Northland
Appeal for return of Māori Battalion's stolen taonga heard
A precious taonga stolen from a museum dedicated to the memory of the legendary 28th Māori Battalion has been recovered.
Police hunting 'wannabe' gang member who beat up the wrong guy
An Auckland holidaymaker is recovering from a serious assault after being mistaken for someone else at a Kaitāia supermarket.
The Barber Shop Sessions | Episode 3: John
John puts a contemporary spin on one of the North's most treasured waiata, before performing his original lament, Kairangi, in memory of his late brother. Video
Pōhutukawa that predated Europeans' arrival topples into the sea
A small coastal town in the Bay of Islands is mourning the loss of a much-loved member of the community.
First wahine Māori chair of a regional council resigns
Tui Shortland has quit suddenly as chair of the Northland Regional Council.
Whangārei tourism boost with first cruise ship visits in decades this summer
Three ships are due at Northport, at Marsden Point this summer, each carrying around 700 passengers, as a welcome boost to Whangārei's tourism.
Public urged to report any sightings of whale with tangled tail
Efforts are continuing to find a humpback whale off the Northland coast with a cray pot line tangled around its tail.
Caulerpa's spread has some Aotea Great Barrier locals throwing in the towel
Two public meetings this week will help set a path forward for New Zealand's sixth-biggest island.
Northlanders to shell out $90 million in November rates deadline
Northlanders are finding it harder to pay their council rates - as the deadline looms for the year's second rates instalment.
Increased number of dog attacks in Northland 'concerning' - Kaipara mayor
In the wake of a toddler suffering critical injuries, Craig Jepson says the issue needs to be a top priority for all councils.
Two critically injured in Dargaville crash
Two people have been critically injured in a crash in Dargaville this afternoon.
Unexplained death of Dargaville infant under police investigation
The unexplained death of an infant in Dargaville earlier this year is being investigated by police.
Brynderwyns State Highway 1 closure announcement postponed to next week
If the closure goes ahead as expected it will last seven weeks between Waitangi Day and Easter.
Person critically injured in dog attack in Mangawhai
Police say a person has been critically injured in a dog attack in Northland this afternoon.
'A hell of a year': The young mayor sparking change
Far North kahikā (mayor) Moko Tepania says being elected with the support of local iwi means he and his councillors are not alone.
Northland Regional Council freshwater plan could face farmer opposition
Far-reaching proposals for protecting Northland's rivers and lakes could see stock banned from erosion-prone farmland and up to 10 metres from all waterways.
The Barber Shop Sessions | Episode 2: Kapowairua
15-year-old Kapowairua pays tribute to the five tribes of Muriwhenua, from the most northern reaches of Aotearoa New Zealand, before performing a te reo Māori cover of Aradhana’s "Brown Girl." Video
Far North council's treatment of dogs challenged at protest
More than 40 people and a dozen pooches took part in a protest outside the Far North District Council headquarters in Kaikohe on Thursday.
Council pushes ahead with fluoridation, despite High Court ruling
However, a longtime anti-fluoride campaigner wants the council to halt the $4.5 million-plus drinking water fluoride implementation process.
State Highway 15 south of Kaikohe closed after crash
State Highway 15 south of Kaikohe is expected to remain closed until Wednesday evening following a serious crash involving a car and a logging truck.
