Northland
Police pursuit shooting: Whangārei man arrested
Northland police have arrested a 24-year-old man in Whangārei after police were shot at during a pursuit this morning.
Whangarei residents anxious after police shooting attempt
The Whangarei mayor, Sheryl Mai, is calling for stricter controls on firearms after shots were fired at a police officer early this morning.
She spoke with Māni Dunlop. Audio
Two assailants on the run after attempted police shooting
Two people are still on the run after an attempted police shooting in Whangarei in the early hours of the morning.
Several shots were fired at a patrol car shortly after 2 o'clock after a vehicle… Audio
Govt urged to prioritise Māori ward laws ahead of Northland polls
A leading New Zealand Māori wards advocate, Andrew Judd, is calling on the prime minister to take immediate action over a major impediment to their establishment in Northland.
Slim pickings - reporting the shortage of labour for fruit and veges
With borders closed, a severe shortage of people to pick fruit and vegetables could create serious shortages and high prices this summer. Politicians, growers and media personalities have all… Audio
Durham Farms: regenerative farming & delicious produce
Northland's Durham Farms produce organic A2 milk, 'free to roam' eggs, organic meat, raw honey, organic greens and organic herbs - regenerating and encouraging biodiversity along the way. Audio, Gallery
Mahuta vows to clear obstacles to creating Māori council wards
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta is vowing to remove a requirement for public polls when councils want to create Māori wards.
Whangārei mayor calls on local electors to support council’s Māori wards decision
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai is calling on the community to support her council's decision to bring in Māori wards.
Seed to cup. Northland coffee growing entrepreneurs
Rob and Carol Schluter run Ikarus Coffee New Zealand's only commercial coffee plantation. For the last 3 years they have been experimenting with commercial growing, despite the berries being… Audio, Gallery
New Zealand's little-told Far North wild horses story
People tend to think of the Kaimanawa ferals when the subject of wild horses in New Zealand comes up, but there is a significantly larger number of wild horses in Northland. Kelly Wilson's new book… Audio
Multiple people injured in school bus crash in Northland
Emergency services are at the scene of a high school bus crash in Northland.
School children injured in Northland bus crash
At least 15 people - including high school students - have been injured in a crash involving a school bus near the intersection of two state highways in Northland.
The crash, close to the… Audio
Former police question why officer who was shot at was working alone
Former police are questioning why an officer did not have backup with her in the car, when she was shot at by two men in Northland on Tuesday morning.
Police "making progress" as shooting assailaints still missing
Police say they are making good progress with their investigation into the shooting of an officer in Northland on Tuesday morning.
The two men who shot at the officer's vehicle south of Kerikeri are… Audio
Far North community urged to help find men who shot at police officer
Northland locals are unnerved as two men who shot at a police officer remain on the loose, Far North Mayor John Carter says. Audio
Kaikohe mayor enthuses over water boost - 'It's massive for us'
Kaikohe locals are wearily welcoming news that the town is to get a new water reservoir.
Northland police carry firearms as search for two gunmen continues
Northland police are temporarily carrying firearms as the search continues for two gunmen who shot at an officer.
Police still searching for shooters on the run
Two men remain on the run after shooting at a female police officer in Northland yesterday morning, leaving her shaken but uninjured.
The officer was driving along State Highway 11, near the Puketona… Audio
Police Association renews call to routinely arm officers
The call comes after two gunmen shot at an officer in Northland yesterday, and as police are concerned there will be a tragedy. Audio
Gunshot fired at police may be linked to kidnapping
Two men are still at large after a police officer was shot at this morning, and police now think it may be linked to a kidnapping.
