Northland
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
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…
AudioLightning 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.
Northland measles case: Dozens being monitored don't have immunity
A third of the people known to have been near a netball player in Northland who fell seriously ill with measles don't have immunity to the disease, health authorities say. Audio
Toddler waits five months for treatment for rotten teeth
A Whangārei toddler with rotten teeth and a painful abscess was sent home to wait it out for five months with painkillers and antibiotics because of a huge waiting list for treatment.
Mums on the breadline hold hopes for Wellbeing Budget
Mothers hope this week's budget will have funding to help parents get better qualifications.
