Northland
Speed camera finally turned on after decade-long community campaign
Residents felt like they were "running the gauntlet every day" due to crashes. Now they can breathe a little easier.
Regional Wrap: Kerikeri’s Gerry Paul
Each week, Culture 101 puts the spotlight on a different part of Aotearoa and this week, we’re in Northland visiting KeriKeri. Audio
Shots fired at Whangārei grandmother's house
An elderly woman is "understandably distressed" after her Whangārei house was shot at overnight, police say.
Iwi 'vindicated' by rejection of plans for major port expansion
The project would have severed the iwi's connection to a beach and a reserve considered their traditional whenua and moana.
Northport container terminal expansion rejected
Plans for a major container terminal have suffered a blow with independent commissioners turning down an application for a multimillion-dollar port expansion.
Transpower 'failing in their moral duty' over compensation - Northland MP
"It would be outrageous for Transpower to now walk away from those they have failed," Grant McCallum says.
Former councillor calls for early Māori ward polls
Councils that want to keep their Māori wards at the next local elections should have to poll their communities beforehand, former local government leader John Bain says.
Northland power outage: Transpower defends not compensating businesses
The region's Chamber of Commerce is accusing the grid operator of doing a U-turn on compensation.
Power cut probe ramps up as businesses cry out for compo
Some businesses lost tens of thousands in income - but there's also "ongoing brand damage to Northland", Chamber of Commerce says. Audio
Support for Northland businesses hit by power cut, State Highway 1 closures
The government fund aims to boost business resilience in case another unexpected event occurs.
Police speaking to two people over death of 4-year-old Alestra Kepa-Hati
The toddler died in 2015 but her death was unexplained.
Tension rises as digger arrives on land subject to Treaty claim
A headland in the Bay of Islands was earlier occupied by hapū to stop homes being built. Now, a digger has arrived to start clearing vegetation.
Four-year-old girls death investigated by police
The death of Alestra Kepa-Hati, 4, in October 2015 is being treated as unexplained and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Power boat skipper who crashed into ferry must pay $130k to victims
The ferry's skipper was left with critical head and spinal injuries while a passenger was thrown into the water before the vessel sank.
Person towing boat found driving five times over legal alcohol limit
It was a "miracle" the person's drive did not end in tragedy, police say.
Well-known red elephant finds new home in sea-side town
A life-sized elephant statue - familiar to generations of Aucklanders - has traded its home of more than 30 years next to a traffic-clogged central city road for a quiet life.
In photos: Competitors make a splash at Russell Manu Masters
The coffin, the staple, the cheese-cutter and the flying squirrel were just some of the styles on show as keen bombers hit the water.
Celebration as key Northland connection reopens
"The sun's shining. We're open in Northland. Come on up," locals say as SH1 reopens after four-month closure.
Kaputī and kaitiakitanga in Taemaro Bay
Sandra Heihei is the 17th generation of her family living in remote Taemaro Bay. She and her husband Alfonso live off grid and are among kaitiaki of this ancestral coastal land. Passing on knowledge… Audio
Contact to cover fixed line charges for those hit by major power outage
Last week more than 100,000 people were left without power after a Transpower pylon fell over.
