Latest from Northland

Some new houses so energy efficient, they must be cooled in winter, Minister says

Over-insulated? Penk says some people are taking extreme steps.

Daily bag limits raised to tackle kina issue

Those battling Northland’s kina barren problem are getting new tools.

Private island site no excuse for not fencing swimming pool in Far North

The owners of Motukawaiti Island had argued young children would never visit the site.

Far North leading the way in resurgence of traditional rongoā Māori healing

Traditional hauora Māori practices explored at Fabulous Fridays.

It's the right thing to do: Government commits to rollout of speed camera warning signs

The Government is installing warning signs at speed cameras including those in Northland.

Marae-based Northland dementia clinic extended

The mate wareware (dementia) treatment trial was a success and has been extended.

‘This is unusual': Parent flip-flops on drowsy daughter’s condition in attempted murder trial

The parent came home to find their partner overdosed on drugs and slumped over in a chair.

Northland Police recover vehicle used in gunshot incident, seek more information

Police appeal for sightings of vehicle in Whangārei firearms incident

Parent wanted family to die together: On trial for attempted murder and coercing suicide

The daughter required hospital treatment after the incident, the prosecution says.

Te Tai Tokerau tertiary scholarship winners named

The 2024 winners will each get $4000 and paid NRC work experience..

Iwi 'vindicated' by court decision to pull plug on port expansion in Whangārei Harbour

'We haven’t often been in the fortunate position of having a decision go our way.'

Kaipara Harbour water test near town shows alarmingly high levels of aluminium

The aluminium could be toxic to fish and a potential cause of 'zombie' snapper.

Whangārei woman on vigilante mission likened to Mike Tyson for ear-biting assault

The woman launched a vicious attack on a man after hearing allegations about him.

'Life-threatening': Hokianga residents petition changes to St John ambulance services

Hokianga residents are concerned about changes to the Rawene St John ambulance station.

Grandma traumatised after shots fired at her house

Police say it is lucky the woman, aged in her 70s, was not hit by the bullets.

Boxing: IBF crown defence a first for Hamilton

Two-division world champion Lani Daniels will fight in a homecoming match of sorts.

Brain injury battle: Court overturns ACC decision cutting payments

Despite numerous practitioners advising he was unfit for work, ACC disagreed.

Warm up your weekend by tagging along to these midwinter events

Congratulations to anyone not hit by cold and flu season — make the most of it.