KahuWhy Poroti Springs kaitiaki must now take their water rights case to the High CourtThe trust is seeking $100,000 in damages over cultural and economic loss.23 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandGates to be installed at popular Kai Iwi Lakes amid long-running tensions Boaties will need an access code after completing an online cleaning form.18 Dec 06:54 PM
PremiumBusinessNorthland business hits record boom but jobs fail to keep paceNorthland now has 24,351 registered businesses, up from 19,700 in 2013.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Only one chance’: Northland council urges Kaipara to shut Kai Iwi boat ramp03 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandHundreds of Northland council jobs in limbo as regional reforms spark concern27 Nov 12:01 AM
New Zealand‘Humbled to gain the top job’: Māori leader Pita Tipene takes helm of Northland council05 Nov 06:30 AM
New Zealand‘The benefits are huge’: $18b Northland Expressway set to transform road travel Labour Day traffic showed how travel times could be reduced with the new corridor.30 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuDivided harbour: Group fights port expansion as marina and coastal bill at final stageMāori around Whangārei Harbour say they were excluded from consultation.25 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Limited consultation and transparency': Hapū voice anger over trust's dealings with sandmining coDr Mere Kepa says the trust discussed financial incentives with McCallum Bros.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeasles likely spreading in community, health officials warnFour cases of the illness, including in two children, have been confirmed this week. 21 Oct 10:23 PM
New ZealandKaipara council backs mayor’s complaint over how election was runŌtamatea councillor Mark Vincent walked out, calling the meeting a farce.16 Oct 10:34 PM
New Zealand‘A huge number of irregularities’: Kaipara mayor defends election complaint moveA 76-year-old wore his father’s RNZAF blazer to protest for democracy.16 Oct 05:39 PM
New Zealand‘So much for democracy’: Councillor slams mayor’s 11th-hour election moveElectoral officer Dale Ofsoske says in 40 years he’s never seen one called.15 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandHunt unseats Stolwerk as voters back change in Northland council shake-upPeter-Lucas Jones, Tui Shortland and Rick Stolwerk have been ousted from their roles.13 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandMore measles cases confirmed in Northland as total rises to 12Both new Northland cases were already in quarantine while infectious.13 Oct 04:41 AM
Politics'Racist attack' or 'corrosive obsession' on race? 25 areas remove Māori wards, 17 keep themThe Herald’s interactive map shows referendum results across the country.11 Oct 08:42 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidates stuck in cliffhanger, more results expected todayMore results are expected to be released today as Saturday's votes enter the mix.11 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDFreight and logisticsNorthport expansion gets approvalShares in Port of Tauranga, which owns 50% of Northport rose 2% after the news.03 Oct 04:16 AM
New ZealandNorthland College first state school to seek charter statusNgāpuhi iwi will sponsor the school, providing cultural and governance support.07 Sep 11:55 PM
New ZealandKaipara's water woes deepen with non-compliance in safety standardsThe DRRA questions water treatment and local authority transparency.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei ED meeting national targets but challenges remain, doctor warnsLeaked data shows Whangārei Hospital was above the national average.01 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandNorthland councils unite to manage $1b water, wastewater servicesThe Far North was the last to join, with one vote against the plan.29 Aug 01:00 AM
Kahu'Appalling racist language': Race Relations Commissioner slams police emailRace Relations Commissioner condemns three recent incidents of "vile racist abuse".25 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandThe mix-up that prevented a Whangārei woman from voting in Māori wardsChala Chase urges voters to check their details, after her own enrolment mistake.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's unjust': Woman moved off Māori roll without her consentChala Chase now can't vote in Māori wards after being moved off the Māori roll.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBaby in bus case: Community blindsided by incident involving well-known familyThe defendant was bright and engaging as a child and positive things were expected of her.04 Aug 05:15 AM
New ZealandWoman accused of putting toddler in closed suitcase appears in courtPolice say the child was at risk of suffocation, heat exhaustion and trauma. 03 Aug 10:24 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: How a few muddy hot pools were transformed into a multimillion-dollar attractionLong renowned for its healing powers, Ngāwhā Springs has undergone a $4.3m upgrade. 02 Aug 10:00 PM
New Zealand'It was a scary way to live': Housing battle ends for terminally ill manLogan faced ICU admissions and five helicopter transfers due to poor living conditions.27 Jul 11:00 PM
