Northland
Gearing up for farming life
What's it like for a young couple beginning their farming journey in difficult times?
The NZ region that uses the most meth
Northlanders are consuming the most methamphetamine in New Zealand while Otago and Southland are more into MDMA.
Airport's future secured after decade of uncertainty
The land on which Kaitāia Airport sits will be returned to Ngāi Takoto under the agreement, RNZ understands.
$50k reward still stands over letterbox wine killing
Dave Davan died in December 2021 after drinking a mouthful of his favourite fortified wine from a bottle left in his letterbox.
Mangawhai Harbour campaigner threatens to mangrove removal
Mangroves at Mangawhai have caused controversy within the local community for some time.
Police admit 77 min delay in attending child double homicide was a mistake
A woman called police, 'hearing voices'. When they turned up, they had been dead for hours.
Lawyers call for changes following courthouse violence
Lawyers are fearful of being attacked at court and want urgent improvements to courthouse designs to keep them safe. Audio
Kaitiaki hits out at government silence on caulerpa management
It comes after surveillance by a hapū revealed more than two dozen boats were illegally anchored in the Bay of Islands caulerpa ban area between August and October.
Māori All Blacks to play in Whangārei for first time in 15 years
The side will take on Scotland as part of a double header with the Black Ferns.
In photos: Hineraumati Parade sweeps through Kāeo
Santa was still in attendance, but Hineraumati - the summer maiden of Māori lore - took centre stage.
After years of motorists 'pushing the boundaries', supermarket takes action
After years of anything goes at the Whangārei Pak'n Save, the supermarket has begun enforcing its time limit of 90 minutes. Audio
'Betrayal of trust': Man jailed for 13 years over historic sexual abuse
The judge said William Stephen Easton's offending spanned four decades including when he was a church leader.
Thief steals cash, phones from Northland takeaway shop staff
Police are after a silver-coloured BMW sedan without either of its number plates in connection with the robbery,
Traffic backed up on SH1 after large diesel spill in Northland crash
Major delays are continuing on State Highway 1 north of Whangārei after a crash near Hikurangi this morning.
'The last thing we want to see is our whenua burning this summer'
Two close calls this week has Fire and Emergency asking Northlanders to avoid lighting fires this weekend.
Northland officials ask for input on how to fight invasive pests
Northlanders are being warned the region faces some tough choices as biosecurity officials grapple with an ever-growing number of invasive pests.
'Doesn't seem to be logical': Improving notorious intersection shelved - again
The Hill Street junction is often described as the worst intersection in New Zealand. Audio
Rāhui placed at Waipu following river death
Emergency services were called after a woman's friends observed her entering the water, but not returning.
Body of woman missing in Waipu River found
The body of a woman missing near the mouth of the Waipu River in Northland has been found, police said.
Turning forestry slash into something good for the planet
A large forestry and sheep and beef farm near the very top of the North Island has been experimenting with biochar from the slash from its pine trees to improve its soils and reduce carbon emissions Audio
