Northland
Waitangi: Everyone 'singing from the same songsheet'
The Prime Minister is half-way through her extended stay in Waitangi and will this morning be formally welcomed at Te Whare Rūnanga Marae on the treaty grounds. Audio
He Korowai Trust's mission to make a difference
He Korowai Trust in Kaitaia established Whare Ora, a rent-to-own housing scheme that has benefited a dozen families, and this year will launch a Māori Trade Training Academy. Te Ahi Kaa has a kōrero… Audio
Kelvin Davis honoured by korowai
It was meant to be a secret celebration but thanks to Facebook, Kelvin Davis soon found out there was a surprise waiting for him today at Kāretu.
Northland poplars not so popular now
Poplar trees planted decades ago to protect waterways in Northland are now doing the opposite.
Crown's presence at Heke flagpole ceremony makes history
Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy is the guest of honour this morning at a ceremony commemorating the 160th anniversary of the replacement of the flag Hōne Heke had repeatedly chopped down.
Beaches - and lifeguards - busier than ever
There has been a 170 percent increase in the number of rescues in the Northern region compared to summer last year. Sally Murphy talks to lifeguards and beach-goers. Video, Audio
Ngāti Hine: a whānau approach to promote change
Te Ahi Kaa visits Northland's largest Māori organisation for an insight into how its workers are tackling social and health problems in the region. Audio
Whangarei youth welcome Govt focus on regional unemployment
Northland reporter Lois Williams called in at the city's Youth Space today to ask teenagers their opinion of the $13 million He Poutama Rangatahi project. Audio
Northland course to stop unless new students enrol
Northland's only tertiary arts course must be saved, the region's economic development leader says.
Northland's only tertiary art course may be scrapped
The region's polytech has warned it will end the programme unless there's an increase in student numbers, and with only days to go until this year's start date, it's ten students short. Audio
Fleeing driver rams police car, officer injured
A police officer has been injured after a fleeing driver rammed a patrol car in the Far North this afternoon.
Northland mayors urge govt to continue with SH1 upgrade
Northland council leaders are urging the government not to shelve plans for a four-lane highway from Whangarei to Warkworth.
Ratana marks beginning of political year
Politicians will arrive at Ratana Pa near Whanganui tomorrow to celebrate the birthday of T W Ratana, the faith leader and prophet. Mihingarangi Forbes talks to John Campbell from Ratana. Audio
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.
