Northland
Power plant contract goes to Icelandic company
The Far North power company Top Energy has let the contracts for the expansion of its Ngawha geothermal power plant.
NorthTec students allowed to finish courses slated for axing
NorthTec students whose courses were about to be axed are celebrating, after a backdown by managers.
John Cranna: taking the Creative Hub to Kaitaia
It's hard for some parts of the country to cut a break. Northland, for example, is usually in the news because of stories about poverty, ill health, violence and most recently kauri dieback. But… Audio
Plea for Far North to conserve water
Kerikeri and Kaitaia residents must save water as treatment plants in both towns struggle to cope with unusually high water use.
Parenting programme a success in Northland
A culturally adapted programme is helping Māori families in Northland, a study shows.
Owners ignoring 'no dogs' signs on Northland beaches
Pet owners are ignoring 'No Dogs' signs in Northland, and it doesn't take much for a mutt to get wind of a kiwi bird, says predator control operator Jarrid Plows of Whale Bay. Audio, Gallery
Kaikohe residents say 'Work for the Dole' won't work
The Northland community was singled out by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones, who is pushing a proposal for a work for the dole scheme, citing the need to get people off the couch. Audio
Mothers, children put up in 'filthy' Far North motel
Young families facing homelessness in Northland say Work and Income is paying for them to stay at a local motel that should not be operating, let alone housing children. Video, Audio
'Mo-hell' - WINZ paying for families to stay at motel from hell
It's been dubbed the Awanui 'mo-hell', and Work and Income is paying for homeless families to stay there. Some say it shouldn't be operating, let alone housing kids. Video, Audio
Podcast: The Battle of Ruapekapeka
This moment in New Zealand's history was inconclusive in 1845 and is little-known today. Shannon Haunui-Thompson looks at what led to the battle, the famous trench warfare, and its legacy today. Audio
High levels of meth found in Whangarei wastewater
Drug users in Whangarei are estimating to be using nearly four times the amount of methamphetamine compared to those in Christchurch. Audio
High levels of P found in Whangarei wastewater
Testing of methamphetamine levels in Whangarei's wastewater suggest its residents use more than two and a half times the amount Auckland uses.
Pokies have no place here, GP says
Checkpoint - Pokies have no place in areas with high levels of poverty and social problems, a Northland GP says. Audio
Govt needs to ban pokies in poor areas - Lance O'Sullivan
Doctor Lance O'Sullivan, who was named New Zealander of the Year in 2014, says pokie machines are one preventable cause of poverty in his Northland community, and is calling for them to be banned. Video, Audio
Take Two
After a frustrating injury break, Bruce Hopkins is back on the trail once more, beginning again from where he was forced to stop. Audio
Northport denies grab for Auckland business
The port company says a proposal to double the length of its wharf isn't a play for business from its Auckland counterpart.
Car crash kills pedestrian
A car crashed into three pedestrians the Far North, killing one person.
Blue and Fortunate Water
While he recovers from injury, Bruce recalls a conversation with Te Araroa founder Geoff Chapple. Audio
Ngāti Kuri looking to transform Far North Tourism
One of the most iconic Kauri tourist spots in New Zealand has been re-branded by local iwi looking to boost tourism in the Far North.
One dead in Northland glider crash
A person has died in a glider crash near Kaikohe in Northland.
