Northland
'Hard to replace': Top hospitality training provider pulls plug after a decade
The co-owner of a hotel says it's a huge blow for the Northland region. Audio
Northland grappling with closure of hospitality training provider
Northland's community is grappling with the imminent closure of its leading hospitality training provider. The shutting of the QRC Te Tai Tokerau will force school leavers to travel large distances to… Audio
'It's huge': Residents protest over increasing meth use
More than 100 marchers carried placards proclaiming Don't Meth Around, Meth is Death and If You're Selling I'm Telling.
Invasive aquatic weed eradicated from Lake Ngatu
An invasive aquarium plant that threatened to choke a Far North lake has been officially eradicated, five years after the entire lake was treated with herbicide.
Mum had 18 drinks night before crash that killed her six-year-old
The mother was still impaired when she went for a drive with her two children.
Residents' group challenges decision to fast-track marina
The project was not one of the 149 included in the original list accompanying the Fast Track Approvals Bill.
Northport granted consent for major expansion by Environment Court
It comes after the company committed to new conditions to mitigate the project's adverse effects on cultural and recreational values.
Man escaped kidnapper after 90-minute ordeal when vehicle stopped at police checkpoint
Blade Herbert forced his way into the victim's home and demanded money.
Three new measles cases reported in Northland
People who have attended exams at Kerikeri High School in early September are asked to be vigilant for any symptoms.
New freezer on the way after 'incredible' breast milk response
Some donors for a new breast milk bank had to be put on hold due to a lack of storage space in its first few weeks.
Man banned from owning deer after dead animals found on farm
Northland farmer Niven John Lowrie banned from owning or managing deer for three years.
Police cordon off property in search for wanted man
State Highway 10 has reopened in the Far North after an Armed Offenders Squad callout near Karikari Peninsula.
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.
