Northland
Transpower was warned crews needed more training before outage
Entirely avoidable, this is the conclusion of a report into a collapsed pylon that cut power to thousands of Northland businesses causing economic losses of up to 80 million dollars. The much… Audio
Watch: Power outage to 88,000 homes was 'entirely avoidable' - report
Staff had raised concerns about training in 2021.
Man admits 55 child sex abuse charges while member of underground sect
William Stephen Easton, 79, was remanded in custody where he will await sentencing in December.
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Amid political turmoil, traffic-management boss Wayne navigates legacy and road chaos during the largest Waitangi Day celebration ever. Video
Man's remorse after killing mate in workplace accident
One careless reverse of the roller machine, and in an instant, Gabriel Ahnee Fa'amausili was gone forever.
Convicted sex offender James Parker denied parole for third time
The former deputy principal has been in jail since 2013 for offences against boys while he was a teacher at Pamapuria School, near Kaitāia.
Hapū-led project aims to restore Kaipara Harbour ecosystems, eradicate pests
An ambitious hapū-led project aims to restore ecosystems and eradicate pests across the vast, 600,000-hectare catchment of New Zealand's - and the Southern Hemisphere's - biggest harbour.
'Be extra vigilant': Police warning following spate of arsons on parked cars
Police are urging early risers in the Whangārei suburb of Tikipunga to be extra vigilant after two more arson attacks on parked cars this week.
Frustrated mayor tells people to 'bloody look after' their dogs
On any Far North community notice board there will be stories about roaming or aggressive dogs causing issues, the region's mayor says. Audio
Man allegedly enters Northland petrol station with gun, leaves with sweets
The man demanded cash but took off with chocolate and lollies when the fog cannon activated, police say.
Woman found dead in a burning car identified by police
She was 35-year-old Jasmaine Corin Reihana of Paihia.
Man charged after entering a house and taking an orange
The man, 35, has been charged with burglary and firearms offences.
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.
