Northland
Marsden Point dry dock likely on Infrastructure Fund wish list
Northlanders are being asked to identify potential uses for their share of the $1.2 billion Regional Infrastructure Fund.
Ngāti Whātua takes Māori ward fight to High Court
The iwi has launched a legal challenge against the Kaipara District Council, which last month voted to abolish its Māori ward.
Potentially invasive seaweed discovered in Northland
It was first spotted at Tamaterau, in Whangārei Harbour.
Body found in burnt-out car in Northland, homicide probe launched
Police were called to a vehicle on fire at Ripiro Beach, north of Dargaville, on Monday morning.
Kaitāia homicide victim named
Police have named the man who died after he was dropped off at Kaitāia Hospital with serious injuries on Saturday night.
Investigation launched after body found near Dargaville
A homicide investigation has been launched after a body was found in a burning car on a beach near Dargaville on Monday. Detective Inspector Al Symonds spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Kaitāia murder-accused granted interim name suppression
A woman charged with a Kaitāia murder has been remanded in custody and granted interim name suppression.
Woman charged with murder after death of man in Kaitaia
The arrested woman and the victim were known to each other, police say.
Far North council votes unanimously to keep Māori ward
The council's strongly worded resolution also called on the CEO to explore the legal implications of not holding a binding poll as required.
Large crowd expected as Far North District votes on Māori ward
The council will be one of the last local authorities in the country to choose between scrapping its Māori ward and holding a binding poll at the 2025 election. Audio
Council's collision course with govt over speed limits
A Northland council appears to be on a collision course with the government over moves to reduce speed limits on local roads.
Pilot injured in small plane crash near Kaikohe
A pilot has been injured in a microlight crash near Kaikohe, in the Far North, while a worker in Whangārei has been critically injured.
Whangārei shooting victim in stable condition - police
A shooting in the Whangārei suburb of Ōtangarei left the victim with moderate, non-life-threatening injuries, police say.
'There is an underbelly up there' - crime writers gather for Northland Noir
It boasts some of the nation's best beaches and the cradle of NZ history - but some argue the region should be just as well known as a setting for crime fiction.
'One sale is one too many': Alcohol sold to minors in Northland
Two liquor stores have been caught selling alcohol to minors in the latest sting carried out by police and public health officers.
More charges laid over sect member's alleged historic offending against children
The number of historical sex charges laid against a Northland man who was part of a secretive sect has tripled since police arrested him last month.
Two by Twos sect accusations: Man facing historical sex charges expected to enter plea
The 79-year-old was arrested during an investigation into accusations of sex offending when he was part of the secretive sect.
'It could have been lights out' - Disabled man assaulted over parking space
A disabled Northland man was punched twice in the head outside Countdown in Kerikeri.
Orewa to Warkworth highway could get 110kph speed limit
A 110kmh speed limit has been proposed for State Highway 1, from Orewa to Warkworth.
Former member of secretive sect arrested in sex offending probe
The man is facing 17 charges of indecent assault, spanning three decades.
