Northland
Kiwi thriller writer Catherine Lea
First came Tartan Noir, then Outback Noir...now author Catherine Lea is helping to fuel the rise of Northland Noir with her series of crime thrillers set at the top of the country. Audio
Proposal could see all Far North cats 'chipped and snipped'
A proposed new pet bylaw would also bans roosters and pigs from urban areas.
Pygmy blue whale under Kawau Island wharf freed
The stranded whale was first reported to the Department of Conservation on Monday morning.
Police investigating 31 dogs taken from Northland property
The dog owner's family said the animals were stolen while they were in Auckland getting cancer treatment. Audio
Whangārei woman distraught after car destroyed during spate of random arson attacks
Police say three cars have been set on fire in the suburb of Tikipunga this month, all of them on people's driveways in the early hours of the morning.
Police release CCTV images in Dargaville homicide investigation
Police hope the new CCTV images will provide a breakthrough in finding the killer of Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki.
Whangārei residents warned to be vigilant after a spate of car fires
Police say the fires were started in the early hours of the morning in cars parked in people's driveways in the suburb of Tikipunga.
Ripiro Beach homicide: Police seek sightings of vehicles
Police investigating a potential Northland homicide want to hear from anyone who might have seen either of two vehicles linked to the case.
Marsden Point dry dock likely on Infrastructure Fund wish list
Northlanders are being asked to identify potential uses for their share of the $1.2 billion Regional Infrastructure Fund.
Ngāti Whātua takes Māori ward fight to High Court
The iwi has launched a legal challenge against the Kaipara District Council, which last month voted to abolish its Māori ward.
Potentially invasive seaweed discovered in Northland
It was first spotted at Tamaterau, in Whangārei Harbour.
Body found in burnt-out car in Northland, homicide probe launched
Police were called to a vehicle on fire at Ripiro Beach, north of Dargaville, on Monday morning.
Kaitāia homicide victim named
Police have named the man who died after he was dropped off at Kaitāia Hospital with serious injuries on Saturday night.
Investigation launched after body found near Dargaville
A homicide investigation has been launched after a body was found in a burning car on a beach near Dargaville on Monday. Detective Inspector Al Symonds spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Kaitāia murder-accused granted interim name suppression
A woman charged with a Kaitāia murder has been remanded in custody and granted interim name suppression.
Woman charged with murder after death of man in Kaitaia
The arrested woman and the victim were known to each other, police say.
Far North council votes unanimously to keep Māori ward
The council's strongly worded resolution also called on the CEO to explore the legal implications of not holding a binding poll as required.
Large crowd expected as Far North District votes on Māori ward
The council will be one of the last local authorities in the country to choose between scrapping its Māori ward and holding a binding poll at the 2025 election. Audio
Council's collision course with govt over speed limits
A Northland council appears to be on a collision course with the government over moves to reduce speed limits on local roads.
Pilot injured in small plane crash near Kaikohe
A pilot has been injured in a microlight crash near Kaikohe, in the Far North, while a worker in Whangārei has been critically injured.
