Northland
Big River FM turns 20
Big River FM hit the airwaves in the Northland town of Dargaville on Valentine's Day 1997. Today, thanks to the determination of passionate volunteers, the radio station is stronger than ever. Audio
Big River FM turns 20
Big River FM hit the airwaves in the Northland town of Dargaville on Valentine's Day 1997. Today, thanks to the determination of passionate volunteers, the radio station is stronger than ever.
AudioStalemate likely until Ngāpuhi say 'enough is enough' - Finlayson
Not even Pope Francis would be able to help the Ngāpuhi settlement, which has been hit by internal disputes, Treaty Minister Chris Finlayson says.
Crown steps back from Ngāpuhi treaty settlement
One of the groups trying to unite New Zealand's biggest iwi so it can pursue treaty talks says it's disappointing the government is walking away from the process.
Talks between govt and Ngāpuhi break down - iwi
Negotiations between the government and Ngāpuhi appear to have broken down after a meeting between Prime Minister Bill English and iwi leaders.
Whangarei buzzing ahead of Lions match tomorrow
It's been all go at Whangarei's Toll Stadium this week, with work crews installing big screens, temporary grandstands, security fences and media facilities for the teams of journalists arriving, ahead… Audio
Gatland v Gatland in first game of Lions tour in Whangarei
It's going to be Gatland vs Gatland this weekend - after Lions coach Warren Gatland's son was named in the provincial barbarians side taking on the tourists. Video, Audio
Chinese investment offer a win-win, says councillor
A billion dollar investment offer from a Chinese company is nothing to get anxious about, a Far North councillor says.
Northland robbers hit The Warehouse for jewellery, case
Northland police are looking for two men after an armed robbery at The Warehouse store in Dargaville.
Remove GST from tampons and pads, school girls plead
Two students from Whangaparoa College, Rebecca Jacobs and Melanie Wilcock, tell John Campbell why they are taking a petition to Parliament calling for GST to be removed on sanitary products. Video, Audio
Man out to prove Māori not original settlers under investigation
An amateur historian is under investigation for taking human remains in a bid to prove his theory that Māori were not the original settlers.
Iwi queries exclusion from $1bn investment offer
The Far North mayor should have consulted Māori before signing the district up to a billion-dollar investment offer by a Chinese company, a local iwi says.
Northland nursery cleared of myrtle rust
The first property found with the potentially devastating plant disease has been cleared to reopen.
Budget cuts impact migrant and refugee communities
New budget cuts look to negatively impact our new migrant and former-refugee communities.Lynda Chanwai-Earle hosts a panel discussion with three representatives from these communities to get to the… Audio
Budget cuts impact migrant and refugee communities
New budget cuts look to negatively impact our new migrant and former-refugee communities.Lynda Chanwai-Earle hosts a panel discussion with three representatives from these communities to get to the…
AudioPolice name man killed in logging truck crash
Police have released the name of the Northland road worker killed on Friday in a collision with a logging truck.
Aucklanders seeking better life in Northland find more poverty
'Auckland refugees' are heading north in search of cheaper rent, but are finding that rentals are hard to find and rents are going up. That's leading to overcrowding, and the problem of people… Audio
Auckland refugees find they're worse off by fleeing north
One Northland based social service agency says it's dealing with growing numbers of Auckland refugees, who head north in hope but end up homeless and in some cases mentally ill. Our Northland reporter… Audio
Northland proving no refuge from Auckland poverty
Auckland families moving to Northland to escape poverty are finding they're worse off, with high rents and little prospect for jobs, says a leading social service provider.
Aucklanders heading to Northland finding they're worse off
Mental health workers are being run off their feet after Auckland families who moved to Northland to escape poverty found they were worse off. Audio
