Northland
Homicide investigation after Kaikohe fatal shooting
A homicide investigation is under way after a shooting in Kaikohe. A man died on the way to hospital.
Northland drought: Iwi to divert farm water to support town supply
Northland iwi Te Rarawa and Ngāi Takoto are on stand-by to supply water to drought-stricken towns, including Kaikohe and Kaitaia.
Trucking boss says NZTA crackdown fuelled by a vendetta
Northland's biggest trucking operator has accused the Transport Agency of letting an employee wage a personal vendetta against him that's cost him millions of dollars.
Whangarei water restrictions as dam levels drop to 60 percent
Water restrictions are set to come into effect in Northland as people are told to reduce water use wherever possible.
Far North scrambling for water supplies as rain fails to reach areas
The Far North District Council is trying to get short-term water supplies for household use available for residents.
School water theft 'devastating' for Northland community - principal
In the midst of a drought in Northland, thieves have stolen about 40,000 litres of water from a small school's tanks. Audio
Mulling over keeping the mullet - or not
It's world famous in New Zealand, but its fate hangs in the balance as All Black, Jack Goodhue, lets the public decide whether to shave or save his mullet. Audio
Rain on the way, but not the way it's needed
Forecast rain over the next 48 hours is unlikely to break the drought in Northland but could cause further headaches for Westland.
Drought continues to cause concern
Associate Professor Anthony Fowler joins The Panel to talk about the increasing drought in the north, and concerns about water supply Audio
Far North locals feel let down during drought
Kaikohe residents say the Far North District Council was underprepared and slow to respond to the drought, but the mayor says council is working hard on solutions. Audio
Weather: Kaikohe suffering under severe water restrictions
The small Far North town of Kaikohe is now facing its second week of level four water restrictions, and with no rain in sight - things are set to stay that way.
It's devastating for the small town… Video, Audio
Water tankers brought in to supply Ngawha Prison
The Far North District Council is trucking in water from Auckland to supply Ngawha Prison in Kaikohe.
Six rescued in Northland after waka ama broke apart
Six people have been pulled from the water after their waka ama broke into pieces off the Northland coast today.
Whangārei restricts water use amid drought to help Far North, Kaipara
Whangārei residents are being urged to use less water to prevent restrictions from coming into force for at least a few weeks.
Businesses address Northland drought
Kaikohe businesses have rallied to address the drought in Northland, with a meeting held earlier this week. Audio
Whananaki North baches 'an important part of NZ's history'
More than a century's heritage is continuing after Whananaki North's iconic foreshore baches recently gained another 10-year 'licence to occupy' extension. Video
How to help kiwi during hot, dry weather
The dry weather in Northland is causing kiwi strife. It's making it harder for kiwi chicks to find food, as insects burrow deeper in when it's that dry, and means kiwi are wandering further in search… Audio
Some weather events 'impossible to plan for' - Agriculture Minister
Damien O'Connor is confident Northland farmers and growers will survive a record-breaking drought. Audio
Northland drought conditions classified 'adverse event'
The drought conditions in Northland have been classified as an "adverse event" for the primary sector, meaning government funding can be accessed to help out farmers.
Whangarei facing water use cuts
Whangarei's almost 100,000 residents will likely soon need to cut their water use as the district moves to help desperate water-shortage-hit Far North and Kaipara communities.
