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IRD debt: Regional media firm calls in administrators; more than 20 jobs up in air
'It’s a s*** sandwich and there’s no butter,' says one source but there is, in fact, hope.
Northland College faces intervention after scathing ERO report
Principal Duane Allen emphasises ongoing efforts to address problems raised.
Editorial: Tāmaki Makaurau's byelection is really about Willie Jackson and John Tamihere
OPINION: Willie Jackson and John Tamihere are key behind the scenes.
Baby in bus case: Community blindsided by incident involving well-known family
The defendant was bright and engaging as a child and positive things were expected of her.
Woman accused of putting toddler in closed suitcase appears in court
Police say the child was at risk of suffocation, heat exhaustion and trauma.
Sub-zero temperatures as cold snap grips NZ - but La Niña's possible return looms
La Niña may return, bringing warmer, wetter weather until October.
$28m funding for Northland kura, opposed Kaiwaka school to open by 2028
Te Kura o Ngāringaomatariki will move 11km to a new campus in Kaiwaka.
Woman charged after 2yo found in suitcase on bus in Northland
The driver became concerned when he noticed the bag moving.
Pastures Past: When bridges struggled with farm demands
In 1934, a lorry got stuck on a narrow bridge, delaying cream transport.
Evicted tenant says her 'loud family' shouldn't have been put in a quiet area
Neighbours lodge 45 complaints, reporting frequent parties, loud music, and roaming dogs.
A councillor in Fiji, another in hospital, and Wayne Brown's 'inappropriate' joke
Opinion: Council attendance, bargaining for the city, elections, Panmure and the St James.
Kaipara councillor warns Northlanders face $4000-plus water rates
Kaipara Council voted 6:2 to join Northland’s Local Water Done Well initiative.
'Real risk he could have been killed': Forestry worker lost fingers in workplace accident
Kohurau Contracting has been ordered to pay $150,000 after being sentenced this week.
'It took me 40 years and a house fire': The advice that drove Sir Michael Hill's success
Hill built a business from nothing to be one of the country's most successful brands.
Cafe protests minister's parking charges at famous tourist spot
DoC plans to start paid parking in October at Punakaiki, Franz Josef, and Aoraki.
Kūmara growers ready for new freshwater farm rules, industry leader says
Plans must assess freshwater risks and report to regional councils.
Māori string game inspires stunning light display in Auckland
The light sculpture plays on the traditional weaving forms of the string game whai.
Far North homes without power after severe gales
More than 170 customers south of Cape Rēinga are still without power.
Te Pāti Māori byelection contender cops flak for supporting Labour MP’s selection
Te Kou o Rehua Panapa is pondering which party he could run for in next year's election.
Watch: PM sets Tāmaki Makaurau byelection date for September 6
Labour confirmed its candidate on Sunday.
Editorial: Why the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection matters for Labour
OPINION: The Tāmaki Makaurau byelection was triggered by MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp's death.
Kaipara Deputy Mayor loses another battle with Fire and Emergency in six-year employment dispute
But the battle may not be over as Jonathan Larsen eyes up another appeal.
Peeni Henare selected as Labour's candidate in Tāmaki Makaurau
Henare, who previously served as the Auckland seat's MP, faces off with Oriini Kaipara.
Kāinga Ora scraps 450 new Northland houses, deepening shortage
Kāinga Ora halts 40 housing projects in Northland amid $12.3b debt
Northland mayor weighs second term amid calls to enter Parliament
Moko Tepania was 31 when he was elected Northland’s youngest mayor in 2022.
'There's still a lot to do': Road safety concerns despite $47m upgrades
The road rebuild in Northland cost $47 million over nine months.
Farmer's neglect: Emaciated stag was trapped in fence and thick mud, other deer were dead
Kaiwaka farmer Niven Lowrie admits to animal neglect, including 14 dead deer.
Ben Collier from The Nukes shares his favourite spots in Auckland
Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
Active front brings strong winds, downpours to Northland
MetService has placed a severe thunderstorm watch on Northland until 11am.