Top Energy workers at Kaikohe substation after Thursday afternoon’s “catastrophic failure”. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf Far North lines company Top Energy says two massive power outages are not connected, despite affecting the...

Lions at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary. File picture. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro An animal welfare group says it is confident it can save five big cats due to be put down at a Whangārei...

Lions at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary. File picture. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro An animal welfare group says it is confident it can save five big cats due to be put down at a Whangārei...

Top Energy workers at Kaikohe substation. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf Far North business leaders say it’s ironic the district has faced a second power outage, a week after Top Energy gave assurances...

The extent of the outage. Photo: Supplied The Far North has been plunged into another massive power cut, with more than 23,000 homes and businesses without electricity. The power went out just after 5.20pm...

Lions at Whangārei’s Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro An embattled Whangārei lion park says “a glimmer of hope” has emerged that its five remaining big cats may yet be saved. News...

Outgoing councillor Mark Vincent, who missed out on a seat by two votes, has been refused a recount. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf A third and final recount request in Northland’s tightest local...

Former park manager Bridgette Henare with Sabilli, a white lion, in 2009. Photo: Supplied Former staff of a Whangārei wildlife park have made an emotional plea to see the remaining big cats one last...

By Shannon Pitman of Mid Northern rugby players Inoke Nakadavotu (top) and Cameron Hill are on trial over allegations of a sexual assault on a woman. Photo: NZME / Facebook – This story discusses...

A water tanker’s stay in Kāeo has now been extended until 7pm on Friday. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf An iwi organisation in Kāeo has had to close its head office due to...