Northland
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.
'About time' in Whangarei
There's about to be a new tourists attraction in Whangarei, a life-sized running ball clock. The sculpture has been created by the About Time committee of locals, to entice people to visit the town's… Audio
Optimism grows over Ngāpuhi Treaty settlement
Ngāpuhi hapū say the latest meetings with Treaty Negotiations Minster Andrew Little have marked a watershed in the iwi's stalled Treaty settlement.
Pilot halves court time for sexual violence cases
A pilot programme to speed up justice for victims of sexual violence has found case times have been halved, in just one year of the two year programme. That means reducing delay and uncertainty for… Audio
Don Brash invited to play after objecting to use of Te Reo
The director of a play about Māori trying to adapt to Pākehā culture says he's delighted Don Brash has agreed to drive from Auckland to Whāngārei tonight to see it. Audio
Housing 'halo' effect shines a light on new hotspot
A Far North town accustomed to being in the economic doldrums is now experiencing the unfamiliar phenomenon of growth, thanks to the 'halo' effect of the Auckland housing market.
Whangarei Hospital blood bank's accreditation suspended
The regulator, IANZ, withdrew its approval because the hospital does not have enough qualified staff to keep the lab running around the clock.
Senior police officer charged with sexual assault
A senior police officer in Northland is facing criminal charges after sexual assault complaints.
