Latest from Northland

Port of Auckland cashes in on performance U-turn to double net profit

Growth investment plans will enable bigger ships to visit and boost the cruise industry.

NZ town has been under a boil water notice for nearly a decade, authorities now stepping in

Taumata Arowai is working with Wai Care to ensure safe drinking water soon.

Govt considers bespoke regional tax and concessions to spur growth

Could the Government adopt different tax rules for different regions?

New citizen’s arrest powers to be announced amid rise in retail theft

The Government is expected to announce the new powers later today.

‘Things can turn quickly’: Northland blaze expected to be out by this afternoon

The cause of the 2ha fire is still under investigation.

Winch rescue: Patient airlifted in the nick of time from fishing vessel near Spirits Bay

It was the Northland Rescue Helicopter's 163rd mission so far this year.

‘Stupendous amount’: $7.3b cost halts refinery reopening talks

Instead of a new refinery, Shane Jones is pushing for a Marsden Point energy precinct.

Three-year-old dies following driveway accident in Northland

Police say they are speaking with the family to investigate what occurred.

‘Deeply disappointed’: Tory Whanau cancels regular slot on Newstalk ZB

The mayor's team said they were trying to "diversify our media engagements".

Man with cerebral palsy rescued from house fire, but wheelchair and dog lost

The family's chihuahua died and the cat is still missing after the blaze.

Woman’s 73km police chase ends with her hiding on a roof

The judge sent Elaine Rudolph to jail for her 15th disqualified driving charge.

School lunch supplier sorry after delivery error leaves kids hungry

Whangārei Intermediate School ordered about 100 pizzas after issues with school lunches.

‘Really bad’: Water woes threaten tourism in Far North

Threatened Level 4 restrictions would limit water use to essentials like cooking.

Flood-prone Whangārei campground getting drainage makeover

The thousands of visitors at Uretiti Campground have to dodge flooding after heavy rain.

‘Pretty horrific’: Fire destroys Ruawai home in minutes, sheer luck no one hurt

The house was unsalvageable by the time fire crews arrived at the Northland fire.

Mangawhai community mourns champion and harbour vigilante

Jim Wintle enjoyed seeing the community benefit from the projects he was involved with.

Elderly tenant told to ‘p*** off’ by landlords when he complained about noise

He said he was kept awake by instruments, a boxing bag, a weed eater, a mower and trucks.

‘Exposes your true instincts’: Judge slams child abuser for ‘appalling lack of empathy’

He denied being a paedophile, even after pleading guilty to repeated sexual abuse.