Northland
'There is an underbelly up there' - crime writers gather for Northland Noir
It boasts some of the nation's best beaches and the cradle of NZ history - but some argue the region should be just as well known as a setting for crime fiction.
'One sale is one too many': Alcohol sold to minors in Northland
Two liquor stores have been caught selling alcohol to minors in the latest sting carried out by police and public health officers.
More charges laid over sect member's alleged historic offending against children
The number of historical sex charges laid against a Northland man who was part of a secretive sect has tripled since police arrested him last month.
Two by Twos sect accusations: Man facing historical sex charges expected to enter plea
The 79-year-old was arrested during an investigation into accusations of sex offending when he was part of the secretive sect.
'It could have been lights out' - Disabled man assaulted over parking space
A disabled Northland man was punched twice in the head outside Countdown in Kerikeri.
Orewa to Warkworth highway could get 110kph speed limit
A 110kmh speed limit has been proposed for State Highway 1, from Orewa to Warkworth.
Former member of secretive sect arrested in sex offending probe
The man is facing 17 charges of indecent assault, spanning three decades.
A sweet life farming salt - "just a man and his bucket"
James Moore is up to his knees in the waves at Cable Bay in Northland, a bucket in each hand. He's a small-scale salt farmer, with a plan to help others into salt farming. Audio
Whangārei District Council votes against scrapping Māori ward
Whangārei District councillors have voted down a motion to abolish their Māori ward in a two-hour, often emotional debate.
Whangārei councillors defeat motion to axe Māori ward
Instead, the council will keep its two-seat Māori ward at the next election, and hold a referendum.
Whangārei District Council to vote on Māori wards, supporters plan rally
The council currently has two Māori ward councillors, Phoenix Ruka and Deb Harding, elected at large across the district.
Poorest New Zealanders paying highest power prices
The city with the highest average income has the cheapest electricity, data reveals.
Man who tried to escape police by swimming out to sea appears in court
Levi Johns spent an hour in the sea before surrendering on a Coastguard vessel.
Unexplained death: Have you seen this white hilux?
A white Hilux with no registration plates, an orange hazard light on the roof and dog cages on the back was seen in the area Jo Sione-Lauaki's body was found.
Far North's biggest community housing development to open
Te Kohekohe will provide 60 homes in an area where accommodation is in desperately short supply.
Suspected boat burglar swims away in slow-motion police chase
Police say the man missed his calling: "He should have been a marathon swimmer."
Tropical fruit tree seedlings in high demand as climate changes
Warmer weather means people can now grow fruits like pawpaw and bananas as far south as Invercargill. Audio
Dargaville Hospital to remain open despite nurses strike next week
The strike has been planned to highlight the fear nurses have about working in a hospital with no doctors after-hours.
Four arrests after shot fired during store robbery
Two others are being sought after robbers entered the store armed with an axe and a long-barrelled rifle.
Man arrested after fatal house fire in Northland
August Lemon was arrested this week and appeared in Whangārei District Court, charged with knowingly endangering life by setting fire to property.
