Northland
MPI vehicle involved in accident that left child critically injured
The Ministry for Primary Industries has confirmed one of its vehicles was involved in an accident near Ninety Mile Beach that left an 11-year-old boy critically injured.
Chemical explosion at Northland school
A home has been evacuated after the wrong chemicals are thought to have been mixed when Ruawai College's pool was being chlorinated.
Waikato search for dad and daughter sailors called off
Alan Langdon and his six-year-old daughter, Que, left Kawhia Harbour in Waikato 11 days ago and haven't been heard from since.
Missing skipper an experienced sailor - police
The man missing with his 6-year-old daughter on a catamaran is an experienced and capable skipper, say police.
Pollution caused by cow shed effluent up in Northland
Pollution caused by cow-shed effluent has increased in Northland this milking season, bucking a downward trend.
Father and daughter missing on sailing trip
A father and his six-year-old daughter who left on a sailing trip more than a week ago have not been heard from since.
New chicks raise hopes for world's rarest seabirds
Wardens protecting fairy tern nests in Northland spent their Christmas Day on the beach, keeping an eye on the world's rarest seabirds.
Northland council setup prompts transparency concern
Northland's Regional Council is making big changes to the way it operates, sparking a warning that it may be seen as doing business behind closed doors.
Fears new Northland council structure 'less transparent'
Northland's Regional Council is making big changes to the way it operates. But as Lois Williams reports that's sparking fears it'll be doing more of its business behind closed doors. Audio
Boy hit by car in Whangarei badly injured
A boy is in a critical condition after being hit by a vehicle on Whangarei's Otaika Rd this afternoon.
Former Austrian tennis star buys waterfront land
Former world No 1 Thomas Muster has bought prime waterfront land in Russell. Audio
Far North's first kura kaupapa to close for good
The problems at the Far North's first Māori language immersion school cannot be resolved, the Minister of Education says.
Ninety Mile Beach drowning victim named
Police have released the name of the tourist who drowned at Northland's Ninety Mile Beach.
Council questioned over $50k Air NZ spend
A Kerikeri man is asking the Far North District Council to justify a $50,000 grant to Air New Zealand, to help pay for a new safety video.
Ancient bones laid to rest in Northland
A skeleton of a woman, estimated to be hundreds of years old, has been buried at a urupā in Waimahana Bay.
Ngapuhi settlement back on track - Finlayson
The Ngāpuhi claim has a history of stand-offs and bust-ups, but Treaty Minister Chris Finlayson believes it can be settled by next year.
Boaties win boat ramp battle
Far North boaties have won their fight for free access to a popular boat ramp.
New state highway opens in Northland
Northland's newest state highway has opened with a Māori blessing.
Fishing club told it can't stop public using boat ramp
A Far North fishing club can't stop the public using a boat ramp it built at Houhora Harbour, say local councils.
Fishing club upset over locals using the boat ramp
A row's broken out in Houhora in the Far North over moves by the local gamefishing club to charge for the use of its boat ramp. Lois Williams reports. Audio
