Northland
Fake history makes front-page ‘news’
A story that filled the front page of the Northern Advocate last weekend cast doubt on the basis of New Zealand’s entire modern history. But Mediawatch reckons we don't need to rewrite our history…
AudioInsight: Meth - the Human Cost of a Hit
The rise in methamphetamine use in New Zealand is breaking up families, piling the pressure on schools, mental health workers, police and rehabilitation clinics. RNZs Northland reporter, Lois Williams… Audio
Crowdfunding campaign saves native forest
The public has helped save an area of native forest in Northland after a crowdfunding campaign raised more than $160,000.
Gas station ordered to pay $28k for underpaying workers
A Northland petrol station has been fined $14,000 and ordered to pay another $14,500 to four workers it underpaid.
Fourth arrest over Northland ambulance station death
A fourth person has been arrested over the death of a Tribesman gang member in Whangarei in October.
Christchuch members push for Ngāpuhi decision
Ngāpuhi claimants living in Christchurch are threatening to pull their support for the iwi's mandated authority, Tūhoronuku.
Man trapped under Northland tree dies
A person has died after being trapped under a tree in Northland.
One dead, one injured in Northland crash
The impact of the crash threw two men from the ute of their cab.
Myrtle rust: New rules for 50 plant nurseries across NZ
Up to 50 plant nurseries must follow new hygiene rules as the government tries to contain the spread of a deadly disease for pōhutukawa, feijoa and rata.
Police apologise for acting too slowly before mother stabbed by son
Police have apologised to a woman for acting too slowly after she called emergency services twice for help, before being stabbed by her mentally ill son.
Paihia to get its first ever traffic lights
The small Bay of islands town of Paihia is about to get its first ever set of traffic lights, and some locals are not happy. Audio
Woman called police twice before being stabbed
Police failed to act quickly enough to help a woman who was stabbed by her mentally ill son, despite her repeatedly calling 111, the Independent Police Conduct Authoritiy says.
MPI tests another Northland property for myrtle rust
The Ministry for Primary Industries is sampling and testing another property in Northland after suspicions it might have myrtle rust.
Myrtle rust confirmed in Kerikeri garden - MPI
Test results confirm a fungus threatening native trees and fruit crops has spread to a second site in Northland, the Ministry for Primary Industries says.
Family Fruit
Kiwifruit and avocados grow particularly well in Northland. Now the Malley family of Maungatapere is adding raspberries, blackberries and figs to the mix. Audio, Gallery
Family Fruit
Kiwifruit and avocados grow particularly well in Northland. Now the Malley family of Maungatapere is adding raspberries, blackberries and figs to the mix.
AudioMyrtle rust 'incredibly difficult to actually eradicate'
The discovery of myrtle rust in Northland is being described as devastating, with the potential to damage New Zealand's native trees and economic position. Video
'Tasman Tempest' caused $42m in damage
Insurance costs from the storm in March, which dumped a month's worth of rain on Auckland and Coromandel in just 24 hours, have hit $42 million. Video
Possible media downsizing threatens democracy - mayors
Threatened provincial newspapers are being defended as 'vital' by community leaders, who say they are essential for democracy.
Government rejects call to ban smoking in cars
The government has rejected a recommendation by its own health select committee and health officials to ban smoking in cars where children aged under 18 are passengers. Audio
