Focus Live: Release of the Report on the Northland tower collapse
Independent Chair Sarah Sinclair will be joined by Minister for Energy Hon Simeon Brown to present the findings of the report.
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FBI probes Two by Twos sect after minister’s child abuse guilty plea
The former minister of the cult the Two by Twos has pleaded guilty to sex offences.
Whangārei painter scoops supreme win with picture-perfect interior colour work
An eye for detail sees the Premium Painting Solutions team named New Zealand's best.
'Two by Twos': Elderly NZ man admits abusing children after FBI probe into cult
William Easton was one of 140 perpetrators identified in the international investigation.
Oranga Tamariki flagged mother twice before serious abuse allegations
Daughter reports mother: The trial reveals years of alleged violence against children.
News briefs from the Far North - new parking fines, copper theft and man in hospital after taking psychedelics
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'Blown away by the support': Kerikeri family grateful as toddler found safe
Kerikeri neighbours united with police and whānau to help find the young boy.
Former Treaty lawyer welcomed to Ngāpuhi top role
Moana Tuwhare was formally welcomed to the role of Te Tumu Whakahaere.
Auld Mug greeted with pōwhiri and spine-tingling haka in Whangārei
Te Kura o Waikare school students steal the Americas Cup show
Far North barn find motor auction attracts hundreds to Pakaraka
Everything goes at a Far North barn-find auction of classic cars and machinery.
Two taken to hospital with moderate injuries after Northland crashes
Emergency services were kept busy after five crashes at the weekend.
Navy life means touring the world
Whangārei's Cameron Wright loves getting paid to travel in the Navy.
Plenty of experience behind new operators of Far North holiday parks at Ahipara and Hihi
Far North's Hihi and Ahipara holiday parks have new operators with big plans.
Premium Painting Solutions' tip-top painting
Premium Painting Solutions’ work on this complex new-build in Maunu, Whangarei, helped it win the supreme 2024 Master Painter of the Year title.
'Terrifying': Northland man goes on alleged drug-induced rampage
Police say the incident was scary for both victims and the man's family.
Feds mark 125 years of service to NZ farmers
Federated Farmers marks 125 of existence this week. 'No mean feat' - Wayne Langford.
'I'm proof it can work': Midwifery student encourages others to study health
Eloise Matete said having her own children made her realise she wanted to be a midwife.
'I was never going to give up': 81yo Kiwi completes epic 2500km trek on horse
'It was such a wonderful trek', says Heather Hilton-Jones.
Prime house site or land for disabled workers? Charity makes hard decision
The prime Whangārei site is to be sold so CCS Disability Action can continue its work.
Something for everyone as the Whangārei Fringe Festival makes a comeback
The Fringe Festival is back in Whangārei.
'My life was a lie': Paedophile teacher's shocking admission
One of New Zealand's worst child sex offenders has been refused parole for a second time.
Northern Swords senior rugby league teams make their mark in NZRL Championship
Whangārei’s Northern Swords campaign proved to be a significant success at tournament.
Surf's up: Whangārei local heading to world champs
Whangārei local Heather Easterbrook will compete at the surfing champs in El Salvador.
'Footpath to nowhere' a recipe for disaster, says principal
Hora Hora principal Pat Newman said including a pathway was 'non-negotiable'.
Te Papa hosting exhibition with Far North students' work included
Artwork from Far North students part of Ringa Toi exhibit in Wellington
Kaitāia builder upskills staff with mental health awareness training
Mental Health Awareness Week sees Kaitāia company do GoodYarn programme
Te Ahu Library at Kaitāia has packed Māori Language Week programme
Māori Language Week celebrated in the Far Far North.
Officials worried about feral dog attacks before tramping season
DoC and the Te Araroa Trail trust tell trampers wild dogs are a potential hazard.
Far North man wants views on local body issues from public
Views wanted from Far North folk ahead of 2025 local body elections
News briefs from the Far North - Barn find classics to auction, firearm charges and homicide victim named
News snippets from the Far North.
'Who do you believe?' Defence claims children colluded against Oranga Tamariki caregivers
Four children say they were hit, spat on, slapped and one was even allegedly run over.
Action plan to save Northland's iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta and transform Waipoua Forest
Far North’s Waipoua Forest and iconic tree Tāne Mahuta need saving, with new action plan.
'Tragically catastrophic': Teen who caused fatal crash escapes conviction, name suppressed
No conviction for Christchurch teen who killed a woman and injured four others in crash.
'Pleasant surprise' as former Tikipunga Tavern site becomes 55 state homes
The development also includes a community room, gardens and a small playground.