Northland
$7m infrastructure upgrade for Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands airport and three wharves in the region are in line for a $7 million upgrade.
Fisherman named, man fishing with him still missing
A fisherman found in the water of a bay north of Waihi Beach yesterday has been named.
Live: Cyclone Hola brings gales, some flights cancelled
Cyclone Hola could disrupt some flights this afternoon as heavy rain and severe gales is expected in the north. Follow our live blog for all the latest updates.
Warning for Far North as Cyclone Hola nears
Far North residents are being reminded to take precautions ahead of Cyclone Hola, which is due to hit the region overnight.
Shannon Haunui-Thompson on NZ Wars commemorations
For the first time there have been official services and events held to mark historical Maori conflict and NZ land wars. Te Mana Korihi Editor Shannon Haunui-Thompson talks tbout the commemorations. Audio
Two people killed in Far North crash
Two people have been killed in a two-car crash on State Highway 10 just north of Kaeo in the Far North.
Algal bloom overruns another Far North lake
Another lake in the Far North has succumbed to algal bloom, with health warning signs going up at Lake Waiparera, north of Kaitaia.
Whangārei harbour dredging plan draws fire
Māori, conservationists and fishing interests are sounding the alarm over plans to dredge the entrance to Whangārei Harbour.
Governor-General urges young to learn Te Reo Maori
Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy has been introduced to life in the Far North this week on her first official visit to Kaitaia. Over three days, she's been welcomed by school children, held a… Audio
Kāpehu Marae fights Tegel's mega chicken farm plan
A Northland marae just five metres away from a site on which Tegel plans to build New Zealand's biggest chicken farm says the plans will cause them 'immeasurable and excruciating trauma and pain.'… Audio
Opposition building against mega chicken farm plan
More than 70 people attended a public meeting last night over plans to build New Zealand's biggest chicken farm.
44-year-old arrested after AOS callout in Ahipara
A man has been arrested in connection with an AOS callout in the Far North town of Ahipara where shots were fired at a local house.
New mayor promises fresh start for Kaipara
The new mayor of Kaipara is promising to make good on his election promise of a fresh start for the debt-ridden district.
Massive slip could close tourist route for over a month
It could be more than a month before the main tourist route to the Bay of Islands reopens for traffic.
Northland Council defends its actions over algal bloom
Northland DHB is waiting to see if tests show an algal bloom in Lake Ōmāpere is toxic, before putting out any health warnings.
Northland police search for shooting suspect
Northland police are still searching for a man who's wanted in connection with a gun fired in Ahipara yesterday.
Black Sheep's Back (Alright!)
Black Sheep season three is nearly upon us! But first we want to give you a heads up about a special live show which we'd love to see you at. Audio
Anger over lack of warning for algal bloom
The Northland Regional Council knew a toxic algal bloom was likely at a Far North lake and failed to warn the community, a local farmer says.
Lockdown lifted -search goes on for shooter
The hunt continues for a man who fired shots into a house in the Far North township of Ahipara this morning, but children at the local primary school and a pre-school have been allowed to go home. Audio
Govt urged to confirm Northland's SH1 upgrade
Northland needs certainty about the future of State Highway 1 to Auckland, a community leader says.
