Northland

A Whangārei based hāpu are going back to court for the latest in a legal saga spanning 30 years. Audio

Northland's largest wetland has suffered significant damage to an area the size of 54 rugby fields after a landowner allowed livestock to enter, sprayed pesticides and illegally installed drains.

Development opportunities to boost Te Tai Tokerau's economy are being put forward to the government.

Waka hit the water at the Treaty Grounds, while the PM was welcomed onto Ōnuku Marae in Akaroa and the Waitangi Hikoi made themselves known.

A pedestrian has died after a crash in Northland, south of the Bay of Islands, police say.

While Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi's tangihanga and the Prime Minister's absence contributed, there was also a snubbing by some.

The teenage girls were swept away after jumping off Waitangi Wharf - another few minutes and it could have been a different result, police say.

Waitangi Day is the biggest day of the year on the ground in Northland - but it's also the region's busiest time in the sky.

Free car parks have been set up in Haruru, near Paihia, for people to make use of the free shuttle buses.

The 31-year-old man has been remanded in custody and was due back in court on 19 February.

It may be the final nail in the coffin of a a project that's sharply divided the small community for nearly five years.

Police say a truck rolled earlier, blocking lanes in both directions near Topuni.

A dawn ceremony was hosted by mana whenua Ngāti Rāhiri and Ngāti Kawa who welcomed iwi leaders, politicians and the masses. Audio

As the country discusses the concept of kotahitanga (unity), marae and whānau across Te Tai Tokerau have demonstrated what true unity can achieve.

An investigation has been underway since a member of the public found his body in a creek in Northland.

The man was found in a creek near Whangārei, with his motorbike parked nearby.

The twister would have killed people if it had struck during the day instead of 3am, Mark Mitchell says.

In emails, chief medical officer urged Health NZ head to make the call: "There comes a point where we have to recognise that we have reached the limit of our actions."

DOC is considering revising trap standards after the bird's bill was caught and it was killed.