Report highlights 'organisational deficiencies' in DoC's Whanganui district
Investigation resulted in all field work in the Whanganui District stopping for 90 days.
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One dead, multiple injured in head-on crash at Pukenui
SH1 now open but motorists told to expect delays and avoid the area if possible.
Northland 12-year-old could be youngest NZer charged with murder
12-year-old is jointly charged with a boy now aged 15 after the death of an Ōkaihau man.
Fears for Mangawhai sandspit over seabed sand mining
Sand mining could affect Mangawhai Sandspit - NRC.
Small earthquake off Whangārei, but nobody seems to have felt it
Magnitude 2.5 earthquake happened off Whangārei on Monday
'Over the moon': Northland paramedic with terminal cancer reunited with Princess, her beloved cat companion
Princess has been a constant comfort to Robyn Schrafft as she receives palliative care.
'He cared': Man thanks cop who grabbed him mid-jump, saving his life
Sergeant Dylan Robinson saved the then-suicidal teen in 2009.
Waikato highway closed after crash leaves four seriously injured; Auckland congestion eases
Other incidents include Waikato crash involving children, tree on SH1 in Auckland region.
Bleak festive season for unvaxxed DHB staff made redundant
Forty-six Northland DHB staff have had their jobs terminated.
Four Fulton Hogan road workers narrowly escape erratic driver
Police have been notified about the incident at roadworks in Towai.
Motorcyclist dead following serious crash in Huntly, long delays on SH1
A person has died in Huntly bringing the holiday road death toll to six.
Paramedic with terminal cancer asks for help finding her beloved feline, Princess
Princess Titiara has been missing since Thursday.
Waipū serious crash claims one more life, man dies in Auckland Hospital
Waipū serious crash two days before Christmas kills both husband and wife.
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NZ's best beaches according to Kiwis
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Tragic crash: 80yo husband loses wife two days before Christmas
A husband has lost his wife two days before Christmas in Thursday's horror crash.
'Jacinda, I called 111 for our safety': Cafe owner's plea after death threats
An unvaccinated customer turned away from a Kawakawa cafe launched a campaign of abuse.
Police charge Northland man over infant's severe head injuries in Auckland
Police began investigating in September after they were contacted by Middlemore Hospital.
Cafe owner reduced to tears after homophobic abuse from anti-vaxxer
"I felt ashamed, I felt like I was 16 and coming out again ... all over a vaccine pass."
It's time to get Te Tai Tokerau humming again
2021 has been a year of hard work, grit and determination for all of our communities
Warning rent rises in North could push families into poverty
Mixture of policy and market considerations pushing rents up in Northland.
Just 28 new community cases today, no new Omicron arrivals
The total number of Omicron cases that have arrived in New Zealand remains at 22.
Parents of Maunu pre-schoolers angry at proposed liquor shop next door
WDC to schedule a hearing in the New Year to hear objections on proposed liquor shop.
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Happy Families: How to have a great intergenerational trip
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'Racist to the core': Hone Harawira lashes out at police over Northland checkpoints
Others, though, have characterised the partnership as a success.
Live: Far North firefighters battle record 2000ha blaze; 50 homes at risk as wind picks up
Helicopters are trying to bring the fire under control before wind is expected to pick up.
Charlie's an angel: Hero dog saves woman after bike accident
A dog is being called a hero for helping its owner after she fell while biking.
Northland fire bursts into life again after being nearly contained
The 350ha blaze has been burning for more than 24 hours.
Checkpoints to become mobile with spot checks
Popular holiday spots and at-risk communities in Northland targeted for Covid vax.
Options on fuel stockholding at Marsden Pt being worked on
Global disruption to fuel supply a grave threat for New Zealand, report says.
300ha blaze burns in Northland
Up to seven helicopters have been working on the blaze this afternoon.