Northland
Operator of troubled Kāeo water scheme trespassed from plant
Last month the Far North town marked 10 years under a boil-water notice due to the presence of E. coli bacteria in the water supply.
Northland MP promises polytechnic won't close
Grant McCallum says the government has "no intention whatsoever" of closing NorthTec, despite being on a list of institutes facing potential closure or merger.
Kaitāia's aquifer project costs revealed
A report has found the project took 14 years instead of five and cost millions of dollars more than expected because of a lack of planning.
Twenty years of Kerikeri's world-class events facility
The Turner Centre is unusual in that it was planned and paid for by locals, not the council or government.
'It's just idiotic': Man tries to set police station on fire to impress woman
Zayne Gordon attempted to set the Kaikohe Police station on fire with a Molotov cocktail.
Man arrested motorbikes seized, following aggravated robbery in Northland
The aggravated robbery was reported on Kensington Ave in Whangārei on July 7.
Man refused bail over armed robbery of pub in Northland
The defendant faces eight charges, including aggravated robbery and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Thousands without power across Northland due to wild weather
Thousands of homes have been without power across Northland as what has been described as an 'atmospheric funnel', hits Aotearoa. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Man arrested for brazen armed robbery
the 35-year-old is facing serious charges in the Whangārei District Court following the aggravated robbery.
Fears grow for NorthTec as more cuts loom
It comes as Northland's biggest vocational education provider scrambles to break even amid the break-up of mega-institute Te Pūkenga.
Netball: ANZ Premiership final - what you need to know
The winner will make history - either the Tactix will win a maiden title or the Mystics will win a three-peat, something no other team has done.
'Love turned into gold': Babies to benefit from region's first milk bank
It has been made possible by "incredible generosity" from the Northland community.
Police seek information about missing Northland teenager
Police are seeking information about a teenager who is missing from Whangārei in 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.
