Northland
Diver found dead in Bay of Islands after 15-boat search
Police say the diver's body was found overnight in an 'extensive' search after being reported missing.
Biosecurity risk for Northland after reports of two dead wallabies on roadside
The discovery of two dead wallabies on Northland roadsides has set alarm bells ringing among the region's biosecurity experts.
Pair charged with stealing solar panels from crucial telco sites
Two men have been charged with stealing solar panels from crucial telecommunications sites in the Far North, say police.
Woman finds napping kiwi in chicken coop
It's not quite a baby in a manger - but finding a kiwi asleep in her coop was the ultimate Christmas gift for Jane Jackets.
Māori leader angry over call to scrap Te Mana o te Wai freshwater principles
A Māori leader has hit out over a call to remove Te Mana o te Wai principles from Northland's freshwater plan.
Pōhutukawa flowering most spectacular conservationist has seen in 20 years
The explosion of colour isn't confined just to the region's most-loved coastal trees, a leading conservationist says.
The Barber Shop Sessions | Lyric Videos
Enjoy the 11 waiata Māori lyric videos heroing te reo Māori. Video
$240 million superyacht berths in Northland
One of the world's most exclusive superyachts has berthed in a Northland port for a two-week stay.
SH1 at Brynderwyn Hills to close for nine weeks
State Highway 1 at the Brynderwyn Hills will be closed for nine weeks next year to allow for critical repair work.
Two linked to Head Hunters gang charged with murder of 36-year-old
Police arrested the pair after searching properties in Northland and Auckland and have also named the victim.
Far North dog attack death: Accused granted bail
A man accused of owning the dogs that killed a friend has been granted bail after initially being locked in the cells for refusing to follow court instructions.
Biosecurity checks to prevent gold clam invasion at Kai Iwi Lakes
The gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May, and has already reproduced to hundreds of individuals per square metre.
The Barber Shop Sessions | Episode 6: Finale
In the finale, we celebrate the artists of The Barber Shop Sessions in an uplifting group performance of Dave Para’s "You’re Magic" inside the barber shop. Video
Doctors feel fobbed off after smokefree protest letter referred to associate minister
They feel they have been fobbed off after a letter to the Health Minister highlighting their concerns about plans to repeal smokefree legislation was passed on to an associate minister instead.
Bay of Islands ferry sinking: Court appearance for boatie delayed
A 48-year-old Remuera man was to have appeared in Auckland District Court on two charges of operating a vessel dangerously.
'Tooth Fairy' sentencing in Kaikohe puts spotlight on lack of dental services
Claire Wihongi-Matene has been fined $7000 for making and fitting dentures from her home in Northland.
Highly invasive moth survives NZ winter, effort underway to contain it
A co-ordinated effort is underway to control a highly invasive moth that causes devastation to maize, sweetcorn and other crops. Audio
Grandmother died after dialysis valve fell out during break-in struggle
Terrance Lowe Kiro has admitted to the manslaughter of Linda Woods during a home invasion in Kaikohe.
Freshwater gold clam fears for Northland’s busiest tourist lake
The boat ramp at Northland's most popular recreational lake will remain open to boaties this summer despite fears about a new invasive freshwater gold clam.
'It's a day we have waited a long time for' - Ngāpuhi receive Tribunal report
A landmark Waitangi Tribunal report into injustices suffered by Ngāpuhi will strengthen the iwi's case as it looks to restart its stalled Treaty settlement negotiations, a hapū leader says.
