Northland
Police suspend search for man missing in Northland bush
Kukama Waa has been missing since 5 January in the Pipiwai forest area.
Northland businesses wake to reduced restrictions: 'Orange is a step forward'
Northlanders have expressed mixed reactions over the government's decision to move Te Tai Tokerau to the 'orange' traffic light setting overnight. Audio
Māori leaders see red at Northland's shift to orange
Te Tai Tokerau Border Control has hit out at today's decision to shift Te Tai Tokerau - Northland - to orange in the Covid-19 traffic light system.
Sunken boats in Northland marina to be refloated - Harbourmaster
Some of the sunken boats in Northland's Tūtūkākā Marina could be refloated today and tomorrow.
Major repair job needed after Tūtūkākā Marina hit by strong wave surges
Significant work will be required to fix the Tūtūkākā Marina, which was severely affected by strong surges after a massive eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga.
Remains found in a Northland forest identified
Police believe they have established the identity of the person whose remains were found in Diggers Valley, in Kaitāia, on Monday.
'Northlanders will be outraged': Deputy mayor slates possible blanket speed reduction
There has been a negative reaction to a suggestion that the speed limit on Northland's state highway network will be cut to 80km/h.
Workers find human remains in Northland forest
Police have spent the day at an isolated forestry block in Northland where human remains have been found.
'Dangerous' crash site unchanged despite investigation
A Northland intersection - where students were injured in a bus crash - is yet to change, despite investigators' advice.
Kaimaumau wildfire: Lighter winds ease pressure on containment lines
Better than expected weather conditions have today helped the dozens of firefighters battling to control the Far North blaze.
Water-related death at Northland coastal settlement
The person was found unresponsive in the water early this evening.
Stress for residents as Kaimaumau fire continues to burn
The Kaimaumau fire is entering its fourth week burning, but residents say the event has brought them closer.
Police Eagle helicopter helping in search for man missing in Northland bush
Police search and rescue personnel are searching a Northland bush area near Pipiwai for a missing man.
Kaimaumau fire putting cultural, ecological sites at risk
The grass at Kaimaumau, in the Far North, is no longer green as a major fire enters its 20th day of burning.
Three dead in separate water-related incidents
Three people - including a child - have died in separate water-related incidents across the North Island on Tuesday afternoon.
Extra firefighters arriving in Kaimaumau as residents told be prepared to move
Extra firefighters will be at the site of the Northland blaze near Kaimaumau today as easterly winds continue.
Firefighters on scene again in bid to contain latest flareup in Far North fire
Far North firefighters are now preparing for a change in wind direction today as they continue to battle a blaze near Kaimaumau.
Residents return to their homes after fleeing scrub fire
All residents and visitors evacuated from Kaimaumau as a precaution this afternoon due to a scrub fire have now returned home.
Kaimaumau blaze 65 percent contained, additional crews en route
The Kaimaumau blaze in Northland, which has burned for nearly two weeks, is now 65 percent contained.
Far North crash leaves one dead, eight injured
Three vehicles were involved in the smash near Whalers Rd, Pukenui early this afternoon.
