Northland
'It's really hard' - Immigration NZ leaves Northland ED doctors in limbo
A Northland doctor says she has been waiting more than a year for Immigration New Zealand to respond to her family's residency application.
That is despite reported shortages of medical professionals… Audio
More details to consider behind big drop in jobseeker beneficiaries
The government is counting another drop in unemployment numbers as a win - but others say the figures don't paint the whole picture.
Sharpshooters on lookout for feral dogs in Northland
There are about 100 feral dogs estimated to be roaming the Far North, with sharpshooters keeping vigil over one farm where dozens of animals have been mauled. Audio
Missing man dies after being found in bush
A missing man who was found in bush in Whangārei this afternoon has not survived the ordeal.
Covid-19: Vaccination programme picks up steam in Northland
Whānau are leaving their farm trucks in the car park and their gumboots on the doorstep to get Covid-19 vaccinations at the top of the country.
Kaumatua wants Crown to buy Northland island
A Northland kaumatua wants the Crown to buy an island in Northland's Matauri Bay. The only privately owned island in the Cavalli group, Motukawaiti, is for sale for $22 million. The island - known as… Audio
Refining NZ directors unanimously back Marsden Point conversion
Environmental and economic factors are prompting Refining NZ's independent directors to strongly back conversion of the Marsden Point oil refinery into an imported fuel storage facility.
Whangārei pair living in park trespassed as homelessness skyrockets
Whangārei rough sleepers are facing trespass notices amid a rapid rise in homelessness.
Paihia breakwater plans changed after public opposition
The design of Paihia's controversial new $13.45 million foreshore storm protection breakwater system has been changed after strong public opposition.
'Living off the smell of an oily rag' - Whangārei's homeless population grows
The number of people sleeping rough in one of New Zealand's "homeless hotspots" is growing at an alarming rate - from 21 people to 293, between 2018 and 2020.
Far North road to open a year after storm caused massive slips
The Mangamuka gorge in the Far North will re-open this evening, after being damaged in a storm last year.
Whangārei council opting out of Three Waters reform
Whangārei District Council is pulling out of the government's three waters reforms after a scathing debate between elected representatives.
Marsden Point: Fuel leaks dramatically lowered but closure would largely stop it
The Marsden Point oil refinery says it is sucking a lot less leaked fuel out of the ground and that the amount will fall further if it stops processing entirely.
Building recording facilities for Hokianga youth
A recording studio in Hokianga has successfully attracted enough funding on the website, Boosted, to get the process of setting up a new sound desk and studio well on the way. Eru Wano, Jo Barrett and… Audio, Gallery
Hauraki Gulf restoration: Iwi unhappy with consultation process
The government has responded to criticism from Northland iwi Ngātiwai they were left out of discussions for the Hauraki Gulf restoration strategy.
Dargaville man hit by car after refusing to walk off the road
Police say a Dargaville man was hit and killed by a car while officers were warning him to get off the road.
Armed police in Dargaville after firearms incident
Police are investigating the incident in which two people were reported to be injured.
Family members pack court appearance of two men charged after a death
Family members of two males wept and hugged as their loved ones appeared in court this afternoon, charged after a death in Whangārei.
Man charged with murder after Whangārei death
A man has been charged with murder after a person died in Whangārei late last night.
Deputy prime minister backs rethink on SNAs
The government has acknowledged wrongdoings in the implementation of the controversial Significant Natural Areas land classifications that were the focus of an impassioned hīkoi in Tai Tokerau.
