fund to fix Northland's ageing railway lines.
Northland childcare centre at risk after confirmed measles case
More than 70 Whangarei people are in isolation after a case of measles at a city childcare centre.
Postive start: New judge chooses school hall for swearing-in ceremony
A Māori lawyer from the Far North, La-Verne King, has been sworn in as the newest judge in the District Court.
