Northland
Homicide investigation launched after death at Whangārei property
Police arrested a 53-year-old at the address, who was known to the victim.
Nine kiwi killed in the Bay of Islands
RNZ understands complaints have been lodged with the Far North District Council about roaming dogs in the Wharengaere Bay area since mid-2024.
Whangārei hāpu fear landowners will cut down ancient Puriri trees on Onoke Pā
Ngāti Kahu o Torongare have been in and out of court for the last 30 years to protect Onoke Pā.
Four homes evacuated due to Brynderwyn blaze that's now under control
Fire and Emergency says four homes had to be evacuated during a fire next to State Highway 1 in Northland's Brynderwyn Hills on Friday afternoon.
Essential water use only as Northland drought conditions worsen
Under level 4 restrictions introduced this week in Dargaville, town supply water may be used only for drinking, cooking, washing clothes and showering.
'Magnificent taonga': Joy as endangered turtles return to wild
The release also marked the start of New Zealand's biggest turtle-tracking study to date.
Whangārei considers cost of refusing fluoridation
Whangārei councillors will meet behind closed doors today to discuss the legal ramifications of refusing to fluoridate the city's water.
Government looking for partner to build and run Northland Expressway
Registrations of interest will open this week for the four-lane Road of National Significance between Warkworth and Whangārei.
Whangārei District Council to hold sudden closed-door fluoridation meeting
Whangārei is the only district council in New Zealand refusing to fluoridate among 14 nationwide.
One killed in Far North crash
The single-vehicle accident happened on State Highway 10, Waipapa, at about 9.40pm on Friday.
Battle against latest Northland fire to continue from Saturday morning
The fire started about 12.30pm on Friday and quickly spread over 10 hectares of scrub.
Another fire flares up in Northland, despite ban
Far North firefighters are battling another major fire, this time in grass and scrub south of Kaikohe.
Drought declared in more regions as government offers assistance
The government has pledged financial support for farmers and growers affected by the dry conditions.
Rock-throwing forces Whangārei bus to avoid route
The incident was damaging buses and putting drivers and passengers in danger.
'Filth ecological disaster': anti-sand mining petition makes it to parliament.
A petition of 14,000 signatures in opposition to sand mining at Te Ākau Bream Bay has been handed to Greens MP Hūhana Lyndon.
Horse manure bylaw: 'Here in Hokianga, it's like liquid gold'
Northland horse riders are kicking up a stink over a proposed new rule that would mean they would have to pick up their horse's poo.
Taste-testing a wallaby quesadilla
In past years, possum pâté, goat pies and wasp larvae ice cream have been on offer at Northland's Field Days.
Sand mining 14,000-signature protest petition to be given to Parliament
A 14,000-signature petition against a proposed fast-tracked sand mining operation off Northland's Bream Bay is due to be handed over at Parliament on Wednesday. Audio
Residents return, clean-up begins after Waipoua Forest fire
A major clean-up is underway at Northland's Waipoua Settlement as residents return after last week's ferocious forest fire.
Around the motu: Peter de Graaf in Northland
The 'world's worst marine pest' continues its spread, the government has responded with a $6 million boost in funding. Audio
