Northland
Auckland water shortage: 'I'll keep going until mother nature takes over'
An Orewa local is dishing out water from his own mains supply for his community as the upper North Island continues to suffer from a severe meteorological drought.
Northland to Auckland highway to be country's second urban growth corridor
A multimillion dollar urban growth corridor could soon stretch from Northland to Auckland in the wake of major government infrastructure spending into Northland.
Northland farmers struggling in dry conditions
Northland Federated Farmers president and sheep farmer John Blackwell is calling on the government to declare a drought in his region. Audio
Treatment of Wuhan evacuees 'kind and nice'
New Zealanders who have been evacuated from Wuhan say they are grateful for the help they are receiving from the government and each other.
Call for Northland Māori to co-drive major infrastructure spend
Northland Māori are being urged to step up and play a part in bringing the region's $1 billion central government infrastructure spend to life.
Appeal to conserve water in Northland town
All outdoor water use has been banned in Kaitaia with no significant rain forecast for the next few weeks.
Photos: How the country spent Waitangi Day
From the dawn service to popping manus, take a look at how the day unfolded in pictures.
Whangarei Chamber of Commerce calls for CBD university hub
A new university hub in Whangarei's inner city is being proposed by the Northland Chamber of Commerce.
No NZ First -Labour electoral pact in Northland - Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is ruling out any deal with New Zealand First on the Northland electorate seat this election.
Simon Bridges defends Waitangi speech
The National Party leader is defending himself after heavy criticism following his speech at Waitangi. He doesn't regret what he said. Audio
Winston Peters talks growing up in the north in rare sit-down interview
The taste, smell and feel of poverty was all around the Northland house the politician grew up in. In an interview, the 74-year-old told RNZ about growing up in the far north. Audio
PM at Waitangi - 'There is more mahi to do'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has told iwi, hapū and whānau at the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi that there are signs of change, but there is more mahi to do. Video
Dame Whina Cooper statue unveiled
Hundreds gathered in Panguru this morning to unveil a statue honouring the late Dame Whina Cooper.
$800k boost for conservation efforts in Northland
Predator and weed control and ecosystem restoration efforts in Northland are getting a nearly $800,000 boost from the government.
Winners announced for $30 million of investment in Māori land
New Zealand's first taro plantation, a mountain bike track and expansions to blueberry and macadamia orchards are just some of the winners of $30 million of investment in Māori land.
Northland mayors call for more infrastructure
Northland's mayors are throwing their weight into a new joint campaign to bring more multi-million dollar infrastructure into the region.
Northland farmers already culling stock as dry weather persists
Some farmers in Northland are already culling stock suffering in drought-like conditions, with the hot weather forecast over the weekend. Extreme dry conditions have already hit in parts of Waikato… Audio
Northland water storage projects get PGF funding
The Northland region is to receive almost $13 million through the Provincial Growth Fund to make its water infrastructure more resilient to extreme weather events.
Why prisons should help inmates to be good dads
Insight - Teresa Cowie heads inside prison to find how a focus on fatherhood could be channelled reducing reoffending Audio
Govt buying land for rail to Northport
The government is buying land to build a rail line to Northport and it comes as ministers consider NZ First policy to move the bulk of Auckland's freight operations there.
