Northland
Northland calls for more government investment in infrastructure
Business leaders have told MPs better infrastructure could see the region's economy could grow six-fold to $60 billion by 2050.
Teens steal car, threaten shoppers with machete in failed robbery
A 13 and 14-year-old have been arrested and charged with aggravated robbery and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.
'Absolute stupidity': Substation break-ins cut power to homes
A Northland lines company says substation break-ins are endangering lives and causing power cuts affecting thousands of people.
Almost all sika deer culled in Russell Forest
Just three remain a year after an ambitious eradication project began, with 64 removed along with 500 goats.
Wheelchair-using rapist fails to appeal sentence
Stephen Robert Wilson claims the right side of his body is paralysed after he struck the side of a prison van.
The town that's boiled water for 10 years
It has been a decade since residents in a small Far North town were placed under a notice - and it's not a milestone anyone is celebrating. Audio
'Boys club' culture among detectives, senior police manager alleges
A toxic workplace and allegations of bullying were among complaints brought by Bridget Doell at an ERA hearing in Whangārei.
Freaky Friday: The Sistine Chapel puzzle piece
Dara from Northland shares her story of a missing puzzle piece and some divine intervention. Audio
Thousands without power in Northland after severe gales
Thousands are without power in parts of the West Kaipara area after high winds ripped through Northland on Thursday afternoon.
Toxic, highly invasive pest plant found at Far North beach
The plant known as sea spurge has already taken over large swathes of the Australian coast has been discovered at Kapowairua/Spirits Bay for the first time.
Northland orca expert: Reject Waipiro Bay marina fast-tracking
Orca researcher Dr Ingrid Visser has called on Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop to reject the proposed marina's fast-tracking application.
Elderly man still recovering in hospital after suspected Northland tornado
What campers described as a twister hit Tauranga Bay Holiday Park in the Far North on Tuesday morning.
Gang member arrested after near collision with police car
The driver has been charged with dangerous driving.
Twister rips through far North campground
Holiday-makers in the Far North are counting their lucky stars after what locals are describing as a twister ripped through their campground, damaging campervans and destroying a caravan. A… Audio
Watch: Caravans thrown 50m in reported tornado
A resident has described fleeing a 'twister' and pulling a man trapped in one caravan while another was smashed to pieces.
Tornado reported to have hit Northland campground
A man in his 80s has been taken to hospital after being trapped in his campervan when it was blown over in a reported tornado in Northland. Northland Reporter Peter de Graaf spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Repeat offender jailed for indecent assault on autistic man
In December 2023, Mark Williams covered his face with a white balaclava and entered the home of a young autistic man, locking the door behind him.
Downgrading of rural Northland hospital puts strain on front-line services
A former St John volunteer days it was "not untypical" for people to wait an hour or two for an ambulance in rural Northland.
Person killed in crash in Far North
Two others have been taken to hospital with moderate to serious injuries.
High-profile mayor undecided on future as Parliament calls grow
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has yet to decide if he'll seek a second term, with multiple political parties trying to convince him to run for Parliament instead.
