Northland
144 Islands - A Northland vineyard inspired by vines from days
Old grape vines clambering over a tumbledown shed were the start of Jake Dromgool's own wine-growing venture 144 Islands. He grows a dizzying array of varieties on the volcanic soils outside Kerikeri.
…School board to pay more than $500k after student's death
Andre Petera and Alicia Toki had concerns about the school caving trip - but "had so much trust that the school would look after my son".
Ripiro Beach death: Man charged with murder
A 34-year-old man has been charged after Jasmaine Corin Reihana's body was discovered at a Northland beach.
School board to be sentenced over student's caving death
Schoolboy Karnin Petera's grieving parents are among those expected to address the court.
Northland railway line reopens after 20 month closure for rebuild
Trains are returning to the Northland railway line after it was closed for 20 months to rebuild from Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland Anniversary Floods.
No evidence of negligence to justify heads rolling - Transpower
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones said someone should be held accountable, but locals just want an apology and to be sure it won't happen again. Audio
'Gross incompetence': Report into power pylon debacle
Northlanders affected by the toppling of a power pylon that caused widespread power outage still question the issue of compensation.
Northland power outage caused by pylon avoidable - report
A massive Northland power outage caused by a toppling Transpower pylon was entirely avoidable and a senior engineer had raised concerns about maintenance crew training two years earlier. This is… Audio
Transpower was warned crews needed more training before outage
Entirely avoidable, this is the conclusion of a report into a collapsed pylon that cut power to thousands of Northland businesses causing economic losses of up to 80 million dollars. The much… Audio
Watch: Power outage to 88,000 homes was 'entirely avoidable' - report
Staff had raised concerns about training in 2021.
Man admits 55 child sex abuse charges while member of underground sect
William Stephen Easton, 79, was remanded in custody where he will await sentencing in December.
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Amid political turmoil, traffic-management boss Wayne navigates legacy and road chaos during the largest Waitangi Day celebration ever. Video
Man's remorse after killing mate in workplace accident
One careless reverse of the roller machine, and in an instant, Gabriel Ahnee Fa'amausili was gone forever.
Convicted sex offender James Parker denied parole for third time
The former deputy principal has been in jail since 2013 for offences against boys while he was a teacher at Pamapuria School, near Kaitāia.
Hapū-led project aims to restore Kaipara Harbour ecosystems, eradicate pests
An ambitious hapū-led project aims to restore ecosystems and eradicate pests across the vast, 600,000-hectare catchment of New Zealand's - and the Southern Hemisphere's - biggest harbour.
'Be extra vigilant': Police warning following spate of arsons on parked cars
Police are urging early risers in the Whangārei suburb of Tikipunga to be extra vigilant after two more arson attacks on parked cars this week.
Frustrated mayor tells people to 'bloody look after' their dogs
On any Far North community notice board there will be stories about roaming or aggressive dogs causing issues, the region's mayor says. Audio
Man allegedly enters Northland petrol station with gun, leaves with sweets
The man demanded cash but took off with chocolate and lollies when the fog cannon activated, police say.
Woman found dead in a burning car identified by police
She was 35-year-old Jasmaine Corin Reihana of Paihia.
Man charged after entering a house and taking an orange
The man, 35, has been charged with burglary and firearms offences.
