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Increasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts
'Using prisons to deter crime or reoffending doesn’t work.'
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'Vague and ineffective': Scientists criticise new fishing rules on kina barrens in Northland
'While removing kina treats the symptom, it doesn't address the cause of a sick reef.'
Latest augmented and virtual reality technology taking Far North youth on journey to their past
Augmented reality and virtual reality to tell story of Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe/Ninety Mile Beach
New fishing rules expected to tackle kina infestation in Northland
Northland would be the first region to see the changes.
Protesters block access as talks fall through over Far North fishing comp
The contest protesters have received strict scrutiny from tangata whenua hapū Matakairiri.
$6.6m for Far North iwi Ngāti Kuri for vital environmental work
Ngāti Kuri gets $6.6 million for land restoration and save taonga species
Iwi put foot down over ashes being scattered at Cape Reinga
'It is very much a place for the living.'
People urged to stay away from Great Exhibition Bay following possible explosive device found
The NZ Defence Force is working with police to safely detonate the explosive.
French citizen rescued from yacht off North Cape during wild weather
The French national is being taken to Kerikeri to meet Customs officials.
'We want to stay hopeful' Whānau of missing diver not giving up
'A beautiful soul who was hardworking and helped anyone who needed it.'
Search under way for diver believed to have been swept out to sea
Emergency services alerted to a "water incident” about 10.30am.
Parents urged to take note of children’s internet activity after increasing harm
Parents need to safeguard their kids against online harm, online safety experts say.
Warning to wear seatbelts after Northland woman falls from vehicle and dies
A woman who was not wearing a seatbelt died after falling from a vehicle in Northland.
Call to Northlanders to donate generously to rescue helicopter service as annual appeal begins
Northland Rescue Helicopter 2023 annual appeal on now
Poacher with 109 scallops apprehended at closed Northland fishery
A boat and dive gear were seized and the man is likely to face prosecution.
Injured tramper rescued from Puketi Forest
A bruised tramper has been rescued from Te Araroa Trail.
Nation on alert after Northland resident tested positive for measles
Northlanders are being asked to monitor for measles symptoms after one confirmed case.
Date set for trial over Enchanter fishing boat deaths
Members of the victims’ families dialled into the court hearing from around the country.
What a Ripper! Police dog wins top prize at national competition
A labrador with a great nose is New Zealand's top detector dog after national win.
Long trail of blood on Whangārei road related to family violence, investigation under way
What led to large amount of dried blood on a Whangārei street is now being investigated.
'Do the right thing': Man stabbed 17 times, sister issues plea
Offenders still on the loose while man lies in hospital covered in bandages.
Work of conservationists Robert and Robyn Webb immortalised in bronze
A memorable moment for conservation as a new sculpture honours conservationist duo.
Electric Seagliders to forever change the way Northlanders travel
Seagliders – The future of coastal travel is here.
Bad driving: Where Northlanders are failing when it comes to the road code
A driving instructor feels most Northlanders are out of touch with the road rules.
Loopholes in vape regulations a worry, expert says
Expert says new vape measures will not be as effective as hoped.
Storm damage repairs at Cape Rēinga to take 4-6 weeks
Access to Cape Rēinga is restricted while storm repair work is done.
Business cops $405k penalty after tourist's death in ‘horrific’ sand boarding incident
Big $405K penalty for Far North tour company after death of tourist on sand dunes.
Company found guilty after death of tourist on Northland sand dunes
Sand Safaris 2014 found guilty after death of sandboarding Korean tourist.
Wet wet wet: Auckland gets nearly a year’s rainfall in five months
Auckland's rainfall totals are running nearly three times above average in a sopping 2023.
Lighthouse walkway at Cape Rēinga re-opens after storm damage
The road to the Taputaputa campground remains closed due to slips.