Northland
Media angst and anger over ‘iwi checkpoints’
Waitangi Tribunal scrutiny of the government's Covid response this week revealed that advice which could have reduced Māori vulnerability had been rejected or ignored. But that was largely obscured in…
AudioMan dies in Northland in 'water-related incident'
A man who died in Whananāki in Northland yesterday was believed to have been diving.
What I really want for Christmas: Ricky Houghton
Ricky Houghton works with some of the Far North's poorest, finding them homes, reuniting families and giving them hope. Here, he shares his Christmas wish list for his community.
Covid-19: Seeds of vaccine mistrust sown by neglect of Northland
Analysis - Vaccination rates are slow in Te Tai Tokerau, where government neglect of the region has created fertile ground for mistrust, writes RNZ reporter Nita Blake-Persen.
Unvaccinated ratepayers warned not to expect lower rates under new red traffic light classification
Unvaccinated Whangārei ratepayers barred from council facilities under New Zealand's new traffic light Covid-19 Protection Framework should not be expecting their rates to be reduced as a result.
Whangārei: District’s new residential property value increases ‘mind boggling’ - resident
Increases of up to 85 per cent in Whangārei district residential land values are 'mind boggling', a Morningside resident says.
Refining NZ announces equity raising plan as it embarks on 'significant transformation'
Refining New Zealand has announced plans to raise just over $43 million to fund a new venture as it becomes an import only terminal.
Travellers to Northland warned they'll be sent home if they get Covid
Anyone making the trip to Northland this summer is being warned they'll likely be sent home if they get Covid - as the region's resources will be stretched to the limit.
Te Tai Tokerau's bracing for… Audio
Whangārei council abandons controversial Oruku Landing conference and event centre
Whangārei District Council has today abandoned proceeding with the $136 million Oruku Landing conference and event centre.
Northland DHB boss quashes anti-vaxxers' rumours he's unwell
Northland DHB's boss has quashed rumours started by anti-vaxxers falsely claiming he's critically unwell after a Covid booster shot. Video, Audio
'Trust your councillors' says councillor ahead of Oruku Landing decision
Gavin Benney denies his press release indicating support for a proposed conference and event centre breached the council's elected members' code of conduct.
'We're still pushing': iwi in race against time to boost vaccination rate
An iwi racing to get its community vaccinated is apprehensive about the impact the loosening of restrictions will have in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Whangārei on high alert as local Covid case discovered
A Covid case in the Whangārei suburb of Otangarei has health authorities on high alert, with fears it could be a 'timebomb' waiting to go off.
The positive case spent a week in the community before… Audio
Whangārei: Submissions overwhelmingly against Oruku Landing events centre
Whangārei District Council's proposed Oruku Landing convention and events centre has had a big thumbs down from submitters - on the eve of the council deciding on whether to go ahead with the…
Three dead in overnight crashes in Auckland and Northland
Three people have died in single vehicle crashes in Auckland and Northland.
Excitement but anxiety in Northland as Auckland border to reopen
Excitement from some Northlanders about visitors returning to the rohe is tinged with anxiety about the Covid-19 risk they bring. Audio
Bay of Islands marine mammal sanctuary confirmed
Conservation Minister Kiri Allan announced rules for the new marine mammal sanctuary today via an online video from the Beehive.
Price rise puts Whangārei's Ōruku Landing project at risk
New report indicates the proposed waterfront development could cost ratepayers an additional $13m.
'Huge numbers of refunds' as farm walks lose bookings
Private farm walks are taking a financial hit due to cancellations from Aucklanders unable to travel, with some losing 40 percent of their bookings.
Councils seek legal judgment over Three Waters 'ownership'
At stake is the future of the three council's combined $1.76 billion of ratepayer-funded three waters infrastructure servicing 200,000 people. It will have ramifications for all councils.