SPCA inspectors found more than 200 animals on the Northland property, many in severe distress, leading to a 21‑month prison sentence and an extended ban on owning animals.
Crime and Justice
7:33pm
Mihiata Te Rore, 62, was visiting a person she knew in Northland's Kaihū last week when she was killed by three dogs.
New Zealand
1:15pm
Kaipara District Council said there had been four complaints about the dogs in November, December – and this week.
Wed, Feb 18
Emergency services were called to a property on State Highway 12 in Kaihu following reports of a dog attack.
Police said the woman was visiting someone she knew at the property when she was attacked and killed by the dogs.
"You’re not talking about Lassie here," Jones said.
"We've got a community there that's absolutely devastated," Snow Tane.
Three other people in the vehicle were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Sun, Feb 15
Ruakākā's vehicle access was under particular scrutiny following five crashes there in recent years.
Environment
Fri, Feb 13
Photographer Andy Bruce captured the bronze whaler sharks swimming in shallow waters alongside a large school of kahawai early Tuesday morning.
Thu, Feb 12
It comes as councillor Davina Smolders continues to publicly challenge Moko Tepania on whether he intends to stand as a central Government politician
Wed, Feb 11
Police warn of an alarming trend of riders taking young children for high-speed joyrides, almost always without helmets.
Mon, Feb 9
District council deputy mayor Gordon Lambeth said the proposal gave the Government an option worth exploring.
Politics
Police said the incident occurred south of the Mangawhai township.
Rangatahi at Waitangi say the decisions being made today must be grounded in the wellbeing of future generations.
Te Ao Māori
Fri, Feb 6
A Facebook post incorrectly claiming Mayor Moko Tepania was Northland's new Labour MP has put Far North Act councillor Davina Smolders under scrutiny.
Watch the official Waitangi Day broadcast live from the Treaty Grounds.
The Prime Minister acknowledged the atmosphere surrounding Waitangi Day and conversations about the Treaty had sometimes been "very heated".
Thu, Feb 5
Aaron Scott was enjoying a lakeside walk with his whānau when he helped rescue a family of four who got into trouble in the water.
Bella the cat burglar has been bringing home a midnight feast for her owners.
Tue, Feb 3
Whangārei Deputy Mayor Scott McKenzie said the usual flood of holidaymakers who made their way into Whangārei district was welcome.
Mon, Feb 2
Every time a kiwi is killed on a road in Russell, a white cross is erected.
Sun, Feb 1
Following a spate of closures due to extreme weather in the north, DOC sites were being individually assessed for safety due to landslides and rockfall.
Sat, Jan 31
The Helena Bay Hill landslide needs to be quickly sorted to prevent the road under it from collapsing, transport leader says.
Fri, Jan 30
Last week's extreme weather caused significant damage across parts of the upper North Island, forcing some people out of their homes.
Thu, Jan 29
