Northland
'Heartbreaking': Mentally unwell man killed stepfather after meds changed
Rita Tawhai said her son should have been in a secure facility at the time of his crime.
Māori Queen pledges proceeds of regatta to weather-impacted communities
The chair says the century-old gathering would now be a chance to give some relief to those affected by recent flooding.
Prime Minister rejects opposition claim that government is anti-Treaty
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the government is anti-Treaty and therefore anti-Māori, but the Prime Minister argues iwi leaders have worked to find "common ground".
Watch: Meeting with Māori leaders 'constructive' says Luxon
Government and diplomatic corps representatives are being welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds ahead of Waitangi day.
'Loud and proud': Teens descend on Treaty Grounds
About 60 people, many carrying banners and flags, took part in this morning's leg of a six-day hīkoi through Kerikeri's town centre.
Native Hawaiian delegation travel to Waitangi to stand in solidarity with Māori
The 17-member Indigenous Hawaiian delegation were welcomed to Te Tii Marae on Tuesday, marking the beginning of their engagement alongside Māori communities and leaders.
Tiny township's 'impressive' low petrol prices
More usually linked to surfing and a legendary pub, Mangawhai has now become the country's petrol price hot-spot. Audio
Feline sausage roll thief on the prowl
Bella the cat burglar has been bringing home a surprising midnight feast for her owners. Audio
Te Tii Marae welcomes manuhiri once again
The marae, commonly known as Te Tii, welcomed iwi from around the country in a pre-dawn pōwhiri today.
Facebook Marketplace dispute ends in car chase, gun being pointed
Armed police managed to stop a vehicle using road spikes at Taipā Bridge, Northland.
Decluttering leads to recycling opportunity for Bay of Islands shops
Post-Covid decluttering is a gift that keeps on giving for small community organisations and businesses.
'For all New Zealanders': Celebrations getting underway at Waitangi
It's a packed schedule of festivities at both the upper treaty grounds and the newly refurbished Te Tiriti o Waitangi Marae.
Judge slams Mobil's 'mind-blowing' POS failures in $100,000 theft
More than $100,000 vanished, but only $1800 was proven stolen, after investigators could not even prove he was rostered on at the time the rest went missing.
Death and extreme weather test media, NBR copyright crusade
The death and devastation in the north was sparked by weather which was extreme - but no longer unexpected. While media mapped out how it happened and lapses in the response, they copped criticism… Audio
'Still moving': Monster slip buries key Northland road
The active slip is complicating efforts to reopen the road which serves a number of east coast communities.
Storm-hit community clears up low-priority slips
Residents are wondering whether there are better ways to empower them to clear up after storms.
PM to go to Waitangi, but not for the whole week
Christopher Luxon opted to stay away from Northland last year.
Mystery of the disappearing invasive seaweed
Carpets of caulerpa, described as the world's worst marine pest, have mysteriously disappeared on a massive scale in Northland and the Hauraki Gulf. Audio
Prime Minister expected to return to Waitangi
Last year, Christopher Luxon opted to go to Canterbury instead, spending the 'political day' in Christchurch to announce a roading upgrade.
Whangārei council sets up emergency recovery fund for flood-hit residents
The mayor says flood-affected residents will be supported with small grants of $1000 or $2000.
