Crime$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herselfMark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her05 Jul 07:22 AM
Environment'Had I not had my stroke, had I been on top of my game, that fire would not have been lit' - SemenoffFormer Mayor says illegal rubbish fire was not his doing25 May 03:35 AM
New ZealandNorthland gets tough on rule-breaking boatiesNorthland council gets tough on rule-breaking boaties.20 Apr 05:00 PM
EnvironmentNorthland iwi wins top biosecurity award for Waipoua restoration projectTe Roroa is returning 900ha of former pine forest to native bush and food gardens.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei dog's whereabouts unknown following fatal attack on another dogOwner of dangerous Whangarei dog fined $1500 for its attack on another dog.25 Feb 03:23 AM
New ZealandCouncil tells staff not to spread Covid misinformationAll four Northland councils have developed Covid 19 policies.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFears for Mangawhai sandspit over seabed sand miningSand mining could affect Mangawhai Sandspit - NRC.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuTwo Māori seats confirmed from Northland Regional Council representation reviewTwo councillors will be elected in a region-wide Māori constituency at the next election.25 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuGovt allocates nearly $151,000 towards investigation on mercury contaminationNgāti Hau pleased with investigation into mercury contamination at Puhipihi mine.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentEnvironmentalist conducts survey on discarded single-use masksWhangārei environmentalist Dr Manue Martinez collects 211 disposable face masks in a week.28 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuStudents learn about collaboration and environmental sustainabilityStudents plant 1500 native trees to protect the harbour and habitat for native birds.06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuNorthland dune lakes are torn between saving native biodiversity and trout fisheryKDC Reserve Management Plan 2016 identifies trout as pest fish, continues ban on release.23 Jul 05:30 PM
EnvironmentContaminated water and waste at Ruakākā site removed since last yearSite operators to be billed once clean-up sorted in Ruakākā.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentLandowners urged to reverse poor wetlands recordWetlands have value as natural areas of carbon storage, says biodiversity advisor.14 Jul 05:00 PM
Business300 jobs on the line if Marsden Pt oil refinery closesShareholders to vote in August on whether to turn Marsden Pt into 'import terminal only'.04 Jul 07:17 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRegional council does up and sells out, wants new reno jobRegional council sells Kensington Crossing, looks for new CBD project.23 Jun 01:00 AM
KahuA guide to the big issue of Significant Natural AreasWhat you need to know about Significant Natural Areas - a guide to the controversy.10 Jun 05:23 AM
KahuNgātiwai Trust Board opposed to SNA policy on Māori landNgātiwai Trust Board opposes SNA policy applying to Māori land.31 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland to Kerikeri growth corridor planned to aid developmentUrban growth corridor stretching from Auckland to the Bay of Islands moves closer.31 May 05:00 PM
EnvironmentSnorkelling programme takes out top environmental awardNorthland's environmental champions have been recognised in the regional council awards.30 May 06:00 AM
Environment'Mass mobilisation' over SNA policyFNDC has extended deadline for responses to proposed SNA as protests take place.27 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuNinety Mile Beach Management Plan launchesTe Rautaki o Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe is set to be launched in Ahipara.15 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyIwi unhappy at 'lack of consultation' over power projectA Northland farming trust plans to generate 3 megawatts of hydro-electric power.17 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland mum launches petition to bring back school busDeputy principal: 'For the sake of a class of kids, every other kid's missing the bus.'13 Mar 09:00 PM
KahuHapu wants council prosecuted after eels minced in pumpEels chopped in Hikurangi Swamp pumps spark call for council prosecution.04 Mar 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentWhat do Northland councils think about repeal of RMA?The Government is replacing the RMA with three new Acts this parliamentary term.25 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandMystery surrounds koi carp's appearance in Northland lakeAuthorities were earlier warned of angry trout anglers threatening to release pest fish.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuthorities alarmed after 10-year-old spots koi carp in lake10-year-old looked down and saw the fish.16 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuSubmissions on Northland Māori seats law change close at 5pm todayDeadline for Northlanders to make submissions on Māori seats law change is 5pm today10 Feb 06:52 PM
New ZealandToxic cocktail of speed and too many vehicles threatening lives on Northland beachFears that it will only be a matter of time before another person is killed.20 Dec 05:00 PM
KahuHundreds of pro-Māori wards signatures for new campaignA new campaign has been set up to support Māori seats on councils.16 Dec 04:00 PM
EnvironmentWharf charity decries decision to reject consentsGovt funding of $600,000 for the Mangawhai wharf project has been lost due to the ruling.24 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand'You can't take a life back once it's been taken': Northlander's pleaKaiwaka's Tawhiri Littlejohn wants better decisions by Northland road users to save lives.12 Nov 04:00 PM
EnvironmentWork on clean-up of hazardous materials startsOwners 'ignored' court orders to clean up toxic chemicals.01 Nov 04:00 PM
