Northland
Hi-Vis | Episode 1: Kia Tupato (Be Careful)
With tensions rising between the new government and tangata whenua, Wayne and his traffic-management crew brace for the biggest Waitangi Day celebration in Aotearoa New Zealand's history. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 2: Road to Waitangi
As political tensions simmer, the young crew of Kia Tupato is dispatched to Waitangi. Wayne beams with pride over his team, while Anahera highlights the enormity of the task ahead. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 3: The Calm Before...
With the Kia Tupato crew now settled in at Waitangi, they dive into their traffic plans. We explore key locations, and Bubs gets her first taste of the challenges Waitangi Day will bring. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 4: Into the Storm
With Waitangi Day approaching, the first major hīkoi catches Ruku and the Kia Tupato crew by surprise. Meanwhile, Anahera navigates the crowds to deliver refreshments to her team. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 5: Rising Defiance (Waitangi Day Pt. 1)
As the sun rises over Waitangi, thousands flood in, defying government rhetoric. They are met by Anahera and the Kia Tupato crew, who have closed all roads leading to the Treaty grounds. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 6: Hīkoi (Waitangi Day Pt. 2)
The Northland hīkoi arrives by the hundreds, moving through roadblocks, chanting for the government to uphold Te Tiriti. Ems balances her past as a protester with her duty on the Kia Tupato team. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 7: Heat Management (Waitangi Day Pt. 3)
As the day's heat intensifies, the friction threatening to ignite Waitangi Day begins to wane. Still faced with managing thousands, Wayne dons his work shorts to ease the crew's pressure. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 8: Reflections
The crew share their final thoughts. Two months later, we visit Wayne & Anahera at home. Wayne discusses balancing Māori values with running a business. Anahera dreams of leading Kia Tupato one day. Video
The mayor who describes himself as 'the Trump of the North'
This Kiwi mayor was thrilled when the president-elect won the US elections: "It's great because it's the end of woke."
Meet the mayor of the Far North: 'It's a time for people to re-energise'
Summer for the country's northernmost mayor means the haven of whānau at the end of the road in one of New Zealand's most remote communities.
Thunderstorm warnings seen around Canterbury
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the Selwyn and Ashburton areas until 5pm.
Far North restaurant puts on free three-course meal for 100 people
Jesse's on the Waterfront, in the historic town of Mangōnui, is making sure people who could have gone hungry today will instead go home full of good food and Christmas spirit.
Whangārei seals twin-city agreement with Ra'iātea in French Polynesia
Ra'iātea, about 230km west of Tahiti, is regarded as a likely starting point for the Polynesian migrations that led to the settlement of Hawaii and Aotearoa.
Police identify man found dead on Mitimiti beach
The man's body was found by a member of the public at Mitimiti, on Northland's west coast, on 19 December.
Hapū hails housing ban on Onoke Pā
A Whangārei hapū is describing an Environment Court decision to quash consents for a housing development on significant land as "the best Christmas present ever".
'They're very large machines' - Northland's first windfarm to begin construction next month
Power company Mercury will start building Northland's first wind farm next month, using the largest turbines ever seen in New Zealand.
Water restrictions leave Dargaville residents frustrated
Frustrated Dargaville residents say they are being denied a proper Kiwi Christmas due to the early imposition of water restrictions.
Serious crash near Mangamuka Gorge road day after reopening
One patient was airlifted to Northland Base Hospital in a serious condition.
Bicycle riders seriously hurt in collision with motorcycle
Police are hunting for a motorcycle driver after two bicycle riders were seriously injured in a collision in a Whāngarei suburb Friday.
Second dog attack on Taipā Beach upsets victim of first
A Northland woman attacked by roaming dogs earlier this month says it pains her to know a child has been mauled on the same beach.
