Northland
Man arrested for brazen armed robbery
the 35-year-old is facing serious charges in the Whangārei District Court following the aggravated robbery.
Fears grow for NorthTec as more cuts loom
It comes as Northland's biggest vocational education provider scrambles to break even amid the break-up of mega-institute Te Pūkenga.
Netball: ANZ Premiership final - what you need to know
The winner will make history - either the Tactix will win a maiden title or the Mystics will win a three-peat, something no other team has done.
'Love turned into gold': Babies to benefit from region's first milk bank
It has been made possible by "incredible generosity" from the Northland community.
Police seek information about missing Northland teenager
Police are seeking information about a teenager who is missing from Whangārei in Northland.
Northland calls for more government investment in infrastructure
Business leaders have told MPs better infrastructure could see the region's economy could grow six-fold to $60 billion by 2050.
Teens steal car, threaten shoppers with machete in failed robbery
A 13 and 14-year-old have been arrested and charged with aggravated robbery and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.
'Absolute stupidity': Substation break-ins cut power to homes
A Northland lines company says substation break-ins are endangering lives and causing power cuts affecting thousands of people.
Almost all sika deer culled in Russell Forest
Just three remain a year after an ambitious eradication project began, with 64 removed along with 500 goats.
Wheelchair-using rapist fails to appeal sentence
Stephen Robert Wilson claims the right side of his body is paralysed after he struck the side of a prison van.
The town that's boiled water for 10 years
It has been a decade since residents in a small Far North town were placed under a notice - and it's not a milestone anyone is celebrating. Audio
'Boys club' culture among detectives, senior police manager alleges
A toxic workplace and allegations of bullying were among complaints brought by Bridget Doell at an ERA hearing in Whangārei.
Freaky Friday: The Sistine Chapel puzzle piece
Dara from Northland shares her story of a missing puzzle piece and some divine intervention. Audio
Thousands without power in Northland after severe gales
Thousands are without power in parts of the West Kaipara area after high winds ripped through Northland on Thursday afternoon.
Toxic, highly invasive pest plant found at Far North beach
The plant known as sea spurge has already taken over large swathes of the Australian coast has been discovered at Kapowairua/Spirits Bay for the first time.
Northland orca expert: Reject Waipiro Bay marina fast-tracking
Orca researcher Dr Ingrid Visser has called on Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop to reject the proposed marina's fast-tracking application.
Elderly man still recovering in hospital after suspected Northland tornado
What campers described as a twister hit Tauranga Bay Holiday Park in the Far North on Tuesday morning.
Gang member arrested after near collision with police car
The driver has been charged with dangerous driving.
Twister rips through far North campground
Holiday-makers in the Far North are counting their lucky stars after what locals are describing as a twister ripped through their campground, damaging campervans and destroying a caravan. A… Audio
Watch: Caravans thrown 50m in reported tornado
A resident has described fleeing a 'twister' and pulling a man trapped in one caravan while another was smashed to pieces.
