Police admit 77 min delay in attending Northland child double homicide was a mistake
A woman called police, 'hearing voices'. When they turned up, they'd been dead for hours.
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Hikurangi locals await end of highway detour disrupting town
Trucks smash $300 worth of antiques by driving through Hikurangi detour.
'Best estimate': Company told to put $4.5m on hold as redundancy payout dispute continues
Channel Infrastructure laid off 121 workers - and it's turned into a lengthy legal battle.
Body found in Northland forest, death 'unexplained'
The death will be referred to the coroner.
Christmas cheer: Whangārei Lions Club's toy appeal helps families
'No kid should go without a toy at Christmas,' says Lions Club's Hugh Deverell.
Northland hospitals struggle with IT outages, staff shortages escalate
Whangārei doctor warns: 'Co-opting healthcare assistants for calls is wildly inappropriate.'
Kororāreka 'makes sense': Historic name change decision imminent
The push to restore the town's original Māori name has been underway since 2021.
Exhausted and in pain: Northland woman suffers multiple injuries after pack of dogs attack
Dog attacks in Far North rise; woman injured as pack of dogs maul her on Taipā Beach.
'The abuse of that monster': Court hears rage as paedophile's victims demand justice
Hunt faces preventative detention; court hears of decades-long pattern of abuse.
Land planned for multimillion-dollar Kaipara development for sale
Dargaville Racecourse was set for a major development but the plan is no longer on track.
Boost for shearing numbers in the North at Whangārei Show
A new event with combined novice, junior and intermediate handicaps helps with entries.
Māori All Blacks to host Six Nations side in Whangārei
Scotland will face the Māori All Blacks in Whangārei, their first meeting in 25 years.
Mokopuna launches clothing line celebrating Dame Whina Cooper's values
The collection honours land march pioneer's enduring values.
Harbourmaster warns boaties must have wreck-removal insurance
Regional council wants divers from wrecked boat to pay for its clean up.
Armed police close major route through Whangārei
Armed police have closed major road through Whangārei as an incident unfolds
Northland and other regions at high risk for wildfires
High fire risk in Northland: 'Avoid lighting fires' as winds worsen dry conditions.
Thousands of people flock to Whangārei's 143rd annual A and P Show
Thousands flocked this year's A and P show in Whangārei.
Owners face new rules at Whangārei's The Butter Factory
The Whangārei venue has been allowed to keep operating, but under reduced hours.
Surviving the festive rush: Health tips for a stress-free holiday
Northlanders seek tips to reduce Christmas stress, from shopping to family gatherings.
'I'm worried about getting home': Whangārei taxi waits stretch for hours
One woman waited more than four hours for a taxi but drivers say the market is tough.
Hey dad, don't drown saving your kid this summer
Public rescue equipment to be installed at NZ beaches after tragic drownings.
NZTA to seek first partner for Northland Expressway in the New Year
The first 4-lane extension would be the Warkworth to Te Hana SH1 section.
Crown to Ngāpuhi: We're not forcing hāpu to negotiate mandates
Te Arawhiti updates on Ngāpuhi settlement, emphasising hāpu-centric negotiations.
'I'm living the dream': New homes offer hope for tenants with disabilities
The homes give people with disabilities secure housing, sometimes for the first time.
Fake landlord with 180 convictions left young, pregnant couple homeless before Christmas
After losing $3600 to the rental scam, the couple had to live in emergency accommodation.
Northland's first charter school to open under new regime revealed
New charter school Te Rito, Te Kura Taiao, opens in January, teaching in te reo Māori.
Pest infestation at Onerahi could spread to offshore island
Northland's Regional Council cracks down on aggressive, soil-poisoning weed
Movement for Archie: Fundraiser to help Northland baby’s therapy journey
The Kerikeri family have been forced to go private to help Archie Sturrock learn to walk.
Beat the Heat: Best swimming spots in each region
From Northland to Canterbury, here are the best spots to cool off in.
Rotorua man with terminal cancer seeks help to tend garden that feeds struggling families
The retired Baptist minister says he's had a 'fabulous life'.
'Excessive': Supermarket parking policy changes spark outrage
Whangārei's Pak'nSave supermarket comes under fire for enforcing its parking rules.
Hūhana Lyndon: Māori still waiting for a real health plan from Health Minister
OPINION: 'There is no strategy, there is no plan, and there is no clear direction'.
'Highly careless': Unconsented earthworks damaged 'vulnerable' wetland
The experienced civil worker was fined $4000.
'It's not safe': Hospital nurses strike over concerns of unsafe staffing
More than 200 nurses marched in Whangārei as part of the national strike on Tuesday.