Northland
Measles outbreak: Kerikeri High School play 'location of interest'
Health authorities are urging anyone who went to a production at Kerikeri High School earlier this month to stay home to prevent the spread of measles.
Northland man fined $15k for cruel treatment of calves
Nine calves were found dead during three visits to the farm by animal welfare inspectors, who had to euthanise another four.
Measles outbreak prompts mobile clinic in Northland
A mobile vaccination clinic will be available in Northland this week after an outbreak of measles cases. Audio
Four measles cases identified in Northland
People in the Bay of Islands were urged to monitor for symptoms with possible undetected measles in the community since early September.
Police seek sightings of vehicle in suspicious house fire probe
All five occupants were asleep when a couch on the front deck was "deliberately set alight".
'A game-changer ': Far North cats now have to be desexed, microchipped
It is a big change for the district, which has not previously tried to restrict cats despite the almost year-round kitten season.
New measles case confirmed in Bay of Islands
The case is likely linked to overseas travel.
Northlander accused of abuse takes fight for name suppression to higher courts
The man is accused of child sex abuse charges dating back to the 1980s.
'I could see a very terrified girl': Friend's mother recalls night child fled from caregivers
The Oranga Tamariki caregivers are facing 35 violence and cruelty charges.
Reservoir opened in drought-plagued corner of Northland
The water reservoir is the fulfilment of a pact between two politicians to transform the economy of the place where they grew up.
Research centre honours Sir James Henare's vision, carried forward by his son
Bernard Henare hopes people in Northland can one day "find the mahi, the sustenance, the lifestyle within their own rohe, and not have to go further afield to get it."
New Northland reservoir 'about creating opportunities' in drought-prone area
A major irrigation dam in a drought-prone corner of Northland is to be opened this morning by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
Suspicious fire: 'It's fortunate no one has lost their life,' police say
An early morning house fire where five people were sleeping in Whangārei is being treated as suspicious.
New Zealand town could be added to UNESCO's World Heritage List
The Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, The Pyramids of Giza… and Russell? Audio
Iwi partners with horticulture company to grow berries
The Northland iwi will provide the land, water and labour, while T&G Fresh will provide expertise, new berry varieties and access to markets.
'Amazing air!': New mountain bike park in Bay of Islands opens
Pekenui Jump and Skills Park covers an entire hillside and features three jump lines, two climbs and a scenic ridge descent. Audio
Driver leads police to wanted men after failing to stop in stolen car
A gun and a cache of ammunition were also found.
Distressed teen throws drink, walks out while giving evidence in abuse trial
A couple entrusted by Oranga Tamariki with the care of vulnerable children are on trial after accusations they subjected young people to years of violent abuse.
Whangārei's teen voters want their say in local elections
Three hours is all that separates Norty Jensen Heta from being able to vote in the 2025 local elections alongside his teenage peers.
