Northland
Changes at Northland DHB: Man died after delays to care
A 73-year-old man deteriorated and died after delays in the provision of care at a Northland public hospital in 2014.
Kaipara ruling will 'cost Northland ratepayers a lot of money'
The Northland Regional Council isn't ruling out an appeal after the High Court quashed years of Kaipara rates.
Court win for Mangawhai rates rebels
Mangawhai ratepayers battling the Kaipara District Council over dodgy rate demands are celebrating after a significant win in the High Court. Audio
Woman lay dead, undiscovered by mental health services
The neighbour of a Whangarei woman who lay dead in her bedsit - possibly for weeks - says authorities need to explain why no-one knew. Audio
'How do you think it's going to affect their world view?'
Nearly 1100 students need urgent psychological help after having to deal with murder, drugs, alcohol, and poverty at home, Northland principals say.
Placing homeless in Kaeo 'doesn't make sense' - principal
The Principal of a Northland school is concerned families in need of emergency accommodation have been dumped at a remote holiday park in Kaeo, with no access to support services. Video, Audio
1089 Northland students need psychological help, principals say
Northland principals say their students are dealing with murder, drugs, alcohol, and poverty at home and bringing their problems to school. Audio
'Out of sight, out of mind': MSD moving homeless to Kaeo
Homeless families are being sent by MSD to one-room units in Kaeo, a town which is already facing severe economic deprivation and housing problems. Audio
One-dog proposal raises hackles in Far North
The district council is facing strong opposition over its one-dog-per-household proposal to protect threatened native birds.
Dog lovers vow defiance over tough new bylaw
The Far North District Council wants to limit dog numbers and the places they can be exercised to protect birdlife - and dog-lovers are threatening civil and canine disobedience in response. Audio
Kaikohe's long awaited Youth Space finally opens
Kaikohe finally has a space for its youth after powers-that-be were galvanised into action after local children were videoed in March trying to bust into an iwi-owned service station. Video, Audio
Te Tai Tokerau: the Te Wero debate
In this Te Wero debate, candidates for the Māori seat of Te Tai Tokerau discuss housing, Treaty Settlements and suicide in the lead-up to September's general election. Audio
Ngāpuhi mandate kicks off new series of hui today
The Ngāpuhi mandate authority kicks off a new series of hui around the north today to seek feedback on its stalled Treaty settlement.
Northland hapū run out of steam in water-bottling fight
Hapū near Whangarei say they have run out of steam to oppose plans for a water-bottling operation at Poroti Springs, but remain adamant they don't want it.
Downtown gas leak forces Whangarei evacuations
Several buildings were evacuated about midday after contractors drilled into a gas main.
Cheers and fears as bypass proposed for notorious Northland hill
The latest plan for bigger and better highways in the region has road advocates cheering but rail enthusiasts dismayed.
Latest road plan for north draws applause, dismay
The latest plan for bigger and better highways in Northland has road advocates delighted - but rail enthusiasts dismayed. NZTA has unveiled a proposal for a new road bypassing the dreaded Brynderwyn… Audio
New freshwater push doesn't address biggest problem, expert says
A new $44m push to clean up New Zealand's waterways fails to address nitrate seeping off farms, according to a leading freshwater scientist. Audio
Whangarei shooting: Man charged with supplying guns
A Northland man has been charged with supplying Quinn Patterson with firearms before he fatally shot two women at his Whangarei property last month.
Government floats more improvements to Northland highway
The government is promising more improvements to State Highway 1 south of Whangarei, including a possible bypass of the Brynderwyn Hills.
