Northland
Murder accused and dead baby's names suppressed
A man charged with the murder of a Kaitaia baby has been granted continued name suppression at his second court appearance.
Union commends NZTA for cracking down on ex-mayor's truck company
The union representing truck drivers says tough action by the New Zealand Transport Agency is long overdue against a major Whangārei trucking company.
Giant kauri unearthed from nine metres underground
Ngāwhā marae near Kaikohe has welcomed a giant to its grounds today - a huge swamp kauri log.
Kaitaia gun club fire suspicious, say police
Police and fire investigators have been at the scene of a suspicious gun club fire in Kaitaia this morning.
Fatal motorcycle and car crash sparks fire in Northland
One person has died and two are injured following a serious crash between a car and a motorbike in Northland.
Swimmer dies at Kerikeri's Rainbow Falls
A swimmer has died at a popular swimming spot in Northland this afternoon after getting into trouble.
Calls for tougher penalties for not vaccinating children
High profile GP Lance O'Sullivan has renewed calls for compulsory vaccinations, saying parents who don't comply should pay more tax - or have their benefits docked. Video, Audio
Man charged with murder of four-week-old baby appears in court
A man charged over the death of a baby in Kaitaia has appeared in court and been granted interim name suppression.
Man arrested over Kaitaia baby's death
A man's been arrested and charged with the murder of Kaitaia four-week-old Maree Takuira Mita Ngahere, who was found dead at her home last month. Northland reporter Lois Williams has been following… Video, Audio
Officer attacked at scene of Whangarei stabbing
A police officer was attacked from behind and a police vehicle was severely damaged at the scene of a stabbing incident in Whangarei over the weekend.
Milestone in repairs to damaged Northland highway
The finishing touches have been put on a stretch of State Highway in Northland badly damaged by a massive slip just over a year ago.
Coastguard rescues two fishermen from harbour
Two men were rescued from their capsized four-metre dinghy in Whāngarei Harbour last night.
Whangārei will be ready for Hundertwasser hordes - mayor
The mayor of Whangārei says the city's already preparing for the big changes that the Hundertwasser Art Centre will bring when it opens in 2021.
Officers investigating Kaitaia baby's death feeling the impact
A homicide inquiry into the death of a young baby is taking an emotional toll on officers working on the case, Kaitaia police say.
Council approves Whangārei civic centre site, contractor
Whangārei District Council has finally chosen the site for its new civic centre.
Vanishing eels: 'Great lengths of the river have been decimated'
A rāhui is being recommended on commercial eel fishing on two Northland rivers following a summer survey of eel numbers.
Māori tourism possibilities from rail development north of Auckland
Returning rail transport north of Auckland would increase the potential for Māori tourism, says Minister of Regional Economic Development Shane Jones.
A Good Drop from Northland
Northland grape grower Rod MacIvor says wine production in Northland has taken off. In 1993 there were three wineries, now the local growers association has 40 members. Audio
Police name infant who died in Kaitaia
A four-week-old girl who died of injuries in Kaitaia has been named, as Northland police continue a homicide investigation.
$4.6m grant to make Sir Hek's waka dream a reality
The government is to invest nearly $8 million in two major Far North projects, including a long-held dream of waka tohunga, Sir Hekenukumai Busby.
