Northland
Kinetic sculpture represents Northland's efforts to protect environment - artist
A controversial climate-change-themed public artwork 13 years in the making is due to be completed in Kerikeri this week.
Convoy of free farm fencing en route for flood-hit Wellsford
A charity donating truckloads of free farm fencing hopes to bring "mighty big smiles" to storm-hit farmers in the upper north Island. Audio
Tears and recriminations as Northland Regional Council chair elected
Accusations, claims and counter-claims flew as the complete takeover of Northland Regional Council by a right-leaning five-person majority elected farmer Geoff Crawford as chair.
Tax evasion: Shareholder of three companies failed to pay $150k
A man in control of the finances of three companies has admitted not paying almost $150,000 of their employees' tax contributions.
Real-time updates launched for Northland beach water quality
Northlanders keen to cool off this summer can now get real-time quality updates before they hit the water.
Brynderwyns State Highway 1 closure announcement again delayed
National transport agency Waka Kotahi has deferred a decision about when to close State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyns for urgent repairs.
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.
