Northland
Coastal retreat may be best long-term option for some storm-hit communities
A council specialist is warning it may be the best option for those facing expensive and ultimately short-term fixes to deal with foreshore sand dune erosion in Northland.
Case #053 - Crooked Cop Michael Blowers
Michael Blowers was a police officer, family man and pillar of the community. He was also stealing drugs from the police exhibit room and giving them to his mistress to sell. RNZ's Charlie Dreaver… Audio
Dinosaur, gorilla among surprise haul recovered during police searches
Police have made a larger-than-life discovery and reunited a business with their prized companions after several search warrants were executed this month.
Man accused of Kaikohe woman's death named
The man accused of killing Kaikohe grandmother Linda Woods has pleaded not guilty to her manslaughter and can now be named.
Man arrested after fatal stabbing in Whangārei
Northland police have arrested a man after a fatal stabbing in Whangārei last night.
Enchanter boat tragedy: Skipper Lance Goodhew appears in Kaitāia court
Lance Goodhew and his company have been charged over the deaths of five men during a "trip of a lifetime".
One dead after fatal crash in Northland
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Kaitaia late last night.
Northland east coast iwi Ngātiwai fear caulerpa already in rohe
Te Tai Tokerau east coast iwi Ngātiwai is concerned about what they say will undoubtedly be undetected caulerpa along their Northland coastline.
New Zealand-first caulerpa treatment trial set up in Bay of Islands today
Northland Regional Council divers have today set up a New Zealand-first caulerpa attack tool in the Bay of Islands.
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.
