Ombudsman sides with Government to keep expensive Northland highway costs under wraps
Sharp appealed to the Ombudsman, who sided with the Ministry of Transport, which argued that releasing its estimated…
Public in dark on cost of huge Northland road as Govt nears deal
How much the first stage of the Government’s multibillion-dollar Northland Expressway will cost and whether it stacks up…
Ahuwhenua Trophy-winning Northland farm hit by storms after rapid rise
In 2020, with the help of a $900,000 Provincial Growth Fund grant, the trust turned a calving operation…
Givealittle launched as Whangārei father seeks Car T-cell treatment in China
“It’s been incredibly overwhelming for all of us, we’ve been dealing with hospitals and specialists and rallying around…
Auckland mayor’s former chief of staff to lead Kaipara council
Kaipara District Council has appointed Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s former chief of staff as its new chief executive.…
Rock fishing deaths at The Gap, Northland spur coroner’s call for urgent action on safety signs
The pair had only known each other for four weeks and Babu was a keen fisherman who normally…
Northland property among $524,000 recovered from meth offender under proceeds‑of‑crime law
Court documents show police relied on surveillance, intercepted communications and Piper’s admissions to establish that he sourced ephedrine…
Northland pin-up mum Lady Sugarbelle chases Miss Vintage Australasia crown
“But dressing in pin-up has given me the confidence where no one can take me down. “I love…
Northland expressway: Waipu families fear losing multigenerational farms
“I only want to give the strip they need for the expressway and I want either side of…
No prosecution for Transpower over toppled Northland pylon
However, on Thursday the Electricity Authority said Transpower had since provided new evidence, and an international expert had…
Northland police appeal for information after Whangārei man assaulted outside Stumpy’s
“She had her face up against the window, just looking at me,” he said. The man claimed she…
Man tackles fleeing offender outside Whangārei cafe
A Whangārei man has been caught on camera helping police arrest a fleeing offender after tackling him to…