Latest from Northland

Children's abuse claims fail to convince jury in foster care case

It was alleged the kids were slapped, spat at, hit with a pipe and one was run over.

Kaipara council keeps political review despite pending Māori ward ruling

Judge yet to rule on legal challenge on whether Māori ward remains in place for election.

'I still hate you:' Dad jailed for subjecting sons to years of sadistic abuse

Judge Bayley: 'No one is able to erase the ongoing harm you have caused your sons.'

Weather-hit North Auckland rail line reopens after 20 months, $130m repairs

The track had more than 200 slips and damaged bridges from storms in early 2023.

Mangamuka repairs: Major piling work ends and pre-Christmas reopening planned

SH1 over the Mangamukas in the Far North is on track for a pre-Christmas opening.

Mea Motu's world boxing title unification bout off but Aussie opponent lined up instead

Champ stays active after boxing world title unification bout postponed.

Courses and talk encourage women to improve water confidence and safety

Women are being empowered to do more than just tag along in powerboating and sailing.

Funky Monkey and orca friends hanging out in Whangārei Harbour

Seeing the orca back in Whangārei is a good sign, according to expert Ingrid Visser.

Downed pylon 'an act of incompetence and negligence' – Northland leader

Northland leaders have responded to the energy authority's findings about a downed pylon.

Focus Live: Release of the Report on the Northland tower collapse

Independent Chair Sarah Sinclair will be joined by Minister for Energy Hon Simeon Brown to present the findings of the report.

FBI probes Two by Twos sect after minister’s child abuse guilty plea

The former minister of the cult the Two by Twos has pleaded guilty to sex offences.

Whangārei painter scoops supreme win with picture-perfect interior colour work

An eye for detail sees the Premium Painting Solutions team named New Zealand's best.

'Two by Twos': Elderly NZ man admits abusing children after FBI probe into cult

William Easton was one of 140 perpetrators identified in the international investigation.

News briefs from the Far North - new parking fines, copper theft and man in hospital after taking psychedelics

News snippets from the Far North

Oranga Tamariki flagged mother twice before serious abuse allegations

Daughter reports mother: The trial reveals years of alleged violence against children.

'Blown away by the support': Kerikeri family grateful as toddler found safe

Kerikeri neighbours united with police and whānau to help find the young boy.

Former Treaty lawyer welcomed to Ngāpuhi top role

Moana Tuwhare was formally welcomed to the role of Te Tumu Whakahaere.

Auld Mug greeted with pōwhiri and spine-tingling haka in Whangārei

Te Kura o Waikare school students steal the Americas Cup show