Brave dad saves daughter and partner from flooded home by kayak
Welch called her father’s partner, a volunteer firefighter, who swung into action straight away. “They organised a kayak,…
Death of Bay of Islands kiwis investigation continues with two dogs seized
Walker said the dead kiwi were being tested to determine whether the seized dogs were responsible. The peninsula…
Locals want popular Kerikeri swimming spot reopened
“It’s been ridiculously hot. Just boiling,” he said. When RNZ caught up with him he was cooling off…
Hundreds gather in Northland to remember the Battle of Ruapekapeka Pā
Te Ruapekapeka Trust chairman Pita Tipene said the first two days of commemorations would be centred on Kawiti…
Kaipara mayoral recount bid dismissed after 62% of special votes rejected
Tane then applied for a recount, saying the margin was narrow, the number of special votes and disallowed…
Ngātiwai lands on ‘tapu’ Poor Knights Islands in defiance of marine law change
Once there, the group climbed to the top of one of the islands and erected a flagpole. The…
DIA receives complaint about alleged vote irregularities in Kaipara local election
The DIA was also unable to halt the publication of election results. Ward said local elections were run…
Northland’s Kaipara District records one of the highest voter turnouts in New Zealand
It comes amid concerns about falling turnout in much of the country – the national average is 38%,…