Northland
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.
Hīkoi to protest SNAs: 'That is real treason to us'
About 1500 people took part in a hīkoi to the steps of the Far North District Council offices in Kaikohe today.
Woman beaten to death over domestic abuse report, court told
A Northland woman was beaten to death because she reported domestic violence to police, a witness says.
Hikoi against SNA arrives in Kaikohe
Hundreds have arrived in Kaikohe in opposition to the land plans in Te Tai Tokerau. The marchers are opposing Significant Natural Area designations, which they say amount to a land grab. A group… Audio
Northland hīkoi protests exclusion from decision-making on land use
A hīkoi of far North Māori arrives at their district council today, to protest what they say are rushed changes to land use rules that amount to a land grab. Audio
Four arrested following Northland drive-by shooting last month
Four people have been arrested following a drive-by shooting in the Northland town of Kamo early last month.
Power cuts as Northland bears brunt of wet, stormy weather
Parts of the Far North are seeing downpours and wind as weather warnings remain in place for Northland and the Coromandel.
Hui tackles decline of sea life off Coromandel Peninsula
The dire state of the marine environment off Coromandel Peninsula will be the focus of a hui in Whitianga this afternoon.
Northport to get rail link at expense of new state highway
Northland's Northport will be linked up to the main rail network as part of the government's rejigged transport upgrade programme.
Hīkoi of hundreds against Far North SNAs to follow Dame Whina Cooper’s footsteps
Hinerangi Puru will journey in the footsteps of her iconic mother Dame Whina Cooper next week in a hīkoi fighting new Significant Natural Area "land grabs".
Northland firearms crackdown results in 64 guns seized in six months
Police have seized 64 firearms in Northland in three months as part of a nationwide operation to prevent criminals accessing guns.
Vaccination push: 'It's taken us a while but we've got there'
Northland is making a Covid-19 vaccine comeback after a scrambled start to the rollout.
Yoko Ono calls on visitors to mend in Whangārei exhibition
The artwork of a top international artist, and well-known musical muse, is set to be unveiled in Whangārei this week - and it's all about fixing things. Audio
Children taught in hallways due to lack of space at school
Children at a rural Te Tai Tokerau school are learning in the corridor, in the staffroom and sometimes even outside because of a lack of classrooms.
Demise of bank branch: Are regional banking hubs the future?
As more banks shut up shop around the country, there are increasing calls for the industry to find a solution to a lack of service in rural areas. Earlier this year Kiwibank confirmed it would close… Audio
Whangārei mayor urges Covid-19 vaccinators to 'come north'
Northland needs more vaccinators to get on top of the huge demand for the Covid-19 vaccine, Whangārei mayor Sheryl Mai says. Audio
Northlanders turned away from vaccine clinics: 'It's a shambles'
Northlanders are waiting on the phone for hours as they try to book appointments for their Covid-19 vaccine while older people are being turned away as they attempt walk-in appointments. Audio
One dead in house fire in Far North
One person has died in a house fire at a property in Taemaro Bay, Far North last night.
Mangawhai’s $750 million urban intensification moves a step closer
A Northland residents' group is opposing a green light for higher density housing in the middle of their coastal hamlet.
