Northland
Two new measles cases confirmed in Northland
There are also several new locations of interest, primarily in Queenstown and Cromwell, but also in Northland, following ongoing contact tracing efforts.
'They created mistrust': Concern for children unvaccinated against measles
A mobile health clinic has been set up at Waitangi's Te Tii Marae after four cases of measles in Northland.
Cancer Society responds to treatment waitimes around the motu
When it comes to cancer more patients are starting treatment within the government's 31 day target time according to new figures. Nationally 86.3 per cent of patients started treatment within that… Audio
New figures reveal government's progress towards health targets
The Health Minister is celebrating shorter wait-times, faster treatment and more timely access to care for patients. New figures from April to June this year, show the government's progress towards… Audio
Northland child immunisation rates on the slide
The region at the heart of a current measles outbreak has seen the biggest slide in child vaccination rates in in the country. The number of Northland children fully immunised at 24 months of age has… Audio
Man charged after crash south of Whangārei
Two cars were involved in the crash on Saturday.
Measles outbreak: Kerikeri High School play 'location of interest'
Health authorities are urging anyone who went to a production at Kerikeri High School earlier this month to stay home to prevent the spread of measles.
Northland man fined $15k for cruel treatment of calves
Nine calves were found dead during three visits to the farm by animal welfare inspectors, who had to euthanise another four.
Measles outbreak prompts mobile clinic in Northland
A mobile vaccination clinic will be available in Northland this week after an outbreak of measles cases. Audio
Four measles cases identified in Northland
People in the Bay of Islands were urged to monitor for symptoms with possible undetected measles in the community since early September.
Police seek sightings of vehicle in suspicious house fire probe
All five occupants were asleep when a couch on the front deck was "deliberately set alight".
'A game-changer ': Far North cats now have to be desexed, microchipped
It is a big change for the district, which has not previously tried to restrict cats despite the almost year-round kitten season.
New measles case confirmed in Bay of Islands
The case is likely linked to overseas travel.
Northlander accused of abuse takes fight for name suppression to higher courts
The man is accused of child sex abuse charges dating back to the 1980s.
'I could see a very terrified girl': Friend's mother recalls night child fled from caregivers
The Oranga Tamariki caregivers are facing 35 violence and cruelty charges.
Reservoir opened in drought-plagued corner of Northland
The water reservoir is the fulfilment of a pact between two politicians to transform the economy of the place where they grew up.
Research centre honours Sir James Henare's vision, carried forward by his son
Bernard Henare hopes people in Northland can one day "find the mahi, the sustenance, the lifestyle within their own rohe, and not have to go further afield to get it."
New Northland reservoir 'about creating opportunities' in drought-prone area
A major irrigation dam in a drought-prone corner of Northland is to be opened this morning by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
Suspicious fire: 'It's fortunate no one has lost their life,' police say
An early morning house fire where five people were sleeping in Whangārei is being treated as suspicious.
