Northland
Meningitis victim’s nana wants vaccines for all NZers
The grandmother of Bernard Alefaio, an Auckland boy who died from meningitis, says the free, targeted immunisation programme being rolled-out in Northland doesn't go nearly far enough. Video, Audio
The MeningitisW outbreak
Twice this week we've mentioned Dr Lance O'Sullivan's scathing comments about our medical system in the wake of the MeningitisW outbreak, with Northland parents being prepared to pay $100 to have… Audio
'Anxious' parents paying for MenW vaccine - Northland doctor
A Northland doctor says his practice is seeing dozens of concerned parents wanting to pay for their children to be vaccinated against meningococcal disease. Audio
Northland iwi influential in whale strandings
The high number of whale strandings is showing the value of iwi involvement in rescue efforts with one Northland iwi leading the way.
One pygmy whale remains alive after others beach again
DOC rangers have been forced to put down five of the last six pygmy whales refloated in the Far North yesterday.
Whale rescue efforts bring 'overwhelming' emotions
A ranger who helped to save six pygmy killer whales is both devastated and relieved with the lengthy rescue efforts.
Urgent meningococcal vaccination programme launched
The government has today given the go-ahead for a free vaccination programme against the deadly meningococcal disease in Northland.
Stranded whales to be moved 15km for better chance of survival
Eight whales stranded on a Northland beach will be picked up and moved by trailer 15km to another beach, in an effort to re-float them to sea. Audio
Mother hopes vaccination programme will save lives
Whangarei mother Rowshae Albert has been pushing for a nationwide vaccination programme after her daughter Alexis died from the disease earlier this year. She told Lisa Owen she's overwhelmed at news… Video, Audio
Northland DHB wants to vaccinate more children against MenW
Northland DHB chairperson Nick Chamberlain says the 20,000 vaccines being flown in won't be enough to vaccinate all children aged between 9 months and 4 years and 13 and 19 years old, and the DHB… Video, Audio
Vaccination programme announced for Northland
20,000 meningococcal vaccines are being flown in for a three-week campaign targeted at Northland children and teenagers. The government says it had to act after six people, half from Northland, died… Audio
Whale dies overnight after stranding on Northland beach
A sperm whale that died after becoming stranded on a Northland beach will be given a proper burial.
Scientist welcomes million-dollar boost to research kauri dieback disease
More than $8 million in funding will help scientists get a better handle on kauri dieback disease and stop its spread.
Fatality demanded tough response sooner, admits NZTA
The Transport Agency admits it should have come down hard on a Northland mechanic who issued a warrant of fitness to an unsafe car involved in a fatal crash. Video
WOF garage stripped of licence passed NZTA review in 2017
Dargaville garage owner Rodney Wilson is adamant there was no problem with a seat belt when he passed its warrant, a month before it failed in a crash. He spoke with Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
The Dargaville garage at the centre of WOF warnings
Dargaville locals given vouchers to get a free warrant after a local garage lost its licence aren't too concerned about getting their cars re-checked, while the garage owner struggles to come to terms… Video, Audio
Die-back gains ground on our mightiest kauri
Kauri die-back disease is now within 60 metres of the renowned tree Tane Mahuta in the Waipoua Forest. Audio
Ngāpuhi hapū protest iwi's leadership
Ngāpuhi hapū members frustrated with their iwi's leadership have staged a rowdy protest today in Whangārei.
Tree planting botch-up costs govt $160k
Ngati Hine has taken responsibility after about 400,000 seedlings bought by the government to plant in Northland went to waste after the land was too wild to plant on. Audio
