New Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson has backed down from a controversial karakia ban. Photo / Tania Whyte New Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson has backed down from a controversial karakia ban, announcing that future council...

Little-John Makoare was last seen on October 27. Photo / Supplied Northland police are appealing for help to find Little-John Makoare, 39, last seen on October 27 in Dargaville. Police said he was known...

Heavy rain is set to sweep the northwest of the country and the upper South Island, with warnings of flooding and slips. A heavy rain watch is in force for the Coromandel Peninsula, the...

Environmental Law Initiative says it now working on legal action alleging that aspects of managing protected species may be unlawful. File photo / 123rf RNZ Further legal action will be taken against the Government...

Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson (centre in red robe) alongside Te Moananui Māori Ward councillor Pera Paniora. Photo: LDR / Susan Botting The mayor of Kaipara has backed down on banning karakia from council hui....