Northland
Minister mulls changes after deadly dog attack
Simon Watts is asking for urgent advice, as the SPCA calls for an overhaul of dog control laws. Audio
Fatal dog mauling: Animal control staff visited property day before attack
Animal management staff responded to complaints about the dogs four separate times, including the day before Mihiata Te Rore was killed.
Woman killed by dogs in Kaihu named
The three dogs are now in care of Animal Management.
Severe jail terms needed for owners of 'homicidal dogs', Jones says after mauling
His comments follow the third death of a person by dogs in Northland in the past four years. Audio
'Devastated' community mourns for woman mauled by dogs
"There's been so many complaints about them in the last year - the council know and haven't done anything," one local says. Audio
Person dies after being thrown from vehicle in crash
Three other people were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Auckland Mayor slams Kaipara-Rodney breakaway pitch
Wayne Brown says splitting off north Rodney would require law changes and risk major investment.
Sea life returns to Maitai Bay, eight years after no-take rāhui declared
Annual monitoring since 2017 has shown growing variety, numbers and size of fish - with a seven-fold increase in snapper leading the resurgence. Audio
'Education hub' opens for students cut off by slip
Students cut off from their high schools by a monster slip northeast of Whangārei are instead taking lessons at a temporary 'education hub' set up at a local primary school.
Far North mayor shuts down rumour after councillor’s 'false' MP candidacy claim
Far North mayor Moko Tepania has confirmed he will not be standing as an MP at the coming general election.
Residents armed with sticks in fear of roaming dogs
"This isn't an anti-dog thing. This is just anti-irresponsible owners" says a parent who criticised the council for its reactive approach. Audio
Dirt bike rider seriously injured in crash
The crash came on the same day Northland police issued a stark warning about the dangers of dirt bikes on urban streets.
Father pleading for review of dog laws after daughters witness brutal attack
A Northland father is pleading for a review of dog laws and a crackdown on owners after his young daughters were left terrified after witnessing a brutal attack by a pack of roaming dogs right outside… Audio
Couple finally gets landslide payout three years after claim
Even so, they came close to losing out entirely when engineers hired by the Earthquake Commission, backed its orginal call that it was not landslide damage.
Kaipara open to breakaway council with Auckland's north Rodney
The council is backing North Rodney Action Group's proposal to form a unitary authority by merging the area governed by Kaipara District Council (KDC) with the northern two‑thirds of the former Rodney…
Father faces charges after 3yo injured in dirt bike crash
The crash has highlighted the danger of dirt bikes being used on city streets - and an alarming trend of riders taking young children for high-speed joyrides, almost always without helmets.
Bosco the surfer dog returns to water at Waitangi
Now five years old, the French bulldog was joined by younger companion Treasure, who is also learning to ride the waves.
Northland councils team up on local government reform
Northland's four councils are presenting a shared vision, following the proposal for local government reform.
Waitangi visitors reflect on manaakitanga
Festivities continued at Waitangi, after Friday morning's official ceremony.
Waitangi Day 2026 in pictures: the waka, kapa haka and crowds
About 35,000 people came out for Waitangi Day commemorations at Waitangi, including about 700 paddlers.
