Northland
Missing man's car found submerged in Tairua River
A police search for the owner of a car found submerged in the Tairua River is to resume at 7am today.
Northland 'gutted' to lose transport funding to Auckland
Northland people are gutted the government has announced a $28 billion spend on transport in Auckland just a week after dumping plans for a major roading upgrade in their region. The previous… Audio
Three people injured after crash near Whangārei
Two people have been critically injured after a crash near Whangārei this morning.
Northland fisherman still missing after nearly a week
An extensive aerial search has been unable to find a fisherman who went missing from Karikari peninsula last Thursday.
Boat found in search for missing fisherman
An inflatable boat belonging to a fisherman who has been missing off the Northland coast since Thursday has been found.
Whangarei pool inspections after failed saftey checks
Whangarei's council is planning to inspect every swimming pool in town after an audit indicated many might fail safety standards. Council staff found 10 out of 11 Whangarei pools they checked had… Audio
Truckies say four lanes urgently needed on Northland highway
Road transport operators are echoing the disappointment of Northland councils that the government has scrapped plans to rebuild the road to Auckland.
Pork-barrel taunts returned by Northland road advocates
Northland people campaigning for a safe road to Auckland are furious the government has scrapped a plan to build a four-lane divided expressway between the regions. Audio
Barbara Bush in 'failing health'
Barbara Bush, the wife of former US President George H.W. Bush, is in "failing health" and has decided to no longer seek medical treatment.
Peat mining consent granted despite DOC concerns
Northland Regional Council has approved plans by Resin and Wax Holdings to dig up part of the Kaimaumau wetland, but conservationists fear it'll do irreparable harm to the environment. Audio
Ancient Māori artefacts to return home after a decade
A collection of ancient Māori gardening tools will be returned to three marae in Northland after they were dug up by a local farmer a decade ago.
Junk dumped at hospice
People are dumping junk on the doorsteps of charity shops in Whangarei. We talk to Karen Sandoy of the North Haven Hospice. Audio
Hapu celebrate Govt buyout of water bottler Zodiac Holdings
After years of fighting for some control of the aquifer that feeds their springs, the Māori guardians of Poroti Springs are applauding the government buy-out of a water bottling company. Video, Audio
Let us grow our own cannabis - Otamatea Grey Power
Otamatea Grey Power representative Beverly Aldridge says it's "elderly abuse" to deny the elderly the ability to grow their own cannabis to treat ailments and relieve pain. She spoke to John Campbell.
…Company at centre of Porotī water dispute sells to Crown
An Auckland bottling company involved in the debate over Māori water rights at Whangarei's Porotī Springs has sold up to the Crown.
American visitor, 21, denies causing fatal crash
American tourist Reiss Berger has been allowed to leave the country with orders to return, despite police opposition to bail. Lois Williams has the latest. Video, Audio
The Northland mayors - their case to the transport minister
Richard Harman from Politik talks to The Panel about the latest in the RNZ and Clare Curran saga as well as four Northland mayors who are pushing the idea of a four lane highway from Whangarei to… Audio
Jobs saved as plans to close Kaikohe Warehouse shelved
The Warehouse has backtracked on plans to close its Kaikohe store in Northland at the end of June, saving 33 permanent jobs.
Regional Council says govt road plans a setback for the North
Northland roading advocates say the government's policy statement on land transport has dealt a blow to regional hopes of a safe road to Auckland.
Kūmara growers make haste while the sun shines
A hot sunny Easter in Northland has brought a reprieve for kūmara growers trying to get crops in after the wet summer.
