Northland
Whangarei residents fear retribution if they speak out on gangs
Police have moved to reassure Whangarei residents that a shooting in the suburb of Kamo last night was not a random act of violence - but linked to gang members. Video, Audio
Maize crops 'worst in 30 years'
Farmers in drought-hit Northland battling with a shortage of stock feed are also experiencing the worst maize harvest in 30 years.
'Drop the stigma'
Northland's Janet Balcombe is the author of The Wild Side, a novel based on her battle to overcome meth addiction. She says unless we drop the stigma substance abuse will never go away. She now lives… Audio
Whangarei's Hundertwasser gallery close to a done deal
The Northland Regional Council will contribute $1.5 million to a Hundertwasser art gallery - making it almost certain the building will go ahead.
Council grant makes Hundertwasser nearly a done deal
Northland Regional Council has fronted $1.5 million towards the building of a Hundertwasser art gallery in Whangarei, but the project isn't a done deal just yet. Audio
Meth use big factor in psychosis admissions
Half of the young men admitted to Whangarei hospital's mental health unit are methamphetamine users, a psychiatrist says.
Meth involved in 50% of psychosis in young Northland men
A Northland psychiatrist says methamphetamine is taking a growing toll on mental health in the region. Dr Murray Patton says the drug's now a factor in 50 percent of psychosis admissions involving… Audio
Mana-Maori deal is a vote to National, Labour's Kelvin Davis says
A deal between Mana and Maori parties means a vote for either party is a vote for National, Labour MP Kelvin Davis says. Audio
Plea to move Waitangi Day pōwhiri for Crown
Elders of the Waitangi marae have asked for a meeting with the trust that runs the Treaty grounds, to look at moving the Waitangi Day pōwhiri for the Crown.
Baby kiwi, kereru and moreporks dying in Northland drought
Whangarei's Native Bird Recovery Centre is being kept busy looking after kiwi and kereru chicks who've fallen victim of the drought gripping the area. Audio
Northland farmers welcome wet weather
Continuous rain is going a long way to help drought stricken farmers in Northland the local Rural Support Trust says.
This little piggie went to see the council in Whangarei...
Whangarei Councillor Jayne Golightly brought her pet piglet to a council meeting. Or did she? Video, Audio
Summer soaking: more downpours on the way
Heavy rain has caused a big slip on a Northland road and downpours are on the way for other parts of the North Island and the Kaikoura coast.
Police let unruly driver go after taiaha brandished
Kaitaia police have been criticised for backing down when an errant driver defied them and claimed immunity under Māori sovereignty.
New funding to seal dusty roads in Northland
Relief is in sight for people living on one of Northland's dustiest logging routes.
Māori weavers to make use of dead kiwi
Dead kiwi are being unloaded from Department of Conservation freezers in Northland, for hapu who want to use the feathers.
Hapū leader calls for input on new Porotī lake
The public must have a say in the future of a farmer's illegal dam and lake near Porotī Springs, say the Māori leaders who own the springs.
WINZ pays nearly $40k for family to live in motel
A Whangarei family has been living in a motel for more than six months, costing the government nearly $40,000, because they can't secure a private or state home. Zac Fleming reports. Video, Audio
Whangarei man fined for fishing in marine reserve
A Northland man has been fined $800 for fishing in a marine reserve in Whangarei harbour.
Man charged with murder of Northland gang member
Police have charged a man with the murder of Northland Tribesman gang member Kimble Moore.
