Northland
Work set to begin on $227 million Northland solar farm
Meridian said work would start in August this year, and the solar farm's annual output would be enough to power around half the homes in Northland.
Man charged over driveway death of young child
A 35-year-old has been charged with failing to provide the necessaries of life, thereby committing manslaughter.
Murder accused in Yvonne Chapman case unable to make first court appearance
The 63-year-old is still in hospital being treated for serious injuries.
'You're going to be blocked': Matariki post unleashes abuse
A mayor says his council is taking a tough stance after a social media message drew a barrage of vitriol and racist comments.
Wild dogs should be classed as pests, says farmer who lost hundreds of sheep
A Far North farmer who has been losing hundreds of sheep to wild dogs wants the canine attackers officially labelled pests, so there can be more freedom to eradicate them. Audio
Five teens arrested after two Whangārei service station break ins
The five teenagers, aged 15 and 16, will appear in the Whangārei Youth Court charged with unlawfully getting into a motor vehicle, attempted burglary and aggravated robbery.
Whangārei council bows to govt directive to add fluoride to water
But councillors also voted to stop fluoridation immediately if a legal challenge goes their way tomorrow.
Homicide investigation launched after Kaikohe man with stab wounds dies
Emergency services were called to a property on Mangakahia Road, south of the town, just after 9am on Saturday.
Homicide investigation launched after death at Whangārei property
Police arrested a 53-year-old at the address, who was known to the victim.
Nine kiwi killed in the Bay of Islands
RNZ understands complaints have been lodged with the Far North District Council about roaming dogs in the Wharengaere Bay area since mid-2024.
Whangārei hāpu fear landowners will cut down ancient Puriri trees on Onoke Pā
Ngāti Kahu o Torongare have been in and out of court for the last 30 years to protect Onoke Pā.
Four homes evacuated due to Brynderwyn blaze that's now under control
Fire and Emergency says four homes had to be evacuated during a fire next to State Highway 1 in Northland's Brynderwyn Hills on Friday afternoon.
Essential water use only as Northland drought conditions worsen
Under level 4 restrictions introduced this week in Dargaville, town supply water may be used only for drinking, cooking, washing clothes and showering.
'Magnificent taonga': Joy as endangered turtles return to wild
The release also marked the start of New Zealand's biggest turtle-tracking study to date.
Whangārei considers cost of refusing fluoridation
Whangārei councillors will meet behind closed doors today to discuss the legal ramifications of refusing to fluoridate the city's water.
Government looking for partner to build and run Northland Expressway
Registrations of interest will open this week for the four-lane Road of National Significance between Warkworth and Whangārei.
Whangārei District Council to hold sudden closed-door fluoridation meeting
Whangārei is the only district council in New Zealand refusing to fluoridate among 14 nationwide.
One killed in Far North crash
The single-vehicle accident happened on State Highway 10, Waipapa, at about 9.40pm on Friday.
Battle against latest Northland fire to continue from Saturday morning
The fire started about 12.30pm on Friday and quickly spread over 10 hectares of scrub.
Another fire flares up in Northland, despite ban
Far North firefighters are battling another major fire, this time in grass and scrub south of Kaikohe.
