Watch: Luxon announces overhaul of Education Review Office to lift achievement
More than 200 people also gathered on Parliament's lawns today to protest s7AA repeal.
More than 200 people also gathered on Parliament's lawns today to protest s7AA repeal.
100th water tank installed at Te HIku home by Far North initiative.
Teen arrested for impersonating police by using red and blue flashing lights.
The latest news bites from around the region.
OPINION: When wastewater systems are not operating as designed, we can face problems.
Grieving whānau expect 600 people for Dargaville mum Jo Sione-Lauaki's tangi.
When Miles Holt is not busy saving lives, he is on the track training.
Auckland's Saturday should be partly cloudy with showers hitting later and into tomorrow.
OPINION: You could hear a lot of the other politicians laughing at the comment.
OPINION: Cooking at home is a family bonding experience.
Three Northland bakers have been recognised as some of the country's best pie makers
OPINION: The club's main aim was to find and restore engines that have been used locally.
Patients are being misdiagnosed, face hours of travel for treatment or can't see a GP.
It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many of the 27 talented dancers.
Mayor Craig Jepson said he would be voting to remove the ward.
Winston Peters receives hall of fame honour during formal assembly.
Transpower's response lacks explanation on fair compensation for Northland businesses.
The price has dropped by $500,000.
MetService says there is moderate chance of upgrade to a warning.
"...We as a community wish to send our deepest love and support to his whanau..."
News snippets from the Far North.
'This acknowledgment speaks volumes about his contributions.'
The service centre is the third proposed for State Highway 1 south of Whangārei.
Northland artists up for prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize award
The regional council says the fast-track bill is too focused on projects' benefits.
Long-running Ahipara wild cat issue yet to be resolved, to pensioner's chagrin.
Works are going on around the clock to get the job finished.
Hokiang Health's Mark Lankshear earns country's top GP award
"Those who did this should be ashamed of themselves."
Northland's allocation is one of the highest in NZ.