Northland
'I could see a very terrified girl': Friend's mother recalls night child fled from caregivers
The Oranga Tamariki caregivers are facing 35 violence and cruelty charges.
Reservoir opened in drought-plagued corner of Northland
The water reservoir is the fulfilment of a pact between two politicians to transform the economy of the place where they grew up.
Research centre honours Sir James Henare's vision, carried forward by his son
Bernard Henare hopes people in Northland can one day "find the mahi, the sustenance, the lifestyle within their own rohe, and not have to go further afield to get it."
New Northland reservoir 'about creating opportunities' in drought-prone area
A major irrigation dam in a drought-prone corner of Northland is to be opened this morning by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
Suspicious fire: 'It's fortunate no one has lost their life,' police say
An early morning house fire where five people were sleeping in Whangārei is being treated as suspicious.
New Zealand town could be added to UNESCO's World Heritage List
The Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, The Pyramids of Giza… and Russell? Audio
Iwi partners with horticulture company to grow berries
The Northland iwi will provide the land, water and labour, while T&G Fresh will provide expertise, new berry varieties and access to markets.
'Amazing air!': New mountain bike park in Bay of Islands opens
Pekenui Jump and Skills Park covers an entire hillside and features three jump lines, two climbs and a scenic ridge descent. Audio
Driver leads police to wanted men after failing to stop in stolen car
A gun and a cache of ammunition were also found.
Distressed teen throws drink, walks out while giving evidence in abuse trial
A couple entrusted by Oranga Tamariki with the care of vulnerable children are on trial after accusations they subjected young people to years of violent abuse.
Whangārei's teen voters want their say in local elections
Three hours is all that separates Norty Jensen Heta from being able to vote in the 2025 local elections alongside his teenage peers.
Concern over theft of several firearms in Far North
"Firearms in the hands of the wrong people pose a significant risk to our communities," the officer leading the investigation says.
Around the motu: Peter de Graaf in Northland
Peter reports on the sentencing of a man convicted of manslaughter after his dogs killed his friend, mayoral races in Northland and the return of a much loved woodchopping tropy. Audio
Second man linked to Two by Twos fights to keep name secret
A second Northland man facing sex offence charges, who is linked to a secretive sect known as the Two by Twos, is fighting to keep his name secret.
Man charged for allegedly threatening people with a gun
In one of the two incidents, the Armed Offenders Squad had to be called to an address.
'Holy heck': ACT candidate's shock as hoarding shot at
Matt Yovich says his friends were horrified after bullets tore through his election hoarding overnight.
Shooting up candidate's hoarding 'beyond a step too far'
A Northland local said people in nearby homes were woken by up to seven gunshots just before 2am on Monday.
Conflict at Northland Regional Council top table investigated
Complaints of stalking, racial discrimination and privacy breaches made against Northland Regional Council's chair have all been dismissed.
Kapa haka brings first Koroneihana of Māori monarch to close
With a waiata and lowering of the flags, the first Koroneihana of Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po came to an end.
