Māori Language Week 2025: Northland dad’s te reo journey shapes next generation
It took living on the other side of the world to trigger his desire to learn the language…
Northland leader trying to clear name after confusion with convicted kidnapper
The younger man said he had not heard of his namesake until recently, but he suspected they could…
Far North advocate renews call for mandatory dog desexing after overseas trip
“I thought of developing countries as having poor animal welfare, and I went there and thought, ‘New Zealand…
Northland Oranga Tamariki caregivers on trial over alleged abuse of children in their care
The alleged offending came to light when a child, Sally*, ran away and a friend’s mother alerted police.…
Wellington house-price slump weighs on national average, median house now $761,000
A spokesperson for REINZ said public sector headwinds, buyer caution and investor retreat were some factors having a…
Calls grow for free dental care as Northland patients flood emergency departments
This involves exploring partnerships with local communities to ensure primary and community healthcare – including oral health services…
Calls grow for free dental care as Northland patients flood emergency departments
This involves exploring partnerships with local communities to ensure primary and community healthcare – including oral health services…
Northland has worst housing need in country, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says
The coalition Government is working on a new housing investment system which focuses on building the right houses,…
Commercial fisherman fined after trawling in marine reserve
A commercial fisherman has been fined $15,000 after trawling in a marine reserve last year. Kelly Gavin Scoles,…
Media Insider: Regional media firm, 20 jobs saved in rescue deal led by local identity
The Dargaville company was placed in voluntary administration in late July and since then Whimp has been sorting…
Northland College partners with Ngāpuhi in charter school plan
Northland College is making moves to become a charter school and is the first state school to publicly…
Rare Northland quake sparks curiosity about regional seismic risk
Micro-quakes, big questions “A magnitude-1.6 earthquake is exceedingly small and we wouldn’t have detected it without the densification…