Northland
'Horrendous' crash kills three in Northland
Three people were killed in a three-car collision on a notoriously dangerous stretch of road south of Whangarei. Inspector Wayne Ewers talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Kaitaia Airport reopens after scrub fire
Fire fighters have brought a large scrub fire in Kaitaia under control and the local airport has now reopened.
Board shouldn't have had mandate - Waitangi Tribunal
The Government has been criticised once again for negotiating with a Maori body that did not have the backing of one of the hapu it claimed to represent. Mihingarangi Forbes reports. Audio
Northland has just one Maori face at the council table
Two Northland councils, which are 100 per cent pakeha, have voted once again against creating Maori seats. Audio
Two more councils vote against Māori wards
Two Northland councils have again rejected the option of Māori wards, though neither has any Māori councillors.
Four Forests in Four Days
Dreaming of ginger beer and ice cream, Bruce climbs the high hills of the Northland forests to get back to his old home in the Bay of Islands. Produced by Bruce Hopkins and Justin Gregory. Audio
Ian Taylor: why we should all learn about the NZ Wars
Ian Taylor is one of this country's great inventors and runs a world-leading graphics company, Animation Research Limited. Its offshoot Virtual Eye brings to life sports such as cricket, the America's… Video, Audio
Body found on Waihi farmland
Search and rescue personnel have found a body while searching farmland in Waihi this morning.
Treaty Minister prepares to tackle stand-off
Minister for Treaty Negotiations Andrew Little is open to all proposals on how the Ngāpuhi claims might be settled, he says. Audio
New Treaty Minister prepares to tackle Ngapuhi stand-off
Ngapuhi believe the changing of the guard at the Beehive will end what they see as stubborn government support of the Ngapuhi mandated authority Tuhoronuku. Audio
Northland's rail network to get $800 million upgrade
The government will prioritise the revival of Northland's rail network at a cost of up to $800 million, the Minister for Regional Economic Development says. Audio
Water row: 'We are going to exercise our rights'
The Māori owners of Porotī Springs in Northland have run out patience in the battle for control of their water.
Bringing the New Zealand Wars to life
Theatre and screen director, Simon Bennett had the task of bringing the oral Stories of Ruapekapeka to life. His reconstructions of life during the wars form an important part of the documentary… Audio
Poroti springs owners lose patience in water battle
The Maori owners of Poroti springs near Whangarei have run out patience in the battle for control of their water. They've announced plans to dam the springs to restore water levels and boost eel… Audio
NZ Wars: The Stories of Ruapekapeka
NZ Wars: The Stories of Ruapekapeka - Watch the full documentary on one of Northland's most infamous armed conflicts, hosted by RNZ Māori Issues Correspondent Mihingarangi Forbes.
Meth haul 'leader' sentenced to 24 years
An Australian man who helped import more than half a tonne of methamphetamine into New Zealand has been sentenced.
Te Warahi Hetaraka: Extended Interview
Te Warahi Hetaraka talks about his ancestral links to the warriors at the battle of Ruapekapeka, stories from the battle, exchanges between the British and northern Māori at the time, and artifacts… Video
Wood processors welcome govt's forestry plans
Northland timber millers are praising the new government's plans to invest in forestry.
NZ WARS - The Stories of Ruapekapeka
Watch the full documentary of NZ Wars: The Stories of Ruapekapeka. Video
NZ Wars Animation: British Route to Ruapekapeka
Look into how the British got to Ruapekapeka on foot. Video
