Northland
Kaikohe man's charge upgraded to manslaughter
A Kaikohe man is now facing a manslaughter charge over the death of another man in the Northland town.
Campaign aims to stop 'period poverty'
A community-led campaign in Northland wants to lift women out of 'period poverty', one cup at a time.
Northland takes the lead to lift women out of "period poverty"
Many families in small rural communities can't afford to buy sanitary items, like pads and tampons, so there's a campaign in Northland to encourage women to switch to reusable silicone menstrual cups.
…Council says plans are in place for Wright Road
Chief executive of the Whangarei District Council, Rob Forlong. Audio
Resident urges council to act on logging road
Alex Wright has fought the Whangarei District Council for years to get them to seal a dusty road outside her house. She talks to Alex Perrotet and says the council is ignoring pleas from its… Audio
Concerns for missing British backpacker
A British backpacker missing in Northland since last night has been found safe, say police.
Two dead after small plane crashes in Northland
The Civil Aviation Authority is launching an investigation into a microlight crash in Northland that has left two people dead.
Fireworks launched at horse during New Year celebrations
Firefighters say they're disappointed by people behaving stupidly with fireworks overnight - including one case where people were launching them at a horse.
One dead, one injured in Northland crash
A fatal crash in Northland this morning brings the holiday road toll to nine.
Dry conditions: 'I am nervous for farmers'
Drought-stricken farmers in the North Island are looking for help to get through the summer.
Roads Run Through Us: 3
John Bluck explores the ways of the road in this third of a series about the place roads have in New Zealand's history, consciousness and identity. Audio
Roads Run Through Us: 2
John Bluck explores the ways of the road in this second of a series about the place roads have in New Zealand history, consciousness and identity. Audio
Roads Run Through Us: 1
John Bluck explores the ways of the road in this first of a series about the place roads have in New Zealand history, consciousness and identity. Audio
Fatal car crash in Northland, SH14 closed
One person has died after a single-car crash in Northland.
Landowner refuses to reveal responsibility for pipeline rupture
An environmental group wants authorities to name and shame the digger who damaged an aviation fuel pipeline.
French man accused of smuggling $10m of cocaine on cruise ship
A French national allegedly tried to smuggle 24 kilograms of cocaine into New Zealand on a cruise ship.
Man electrocuted while cutting power to stereo
A man who tried to stop loud noise from a stereo at a Northland camping ground was electrocuted when he cut through a power cord, a coroner has found.
Northland camping ground bans paddling pools
A popular Northland camping ground has banned paddling pools.
Northland group loses court bid over swamp kauri
A small Northland conservation group has lost its final court battle over the export of swamp kauri.
Northland residents urged to conserve water
Northland locals are being warned to conserve water, as the heat goes on across the region.
