Northland
Hundertwasser Arts Centre opens in Whangārei
After 30 years in the making, the Hundertwasser Arts Centre has finally been opened in Whangārei.
Anticipated Whangārei arts centre finally set to open
Whangārei's Hundertwasser Arts Centre will exhibit 80 works flown from Vienna when it opens on Sunday.
'This is not okay': Fed up nurse defaces anti-vax billboard
A Whangārei nurse is so annoyed by anti-vaccination billboards in Northland, she wore a disguise and spraypainted over misinformation. Audio
Far North scrubfires suspected to have been arson
Fire and Emergency believes arson is behind two scrubfires in the Far North over the past fortnight.
Hapū adamant on return of ancestral lands destined for Crown ownership
Tribal members of Ngāti Takapari, Te Waiariki and Ngāti Kororā hapū are contesting the Ngunguru Sandspit & Protection Society bid.
Waka Kotahi intent on cut to speed limits across Northland
Northland has become New Zealand's first region-wide location for potentially cutting highway speed limits to 80km/h because of its roading management challenges.
Northland police arrest eight; methamphetamine, cash seized
Police have arrested eight people in Kaitaia and seized a quantity of methamphetamine and cash.
Police seek dangerous fugitive who fled after funeral
Police are appealing for sightings of a dangerous prisoner who failed to return to jail after he was granted permission to attend a funeral.
PM's Waitangi Day speech: 'With togetherness, we overcome'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has used her Waitangi Day speech to call for people to come together and overcome the challenges facing the country today and into the future. Video
Waitangi National Trust head pleased by response to cancellations
The chair of the Waitangi National Trust says he's pleased by the response to the cancellation of in-person events at Waitangi this year.
Historic flag pole in Russell vandalised, seriously damaged
The historic flagpole on Te Maiki Hill in Russell has been damaged and the surrounding area has been graffitied. It's been closed while work is underway to restore it.
Subdued long weekend for many Northland businesses
Te Tai Tokerau tourism and hospitality businesses are reporting a quieter Auckland Anniversary weekend than most.
Subdued long weekend for many Northland businesses
Te Tai Tokerau tourism and hospitality businesses are reporting a quieter Auckland Anniversary weekend than most.
Two suspected Omicron cases in the region, connected to the Soundsplash music… Audio
Fire crews tackle bush fire on Karikari Peninsula in Northland
The fire has burnt through 70 hectares of bush on conservation land, and some farmland.
Man found unresponsive at Langs Beach in Waipu
A man in his 70s has died after a water-related incident at a beach in Waipu, Northland.
Councillor apologises after partner's alleged parking, traffic infringements
A Whangārei district councillor has apologised after her partner used a car displaying her council parking permit to allegedly park unlawfully in the city centre.
Collision leaves one dead in Northland
One person has died following a two-vehicle collision in Waipu this morning.
Human remains found in search for missing man
Human remains have been found in the bush in Pipiwai, near where Northland man Kukama Waa was missing.
Two new Covid-19 cases in Northland region
Northlanders are being encouraged to get tested for Covid-19, with two new cases confirmed in the region.
Whangārei mayor calls on govt to take Three Waters counterproposal seriously
Whangārei mayor Sheryl Mai is urging the government to take a Three Waters counterproposal being put forward by 24 councils seriously.
