Northland police catch dirt bike rider after social media taunt
Northland road policing manager Inspector John Fagan alleged the rider had been causing havoc in Whangārei, as well…
Northland police operation uncovers stolen vehicles, alleged meth dealers
A 29-year-old Kaikohe woman is facing methamphetamine dealing charges, as well as a 35-year-old. Firearms were recovered during…
Over 100 callouts as strong winds, rain batter upper North Island
Firefighters were kept busy overnight, attending more than 100 weather-related call-outs as the North Island was battered by…
Wild weather across NZ on winter’s last day
Winter’s final day is set to bring strong winds to the country, with MetService issuing a string of…
The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Former media executives Dallas and Donna Gurney left Auckland for coastal Whananaki – why they say life is beautiful
“Our whole lives have changed,” says Donna. “I’m a barista, I’m a shopkeeper, I can make burgers. I…
Northland council imposing tougher penalties for environmental rule breaches
The next most common notices were 16 for discharging a contaminant to land/air (mostly smoke nuisance), 13 for…
Northland police carry out thousands of breath tests in crackdown on drink driving
Fagan called out a “reckless” culture in Northland thinking it was okay to drive after drinking. “It’s not,”…
Northland holiday park murder: Fight between women arose out of jealousy
Her partner, Bevan, was visiting from Australia while Moke – who is Tahau’s cousin – was also visiting…
Northland holiday park murder: Fight between women arose out of jealousy
Her partner, Bevan, was visiting from Australia while Moke – who is Tahau’s cousin – was also visiting…
Connections restored after One NZ internet outage hit thousands in Auckland, Northland
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Northland crayfish closures proposed to combat kina munching through kelp forests
The Environmental Law Initiative (ELI) welcomed the announcement. ELI legal adviser Reto Blattner de-Vries said the charitable trust…
Father of three Matthew Taylor dies in Ruakākā kayaking tragedy
His body was discovered a short distance from where his upturned kayak had been found. According to police,…