Northland
Pest control creates balance for Northland farmer
When Geoff Crawford started trapping for pests on his farms, he was catching 70 possums a week. Now he's lucky if he gets seven...and the community have jumped on board too. Audio
The Barber Shop Sessions | Episode 5: Rachel
Rachel pays homage to one of her adored ancestors, Matiretoha, in a waiata composed by Troy & Huia Kingi, before taking to the mic and performing her original love song, I te Pō. Video
'It's pretty broken': Fix for Brynderwyns the priority as National charts new path on Northland roading
Coalition negotiations and damage inflicted by extreme weather have forced a change in National's long-standing roading priorities for Northland.
Transport agency seeking feedback on Brynderwyn Hills repair timetable
Waka Kotahi is considering delaying a planned closure of State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills for slip repairs following an outcry from Northland businesses.
Luxon tells team to fact-check claims after tobacco outlet mistake
The new government is "deeply committed to lowering smoking rates in New Zealand", the prime minister says. Audio
Northland doctors say scrapping smokefree legislation 'ridiculous'
A plan to repeal parts of the smokefree legislation is anti-health, Northland emergency doctors say in a letter to Health Minister Dr Shane Reti. Audio
Smokefree laws: National claims on Northland tobacco stores 'wrong' - Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he was not trying to mislead the public when claiming Labour's smokefree laws would see just one store in Northland selling tobacco.
Climate change pilot 'paused' in Northland, despite community’s pleas
Climate change work in Northland's Ruawai has been stopped by Kaipara District Council, despite pleas from the community.
The Barber Shop Sessions | Episode 4: Harry
Harry pays tribute to our voyaging waka and the ancestral courtyards of his hapū in two original waiata Māori written by his uncle. Video
Kinetic sculpture represents Northland's efforts to protect environment - artist
A controversial climate-change-themed public artwork 13 years in the making is due to be completed in Kerikeri this week.
Convoy of free farm fencing en route for flood-hit Wellsford
A charity donating truckloads of free farm fencing hopes to bring "mighty big smiles" to storm-hit farmers in the upper north Island. Audio
Tears and recriminations as Northland Regional Council chair elected
Accusations, claims and counter-claims flew as the complete takeover of Northland Regional Council by a right-leaning five-person majority elected farmer Geoff Crawford as chair.
Tax evasion: Shareholder of three companies failed to pay $150k
A man in control of the finances of three companies has admitted not paying almost $150,000 of their employees' tax contributions.
Real-time updates launched for Northland beach water quality
Northlanders keen to cool off this summer can now get real-time quality updates before they hit the water.
Brynderwyns State Highway 1 closure announcement again delayed
National transport agency Waka Kotahi has deferred a decision about when to close State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyns for urgent repairs.
Appeal for return of Māori Battalion's stolen taonga heard
A precious taonga stolen from a museum dedicated to the memory of the legendary 28th Māori Battalion has been recovered.
Police hunting 'wannabe' gang member who beat up the wrong guy
An Auckland holidaymaker is recovering from a serious assault after being mistaken for someone else at a Kaitāia supermarket.
The Barber Shop Sessions | Episode 3: John
John puts a contemporary spin on one of the North's most treasured waiata, before performing his original lament, Kairangi, in memory of his late brother. Video
Pōhutukawa that predated Europeans' arrival topples into the sea
A small coastal town in the Bay of Islands is mourning the loss of a much-loved member of the community.
First wahine Māori chair of a regional council resigns
Tui Shortland has quit suddenly as chair of the Northland Regional Council.