Northland
Northland rain welcome, but not a drought-breaker
Farmers and growers in parts of Northland are welcoming the first significant rain in the region for months.
Arrest in Whakatane berry farm shooting
A man has been arrested over the shooting at a cafe in Whakatane.
Govt drought package falls short, farmer says
A Northland dairy farmer says a government support package will do little to help those struggling in the drought-stricken region.
Venue change for Waitangi Day ceremonies considered
A media ban at Waitangi's Te Tii marae was "juvenile" and "silly" and showed how out of touch its trustees were, said New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. Audio
Overwhelming response to new Waitangi museum
It's just over a year since a new museum on the Waitangi treaty grounds opened its doors and since then about 122 thousand people have visited. Audio
Paula Bennett represents govt at Waitangi
Back to Waitangi now where the deputy Prime Minister, Paula Bennett, has represented the government at the dawn service on the treaty grounds. Audio
Women on waka - Jolene Busby's story
One of the most stirring sights of Waitangi Day is the great fleet of waka that gathers each year at Te Tii. Audio
Girl power on waka at Waitangi
This year a number of the waka that gathered at Waitangi were crewed by women. While women don't crew waka taua or war canoes - they've traditionally paddled waka tete, or fishing canoes. Audio
Meth use is focus of hikoi to Waitangi
The scourge of methamphetamine use through out the country and in particularly the far north is the focus on this year's annual hikoi to Waitangi. Audio
Te Tii Marae trustees have been criticised
Te Tii Marae trustees have been criticised for how they've handled commemorations at the marae this year. Audio
Jane Patterson joins us live from Waitangi
Jane Patterson joins us live from Waitangi. Audio
Te Tii Marae playing host to politicans under question
The future of Te Tii Marae playing host to politicans the day before Waitangi is under question, with political leaders challenging the way marae organisers have handled the event. Audio
Northland power returns after fire
About 30,000 Northland properties lost power this afternoon, after electricity transmission lines were shut down due to a large scrub fire south of Whangarei.
Media ban source of controversy as MPs arrive at Te Tii Marae at Waitangi
NZ First leader Winston Peters has refused to walk onto Te Tii Marae after a representative told him to move while he spoke to media, then threatened to involve police. Video
Tackling the hard stuff on stage
A devised theatre show called deVine has taken as its subject the tensions around a family dealing and not dealing with mental health issues.
RECollective Theatre Company wants to tackle this issue… Audio
Rodeos - Should They Stay or Go?
A cruel form of entertainment, or a community event showcasing farming skills? Reporter Paloma Migone visits some of the country's rodeos to find out how they tick. Video, Audio, Gallery
Northland drought 'right up there'
Northland farmers facing big losses are counting on a bit more support now that drought has been declared.
Snap, Crackle and Pop - farming in the dry north
Roger Ludbrook says the dry is biting in Northland. Audio
Snap, Crackle and Pop - farming in the dry north
Roger Ludbrook says the dry is biting in Northland.
AudioDrought declared in Northland
Northland farmers say the government's drought declaration for the region comes as a relief. Audio
