Northland
Destination Hauraki Coromandel reminds Kiwis region is open for business
Destination Hauraki Coromandel says New Zealanders seem to have forgotten how good the peninsula is.
Far North mayor wins international award for work to promote youth in politics
Far North mayor Moko Tepania has been named one of the world's top young leaders by a global organisation working to promote youth in politics.
Kawakawa's Hundertwasser toilets now a significant building
A toilet block in a small Northland town is now officially one of New Zealand's most significant buildings.
Northland's first dedicated craft beer festival kicks off today
Northland's first dedicated craft beer festival is about to put the fizz back into a region feeling flat from a long, wet winter.
Rainy 'ghost of La Niña' may haunt World Cup kick-off
A band of rain and wind is set to dampen the first of this week's FIFA Women's World Cup games in Auckland. Audio
Fears for safety at Northland beach where 'swarms' of 4WDs gather
Dune hoons are allegedly driving other beach-goers away, frightening families and causing concern for wildlife. Audio
Heavy rain reveals landslide problems on Pūhoi to Warkworth highway
The Auckland Anniversary floods have reactivated a landslide that now threatens a brand new $880m motorway north of the city.
Pothole Fund idea welcomed by transport groups, unlucky motorists
Pothole pain is being felt up and down the country, particularly in Northland. Audio
Woman dead after car crash in Whangārei
The woman's car had gone through a fence and down a bank before resting in a creek off Whareora Road.
Northland could see 110kph winds, Auckland Harbour Bridge under alert
Northland may cop squally showers, thunderstorms and potentially "damaging" wind gusts and tornadoes of more than 110kmh on Friday evening, as an active front is forecast to hit the region.
Woman set fire to carpet after catching boyfriend in bed with best friend
The woman has been sentenced at Whangārei District Court after pleading guilty to five charges related to the December 2021 incident.
Coastal retreat may be best long-term option for some storm-hit communities
A council specialist is warning it may be the best option for those facing expensive and ultimately short-term fixes to deal with foreshore sand dune erosion in Northland.
Case #053 - Crooked Cop Michael Blowers
Michael Blowers was a police officer, family man and pillar of the community. He was also stealing drugs from the police exhibit room and giving them to his mistress to sell. RNZ's Charlie Dreaver… Audio
Dinosaur, gorilla among surprise haul recovered during police searches
Police have made a larger-than-life discovery and reunited a business with their prized companions after several search warrants were executed this month.
Man accused of Kaikohe woman's death named
The man accused of killing Kaikohe grandmother Linda Woods has pleaded not guilty to her manslaughter and can now be named.
Man arrested after fatal stabbing in Whangārei
Northland police have arrested a man after a fatal stabbing in Whangārei last night.
Enchanter boat tragedy: Skipper Lance Goodhew appears in Kaitāia court
Lance Goodhew and his company have been charged over the deaths of five men during a "trip of a lifetime".
One dead after fatal crash in Northland
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Kaitaia late last night.
Northland east coast iwi Ngātiwai fear caulerpa already in rohe
Te Tai Tokerau east coast iwi Ngātiwai is concerned about what they say will undoubtedly be undetected caulerpa along their Northland coastline.
New Zealand-first caulerpa treatment trial set up in Bay of Islands today
Northland Regional Council divers have today set up a New Zealand-first caulerpa attack tool in the Bay of Islands.
