Northland
Stranger who preyed on schoolgirls for months before grabbing one sentenced
The man, who was found guilty of one charge of assault on a child and one charge of offensive behaviour in a judge-alone trial, continues to deny his offending.
Ban now in place to fight caulerpa spread
The government and mana whenua have put in place an anchoring ban to fight the growing threat of one of the world's most invasive marine seaweeds.
Police investigate reports of gunshots in Northland
Police are investigating reports of gunshots at a property in Northland last night.
Northland dam's emergency spillway threatened by large slip
Whangārei District Council infrastructure committee chairman Simon Reid said the situation at the dam was "quite a concern".
Next-generation speed cameras launched in Northland
The first of the country's 'smart' cameras to spot driving offences is going in on a highway in Northland.
North Island councils combine in urgent call to govt for caulerpa support
Councils representing more than half NZ's population are calling on the government for more money and support to be thrown at one of the world's worst invasive marine seaweed pests recently discovered…
Linda Woods remembered at funeral as a 'special spirit'
Crowds have farewelled a much-loved kuia in Kaikohe, dressed in her favourite colour - purple.
Cyclone Recovery Taskforce head Sir Brian Roche on the massive job ahead
Kathryn speaks with the man tasked with heading the goverment's Cyclone Recovery Taskforce on the massive and complicated job ahead. Sir Brian Roche chairs the Cyclone Recovery Taskforce - intended to… Audio
Man charged following death of Kaikohe woman Linda Woods
Police have arrested and charged a man with manslaughter, burglary and aggravated assault in connection with the death of Linda Woods in Kaikohe last week.
Kaikohe homicide: Police execute search warrant on same street where woman died
Police say they are currently speaking with a "person of interest". Audio
Police appeal for information on missing man Veon Smith
Police are concerned for the welfare of missing Whangārei man Veon Smith, and are asking anyone who has seen him to get in touch.
Police find DNA at homicide investigation scene, believed to be linked to intruder
Police say they have found DNA which they believe to be linked to the person who broke into a house in Kaikohe where an elderly woman later died.
Guilty: Northland Oranga Tamariki caregiver sexually abused young girl
An Oranga Tamariki caregiver in Northland has been found guilty of a range of indecent assault charges.
Injured student hospitalised last year at Northland school involved in Abbey Caves tragedy
The Northland high school involved in the death of a student at Abbey Caves had two other students suffer serious injuries last year.
An oil-laden shipwreck could cause NZ's worst environmental disaster - why is nothing being done?
For 30 years, officials have been warned about an oil-laden shipwreck which could cause an environmental disaster - and for years, they've ignored the risk.
Sexually motivated burglary led to death of Kaikohe woman, police believe
Before the attack, there was an "odd pattern of occurrences" at the house where Linda Woods died, police say.
Kaikohe homicide: Police aware of cellphone video taken during fatal attack
The cellphone footage will be analysed as part of the homicide investigation, police say.
Kaikohe killer pulled out victim's breathing tubes, family claim
Police have begun a homicide investigation after Linda Woods, 71, died at her home in the Far North town of Kaikohe.
Ruakākā double homicide: Mental health reports for accused requested
The mental state of a woman accused of murdering two children in the Northland village of Ruakākā is being assessed.
Woman dies after intruder breaks into Kaikohe property
Police say a homicide investigation has been launched and they are working to establish exactly what happened.
