Northland
Critically ill child airlifted from school
A rescue helicopter was called in when the child became "acutely unwell".
Sandcastle world record broken during anti-mining protest
The cost of bringing Guinness World Records officials to New Zealand means it will likely go unrecognised internationally.
Kaipara mayor survives recount challenge
Jonathan Larsen said last week's dismissal of Snow Tane's recount application created more certainty for the council going forward.
Sand sculpture world record attempt in Northland
The Guiness World Record attempt is a statement against a fast track proposal by McCallum Bros to mine sand from Bream Bay.
Far North District Council ordered to intervene in Kāeo's private water supply
New Zealand's national water authority has for the first time ordered a council to intervene in a private water supply it says is failing to address basic safety concerns.
Runner-up in tight mayoral race refused recount
Iwi leader Snow Tane lost by just 21 votes.
Cause of Whangārei Hospital car park fire revealed
The blaze that damaged dozens of cars is believed to have been caused by a hot exhaust pipe that ignited long grass nearby.
Kaipara mayoral runner-up applies for recount
Snow Tane placed second in Kaipara's mayoral race by a margin of just 21 votes.
Man with infection can't get ambulance to hospital, finds 50 people in waiting room
Told by a doctor to call 111, a seriously ill man found his own lift after being told no ambulances were available, then found a full ED with intubated patients in triage areas and beds gridlocked… Audio
Ikea owner buys up Northland forestry
Ingka Investments, the parent company of furniture giant Ikea, has bought 10,000 hectares of production forestry in Northland.
Northland resident driven to hospital due to ambulance shortage
A rural Northland resident who was acutely unwell with an infection says a friend had to drive him to hospital last month because no ambulances were available. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Ken Couper named as Whangārei's new mayor after tight race
Ken Couper ended up with 435 more votes than the incumbent mayor Vince Cocurullo.
Jonathan Larsen wins Kaipara mayoralty by slim margin
Jonathan Larsen has won the mayoralty race with 21 more votes than Snow Tane.
Kiwi on pest patrol
Could growers harness the kiwi as a way of reducing pests attacking their crops? A recent study has filmed the endangered birds entering vineyards and orchards at night to feast on beetles, weevils… Audio
Councillors to lodge complaint over mayor's vote irregularity claim
The final vote was taken behind closed doors after a tense, testy debate with about 20 members of the public present.
Mayor's emergency election meeting folds after 25 minutes
One councillor turned up in a Mickey Mouse T-shirt, before a man in a World War II outfit halted proceedings. Audio
Two people dead after truck and car collide in Northland
Police received a report of the incident just after 3am on State Highway 1 near Brynderwyn.
Eleventh hour Kaipara emergency council meeting delayed
An emergency Kaipara District Council meeting about conduct during the local elections has been adjourned until Friday, after being interrupted by protesters.
