Northland
Govt departments urged to find solution on synthetic cannabis
Government agencies have been asked to urgently find ways to reduce the harm caused by synthetic cannabis.
Charter school fears loss of key staff under state system
A Māori charter school in Whangārei says it will lose staff who have been critical to its success when it comes under the state education umbrella.
Video inside Tegel chicken farm a 'shock and horror' - opponent
An online video reportedly shot inside a Tegel chicken barn in Helensville has been described as a 'shock and horror'. Video
'Crazy' response to Whangārei homeless centre
Power and water was cut off, part of the building was flooded and there was rubbish everywhere - now volunteers are transforming the old army barracks into a day centre for homeless people.
Leopard seal shot dead in 'senseless act'
A protected leopard seal has been shot dead on a Northland beach in what the Department of Conservation is decribing as a "totally senseless act".
Whangārei Mayor wants businesses to support new centre for homeless
The mayor of Whangārei is asking the city's business community to pitch in and support the city's new centre for the homeless.
Small marae could sink massive Tegel mega-chook farm venture
Northland people who dread the prospect of living near New Zealand's biggest chicken farm are celebrating after the project struck a setback.
Locals take heart at setback for Tegel mega farm in Northland
Northland residents who dread the prospect of living near New Zealand's biggest chicken farm are celebrating after the project struck a serious glitch. Audio
Boat builder loses battle to access coastal reserve
A Bay of Islands boat-builder has lost his long-running battle to be able to work on a coastal reserve.
Victim of Catholic priest asks others to come forward
A woman who says she was abused by a prominent Catholic priest is encouraging other victims to come forward.
Audit Office declines to investigate sale of Russell Wharf
The Audit Office has declined to investigate the proposed sale of the Russell Wharf.
Acting PM dismisses letter from refugees on Nauru seeking asylum
The acting prime minister has dismissed a letter sent to him from 27 refugees seeking asylum in New Zealand.
Police failed to record firearm information before fatal shooting - IPCA
Police should have recorded information about Quinn Patterson's failed attempt to import restricted gun parts before he shot two people dead, the police watchdog has found.
Protest in Kaikohe over leadership of Ngapuhi runanga
About 50 people marched down the town's main street, banners flying and placards waving, with hapu members saying they're fed up with the leadership of the Ngapuhi runanga and want change. Video, Audio
Beerhorses: the can-do DIY solar heating solution
With a bit of Kiwi ingenuity, two Northlanders with a cold, drafty home turned some old cans into a nearly free-of-charge heating solution: a "beerhorse". Audio
Stores agree to pull P-pipes from sale after plea
Two stores in the Far North have taken glass pipes commonly used to smoke methamphetamine off their shelves, after a plea by locals.
Whangarei to have day shelter for homeless people
Community workers and supporters attended a blessing at Whangarei's old army barracks which will be converted to a day shelter for homeless.
Old army barracks in Whangarei to be used as shelter for the homeless
The govt. has given permission for a charity to use the barracks' kitchen, bathrooms and living space to provide meals, showers and doctors. Video, Audio
P-pipe sale at shops blasted by Northland couple
A Northland couple are calling out shopkeepers who sell P-pipes - the glass instruments commonly used for smoking methamphetamine.
Most trampers stranded in Coromandel now out
Nearly 60 trampers were stuck in the Coromandel Peninsula last night due to the wild weather.
