New Pukenui solar farm takes shape as Government boosts climate change efforts
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts visits Pukenui solar farm
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Transpower being investigated as Northland gets power plan and $1m fund
After a downed pylon cut power to Northland, a plan to keep the lights on is launched.
Promise of more police for Dargaville after Police Minister meets residents
Mark Mitchell and Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson attended a meeting on Friday.
Hūhana Lyndon: The revitalisation of te reo Māori has been a struggle without end
OPINION: New Zealand has a goal of having 1 million te reo Māori speakers by 2040.
'Stolen our legacy': Teen killed by drunk driver doing 165km/h
Mafi's family devastated: "He was taken from us, our son was robbed."
Kiwi dad with rare cancer spending $165k overseas for surgery
Less than one in a million people have the same cancer as Owen Pihema.
Knife-wielding trio arrested following early morning robbery
The offenders were allegedly carrying knives while sealing cigarettes and confectionery
From Sydney cop to forestry award winner in Far North
Kaitāia woman left her city police career for another demanding environment.
Aim for Northlanders to have same cancer care and outcomes as Aucklanders
Faster cancer care and new radiation treatment are the way forward.
Principals slam ‘Big Brother’ approach to attendance
Principals warn fines could harm struggling families, urging support instead.
Removing barriers: Former Northland Wheel Black celebrates Paralympic success
Former Wheel Black and Northlander Gary McMurray reflects on his Paralympic success.
Cash boost for Christmas parade, art events
Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board hands out $27,000 in community grants.
Stark figures show postcode lottery for cancer care
Northland has one of the highest cancer death rates in the country.
'You've got two options': Did letter demanding $1500 cross the line into blackmail?
Suzanne Petitt's lawyer says it was just a request for compo for a stolen car.
Council CEO resigns amid claims of a toxic environment; ERA finds both sides at fault
Far North Council CEO Blair King said he felt 'isolated' and lodged a PG in 2022.
Misspelled road signs called out by residents
The Council and NZTA have both attracted criticism for recent road sign spelling blunders
'Convict me': Cannabis advocate asks for jail time
Brian Borland told a jury they should find him guilty...so they did.
‘They said it was too far gone': Young mum in fight for life feels let down by health system
'I’m never going to give up ... It’s a full-time job having cancer'.
'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-to
Shane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics
One dead after Far North crash, Serious Crash Unit investigating
The crash in Waiomio was reported just after 1pm.
'Pretty sore and knackered': Mike King describes first day of tour on Northland roads
'For 60% of young people, their number one concern is the climate'.
Watch: 'It was pretty special' - Northlanders' stunning close encounter with humpback whale
Whale and dolphin noises in Whangārei Harbour are being detected for greater knowledge.
‘I’ll stab you up:' Murder accused allegedly threatened flatmate a week earlier
Lance Hall allegedly stabbed father-of-two Jason McNae in the neck with some scissors.
Contemporary artist creatively starts Wairau Māori Art Gallery's workshops
Artist Wayne Youle has shown his contemporary works throughout New Zealand and overseas.
Shark carcasses dumped close to shore could attract pests, MPI says
Dumped carcasses close to shore can attract pests.
Proposed cat control bylaw backed by national pet advocacy group
Companion Animals New Zealand backs Far North cat bylaw.
'Do you want to die today?': CCTV shows moment of fatal Whangārei stabbing
Jason McNae died in the hospital. The defence claims it was self-defence.
Ngāpuhi hapū leader calls for $8 billion Treaty redress during Govt visit
Minister Paul Goldsmith said his purpose at the hui was to listen.
Goldsmith enters the Ngāpuhi den for the first time
'The hapū have never ceded sovereignty', says Ngāti Hine leader Pita Tipene
Humpback breaches in Northland
Kyle Taylor says seeing the humpback breaching off Whangārei's Ocean Beach was a special experience. Video / Manaia Marine
Dargaville crime and Middle East conflict | Focus Morning Bulletin October 2, 2024
Dargaville locals fear for safety, Iran launches missile attack on Israel and NCEA in for a shake-up.
'It's like Mad Max': Locals despair as crime 'out of control', not enough police
'NZ had a reputation as a place in paradise and it’s fading fast.'
Iconic waterfront road in Bay of Islands' Russell/Kororāreka, to partially close for six-month trial
The benefits of a more pedestrian-friendly environment will be assessed.
Man appears in court following serious assault on police officer
He was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and with resisting police.