Northland
Tree felling on hold over concerns about kiwi
RNZ understands the developer has received a formal letter requesting a sweep of the property with a kiwi-detecting dog.
A garden in Moerewa
If you're heading to the Far North via State Highway 1, you might spy Daphne Andrell busy at work in her garden. You can't really miss her patch of unusual plants - some spiky and drought-loving… Audio
Council buy-out for flood-damaged homes could end years of stress and suffering
The Far North District Council is considering opting in to the government scheme, which would see the council and central government split the cost of buying out desperate home owners.
Pylon collapse: Upgraded lines and big batteries considered
Beefed-up transmission lines allowing more energy to be produced in the Far North, and a grid-scale battery to keep the lights on if the national grid fails again, are among options being explored…
Woman dies after nurse incorrectly classifies disease
The nurse had referred the woman to the podiatry service instead of the diabetes clinic.
Draft report on Marsden Point reopening received by officials
Officials have received a draft report into re-establishing the Marsden Point oil refinery in Northland.
Northland Tarara reconnecting with roots on Croatia rugby trip
The descendants of some of Northland's earliest European settlers are using rugby to reconnect with family left behind more than a century ago. Audio
Fast Track nod for port expansion a Treaty breach - hapū
Northport's container terminal expansion is one of 149 projects the government has selected for fast tracking.
Transpower probe may open way for compensation over pylon debacle
The Electricity Authority has confirmed it is investigating the national grid operator following the collapse of a pylon earlier this year.
Transpower, contractor pay up over pylon collapse blackout
The local MP described the $1 million as a "goodwill payment"because neither Transpower nor Omexom were under any legal obligation to pay compensation.
Northland's fast-track approvals show heavy focus on infrastructure
A Northland business group is welcoming the heavy focus on infrastructure in the government's list of local projects singled out for fast-tracked consenting.
Three youths arrested after aggravated robbery of dairy in Whangārei
Police say they have rounded up three knife-wielding offenders within hours of an aggravated robbery in Whangārei on Tuesday morning.
Fire investigators work to establish cause of Far North blaze
Fire investigators are still working to establish the cause of a blaze that scorched almost 180 hectares in the Far North.
Town's residents form patrol in response to lack of police
Concerns about crime and locals meting out vigilante justice have prompted Dargaville residents to set up a community patrol group.
Large vegetation fire in Northland now contained
Fire and Emergency is working with forestry firefighters, heavy machinery and helicopters to ensure the containment holds.
New housing development will see loss of Kerikeri's eucalyptus trees
A major new housing development in central Kerikeri will change the face of the Bay of Islands town by removing its distinctive, 90-year-old eucalyptus backdrop.
One dead in Northland crash
One person has died following a crash in Waiomio in the Far North.
Whangārei hopes for cruise ship numbers to keep floating higher
The number of vessels calling in to the northern city is going from zero last year to four next season - and possibly as many as 30 by 2044. Audio
Abbey Caves victim's parents call for stricter rules
Karnin Petera's parents say they support outdoor education, "we just don't want any more children or teachers to die".
