Northland

The victim of a Whangārei homicide has been named, as police warn about speculation on social media over the case.

An early childhood centre manager who roughly handled, racially insulted and force-fed children in her care has had her teacher's registration cancelled.

A series of pop up clinics are being organised for Māori businesses in Northland still feeling the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.

A 25-year-old man was seriously assaulted before he died from his injuries in Whangārei on Saturday night, police say.

The wife of the ferry skipper hospitalised after a collision with a motorboat in the Bay of Islands says he is an experienced, vigilant skipper who has never been involved in an accident before. Audio

Climate and health experts warn storms like Cyclone Gabrielle will have increasingly devastating public health consequences as the world warms.

There are renewed demands for boat operators to have mandatory training or a licence in the wake of a ferry skipper being seriously injured. Audio

A passenger on a ferry involved in a collision with another boat described it as a "massive launch" coming full throttle straight towards the side of the ferry she was in before it crashed. Audio

Northland's worst-hit Cyclone Gabrielle district is deferring more than $10 million of planned work rather than almost doubling its rates to pay for major Cyclone Gabrielle damage.

More than $22 million has been shaved off plans for a controversial wastewater scheme that would see Mangawhai sewage redirected into a golf course.

Ngāpuhi are looking for words to be put into action in order to clean up Lake Ōmāpere.

There were reports of a tornado in East Auckland yesterday as severe thunderstorm watches were issued for much of the central and upper North Island.

Police will be out in force this Easter watching for dangerous drivers, and those travelling on cyclone-damaged roads and in heavy rain are advised to be cautious.

Far North police have arrested a person after a fatal crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in Kaitaia last Friday night.

People in the Far North are urged to be vigilant over the Easter weekend, after a large fire near Cape Reinga last week. Audio

A karakia rang out across Kaipara District Council's monthly meeting on 29 March, just four months after new Mayor Craig Jepson banned its use.

Seven Fire and Emergency helicopters are continuing to battle a large vegetation fire in the Far North's Cape Reinga.

Around 1200 customers are waiting for fibre to be installed by Chorus in the Far North alone, but their installation date keeps being delayed.

Kūmara packers have had working hours slashed after crops were ravaged by Cyclone Gabrielle - but bosses are doing their best to keep staff on for next season.