Iwi leader backs MP's plan to break Māori reoffending
Strategy that aims to lower the proportion of Māori in prisons has been launched.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromRuakaka
Seventh brush with death: 73-year-old reckons latest rescue closest one yet
Seventh brush with death the closest yet, says rescued man Ross Mead.
Students learn ki o rahi before regional and national competitions
Northland's ki o rahi superstars will have a chance to shine on the national stage.
Glimpses of class in scratchy Northland win
With enough possession and territory to shake a stick at, Northland had trouble scoring.
Two petrol stations, dairy robbed in under 25 minutes
Police investigating three robberies believed to be linked
'Do you want a boyfriend?': Warning after man tries to lure 13yo into car
Strangers tried to abduct students to and from Northland schools
Police taking reports of attempted child abductions very seriously
Police increase presence around schools in Whangārei, inquiries ongoing.
Orca experience 'awesome' on Northland harbour
Orca experience 'awesome' on Northland harbour.
Human remains found in Northland - police investigating
Human remains found in Northland - police investigating
Whangārei mother teaches Japanese to rugby fans
Japanese lessons offered in Whangārei for World Cup-bound rugby fans.
Council to pay $80K for 86 years of dam on Māori land
FNDC to pay $80,000 for 86 years of a dam on Māori land.
Forest & Bird files Environment Court appeal
Call for more protection of endangered birds under Northland's Regional Plan.
Northland DHB files toxic air appeal in Environment Court
Northland DHB challenges aspects of the proposed Regional Plan on air and water quality.
Man faces string of charges in relation to police chase
Vehicle allegedly stolen from Tauranga was involved in a police pursuit in Whangārei.
'Massive' illegal seafood haul: One man's 97 flounder, 677 oysters
Bay of Islands seafood haul shocks fisheries officers
UK tourist's motorhome broken into 24 hours after arrival into Northland
British tourist forced to cut short his Northland holiday after theft of his belongings
New Zealand's story deserves a fitting end at Cricket World Cup
Game of Thrones has taught us the Black Caps are the rightful holders of the World Cup.
Forestry jobs in danger: Sharp fall in value of log exports
Tough times for forestry workers in Northlanders as wood prices plummet.
'Dream holiday' attack: Teen sentenced for bashing tourist
19-year-old man dragged tourist from campervan, attacked his American girlfriend.
At-risk Northlanders can get free flu vaccinations from next week
The amount of new flu vaccine coming to Northland will depend on demand.
Salvation Army terminates family's emergency housing contract
Work and Income pays for family in motel after Salvation Army evicts them.
Waitangi Treaty Grounds country's first National Historic Landmark
Waitangi Treaty Grounds country's first national historic landmark.
Ex-Black Fern to lead Northland
Two of New Zealand's most experienced rugby players will be guiding Northland's season.
Privacy bungle: Police pay out $11,000 after releasing private details
Police pay out $11,000 after releasing man's private information to the media.
Māori-language pundit defends ballsy Kerikeri airport sign
Airport operator says sign will be changed but te reo expert calls it "fantastic".
Rat 'tsunami' invading homes, threatening wildlife
Pest control firms rushed off feet with double the usual number of rodent-related calls.
$4.75m airport terminal to open in Kerikeri
New terminal able to handle twice or even three times the current 110,000 passengers.
Surfer who died at Sandy Bay named
Police have named 58-year-old surfer who died at Sandy Bay.
20 months jail for man who strangled partner
New legislation made strangulation and suffocation a criminal offence.
Waste firm plan for landfill 'risk' to Kaipara Harbour
Kaipara mayor and iwi leaders protest against new dump just outside Northland border.
Plants destroyed, property restrained in Northland drug sweep
During Operation Piano two properties were restrained under the Proceeds of Crimes Act.
Family devastated after sheep attacked three times by roaming dogs
Just seven of family's 23 sheep survive - but for how much longer?