Northland
'This cannot happen ever again': Inexperienced workers removed too many nuts before pylon fell
A report into the massive Northland outage found there was insufficient supervision during the work.
The effects of doctor shortages through the eyes of practitioners and patients
The chronic doctor shortage is being felt across the country, but it is those in the regions and rural areas that are feeling the most pain. Audio
One dead after single vehicle crash in Northland
One person has died following a crash in Northland on Monday afternoon.
Man not told of suspected cancer for four months
The man was not informed of the cancer until he received a letter to attend a urology clinic and visited a doctor to find out why.
Region's Māori wards' future uncertain as new law kicks in
The new rules mean Northland's councils must poll their communities at the next election if they want to keep their Māori wards.
Patients travelling hours amid doctor shortage, mayor says
Staff shortages are not limited to Dargaville Hospital and if whānau can even find a doctor to go to, they are forced to travel hours to get care, Far North's mayor says. Audio
Far North mayor on regions doctor shortages
The Far North mayor says doctor shortages are not limited to the Dargaville Hospital and if whānau can even find a doctor to go to, they are forced to travel hours to get care. Far North District… Audio
Kāinga Ora puts social housing projects on hold
Kāinga Ora has put two major social housing projects in Northland on hold as the agency re-assesses its future building plans.
Northland man charged over death of off-duty police officer
Gail Shepherd was the sole charge constable at Kohukohu for several years.
Northland expressway plan: Businessman hopes it'll be done in his lifetime
This week's announcement has given one business leader hope it will be completed during his lifetime.
Person arrested as tensions flare over work on land subject to Treaty claim
Police have been called to a protest where opponents of a housing development say three people were trespassed and one was taken away in handcuffs.
Government announces four-lane highway goal from Auckland to Northland
Northland leaders are welcoming government plans to speed up the construction of an expressway from Warkworth to Whangārei.
Rats stopped from eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs
Just three percent of tracking tunnels were visited by rats in the predator control zone, compared to 96 percent in non-treated areas.
Enchanter trial: Skipper not guilty of breaching duties
Five men died after a monster wave capsized the boat near North Cape. The judge says he could not be sure skipper Lance Goodhew could have foreseen that coming.
Decision stalls on possible name change for historic town
Nearly three years after a marae applied to restore Russell's original name, residents are still waiting. Audio
Netball: Mystics hold on in tense finish to advance
The Mystics have knocked the Magic out of third spot.
Fast-moving thunderstorms forecast for Northland
More thunderstorms are forecast for Northland until early Sunday evening.
'You have no choice' - Cannabis advocate tells jury to find him guilty
Brian Borland says he grew cannabis in defiance of an unjust law - and he wants to go to jail for it.
State Highway 1 at Brynderwyn Hills open again after slip
A temporary 30km/h speed limit is in place and crews are monitoring the area for any more ground movement.
Plea to St John to keep region's ambulance
A petition of more than 1100 signatures will be presented to Parliament urging St John not to replace its Rāwene-based ambulance with a smaller first response vehicle.
