The skipper of a boat has been charged following a collision with a ferry in the Bay of Islands that critically injured the ferry’s skipper. The Waitere, also known as Russell’s Blue Ferry –...
A Rapid Relief Team convoy heads towards Wellsford for a Farmers Community Connect event to help flood-affected farmers in November 2023. Photo: Rapid Relief Team / Supplied A charity donating truckloads of free farm...
New Northland Regional Council chair Geoff Crawford (left) and former deputy-chair Jack Craw. Photo: Northern Advocate / Michael Cunningham Tears, accusations, recriminations, claims and counter-claims flew as the complete takeover of Northland Regional Council...
By Shannon Pitman of The Whangārei man chose not to pay employees’ PAYE for almost three years. Photo: Supplied A man in control of the finances of three companies has admitted not paying almost...
Reviewing on-farm regulations will be a top priority for New Zealand’s new agriculture ministers, with changes to freshwater rules expected by Christmas. The National Party’s Todd McClay was appointed as Minister of Agriculture last...