Former Regional Development Minister's take on the Budget
Shane Jones calls for speedier process so money can be doled out quicker for projects.
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Police arrest women over robbery of elderly resident
Today's arrests came off the back of hard work by the police and help from the public.
Woman pleads guilty to robbing 92-year-old
Lead offender already in jail after admitting robbery, wounding, using stolen bank cards.
Housing forum, NorthChamber welcome benefit increase
Calls by community leaders for more clarity around Budget allocation for Northland.
Police probe second Northland shooting in a week
A 35yo has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and presenting a firearm.
Man charged with murdering a man at Moerewa to stand trial
Teen accused of Northland murder to stand trial
Youth advocate's dream comes true
This generation of youth is mighty in my eyes, writes Anahera Pickering.
Providing more food options in Ōtangarei
A new café and takeaway shop has opened in Otangarei, focussed on healthy kai options.
Police investigating after woman turns up at hospital with gunshot wound
Locals reported seeing armed police, Eagle helicopter near historic mission house.
'This has to stop': Northland town on edge over fears of serial arsonist
Local fire chief says suspicious fires are "disturbing" as another property is targeted.
Cold school lunches served at Kaitaia school due to teething issues
Late, cold school lunches in Kaitaia were a 'hiccup', principal says
Message in a bottle connects Northlanders to Greek sea captain
Northlander Ken Ferguson tracks down Greek captain who's message in a bottle he found
'Land theft by stealth' accusations against Northland council
Northlanders are concerned about alienation of their property rights through a new policy.
$1600 for removing artefacts from Northland's historic Ruapekapeka Pa
Northland man's $1600 fine for removing artefacts from Ruapekapeka Pa
International Rally of Whangārei roars through the district this weekend
Former WRC driver Hayden Paddon hot favourite for International Rally of Whangārei.
Whangārei drive-by shooting: Police want witnesses to come forward
Police believe the vehicle arson in Kamo was linked to the drive-by shooting.
Man finds message in bottle on Ninety Mile Beach from Greek captain
The bottle is complete with a master mariner's business card. But there's a problem.
More than 100 dogs and puppies handed over following SPCA investigation
Over 100 dogs and puppies at an alleged Northland puppy farm have been given to the SPCA.
Manawatū coast surprise: Third venomous sea snake turns up
The latest sea snake was found on a beach by an 11-year-old boy looking for shells.
Whangārei's Hundertwasser centre's gold cupola almost finished
Intricate work putting $50k of gold leaf on to Hundertwasser cupola.
Jail term for fleeing driver who shot at police upheld
The High Court has dismissed an attempt by a fleeing driver to reduce his prison sentence.
Hiss-tory repeats as second deadly sea snake found in Northland
Second highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake found in Northland.
Mum of teen shoved off wharf flooded with generosity
The teen's mum, Diane Coleman, says she has received messages from people wanting to help.
Man in Northland court on firearms, violence charges
The 27yo was granted name suppression until he appears in an Auckland court on May 26.
Men who filmed themselves throwing puppy into harbour later shove teen off wharf
The two men had been filming themselves repeatedly throwing a puppy into the sea.
Northland community-led model for Oranga Tamariki shifts power to Māori
Oranga Tamariki's Children's Team is transitioning to a community-led model in Northland.
Combating youth violence: How Northland schools are using innovation to cope with challenging students
"Somewhere on the way, we have a responsibility as a village to help these students."
Northlanders struggling to get vaccine bookings, busloads of Aucklanders turned away
Busloads of Aucklanders and a couple who flew from the South Island turned away.
Theft of portable cabin from vulnerable Northlander 'bloody low'
Thieves have been slammed for stealing a portable cabin from a vulnerable Northlander.
Mistaken identity blamed for Kerikeri real estate agent's assault on top cop
Can mistaken identity get any worse than this assault in a Paihia restaurant?
Highly venomous sea snake washes up alive on beach
A deadly sea snake found alive on a Northland beach is classed as a native.
Combating youth violence: 'It needs to stop' says mum of Northland girl viciously attacked by teen
The family say whānau and police have been amazing support in the wake of the attack.
Ajit Balasingham wins two-way race for election to the NZ Rugby board
Growing grassroots rugby in Northland at the forefront of new NZRU board member's mind.
Northland's McLeod's Brewery has more success in New World Beer And Cider Awards
Waipū's McLeod's Brewery has more success at annual brewing awards.