Northland
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.
Two dead after two-vehicle crash south of Whangārei
Two people died after a crash on State Highway 14, in Wheki Valley, 20km south of Whangārei this evening.
Man charged after two seriously injured in stabbing incident in Northland
A 41-year-old man has been arrested after two people were seriously injured after being stabbed in Northland.
Anti-mandate activist late to court, sentencing unable to proceed
Brad Flutey was due to be sentenced but has dragged his court case out longer by seeking an adjournment and then failing to show up to court on time.
Two dead after two-vehicle crash in Northland
Two people have died following a crash in Kaingaroa in the Far North today.
Work on Northland’s newest major marina expected to start in June
One of the most expensive berths in Whangārei's $20 million Okara Marina will cost more than $500,000.
Caulerpa identified in more than a dozen Bay of Islands locations
Bay of Islands officials are concerned about what the invasive seaweed could mean for the region's environment and economy.
Far North bracing for heavy rain and winds
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for already sodden Northland, Bay of Plenty and parts of the East Coast, and people are being warned to be prepared.
Around the motu: Peter de Graaf in Northland
Hokianga residents are angry about treated wastewater being discharged into the iconic Hokianga Harbour meanwhile an invasive seaweed is causing concern after being found at Rawhiti near Russell. And… Audio
After Karnin Petera's death, a review of his school's outdoor education programme
Education Outdoors New Zealand says it is working with Whangārei Boys' High School on the review brought about by the death of one of its students in the Abbey Caves.
Northlanders struggle in wake of shocking deaths
Last week's double child homicide came soon after two other deaths that rocked the community.
Ruakākā homicide case: Police investigate suppression order breaches online
Police are investigating any online mentions of the woman charged with murdering two children in Northland last week, who by court order cannot be named.
Northland highway closed after fatal crash
One person has died after a crash on State Highway 11 at Kawakawa in Northland.
