Northland
Another fire flares up in Northland, despite ban
Far North firefighters are battling another major fire, this time in grass and scrub south of Kaikohe.
Drought declared in more regions as government offers assistance
The government has pledged financial support for farmers and growers affected by the dry conditions.
Rock-throwing forces Whangārei bus to avoid route
The incident was damaging buses and putting drivers and passengers in danger.
'Filth ecological disaster': anti-sand mining petition makes it to parliament.
A petition of 14,000 signatures in opposition to sand mining at Te Ākau Bream Bay has been handed to Greens MP Hūhana Lyndon.
Horse manure bylaw: 'Here in Hokianga, it's like liquid gold'
Northland horse riders are kicking up a stink over a proposed new rule that would mean they would have to pick up their horse's poo.
Taste-testing a wallaby quesadilla
In past years, possum pâté, goat pies and wasp larvae ice cream have been on offer at Northland's Field Days.
Sand mining 14,000-signature protest petition to be given to Parliament
A 14,000-signature petition against a proposed fast-tracked sand mining operation off Northland's Bream Bay is due to be handed over at Parliament on Wednesday. Audio
Residents return, clean-up begins after Waipoua Forest fire
A major clean-up is underway at Northland's Waipoua Settlement as residents return after last week's ferocious forest fire.
Around the motu: Peter de Graaf in Northland
The 'world's worst marine pest' continues its spread, the government has responded with a $6 million boost in funding. Audio
Millions thrown at caulerpa control as pest seaweed spreads
Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard said funding for caulerpa control in the Bay of Islands was based on earlier project success.
Hospital in rural Northland raises $13,500 for helipad upgrade
Hauora Hokianga said donors - both local and from afar - had been very generous.
Waipoua fire: Tāne Mahuta safe, residents allowed back home
The Waipoua River fire remained at 91 hectares with a 5.8km perimeter.
Battle to contain Waipoua fire continues
Crews have ramped up to 96 firefighters, along with aircraft and heavy machinery working to keep the blaze contained. Audio
Fishermen floored as 300kg dolphin leaps into boat
The bizarre wildlife encounter, which occurred around lunchtime off Cape Brett, knocked one of the boaties over and left him bruised.
Total fire ban imposed across Northland
It comes as a massive blaze continues to burn in the Waipoua Forest
Firefighters brace for massive effort to bring Northland fire under control
The number of firefighters will be doubled to 100 tomorrow to help "hit this very hard".
Residents unsettled after shooting at waterfront park
A community is shocked after a shooting at a Whangārei waterfront park that has left one woman dead and another person critically injured.
Person killed, second critical after shooting at waterfront park
Police have cordoned off Whangārei's Onerahi's Beach Road and people are being warned to avoid the area.
Residents tense as large fire rages metres from properties in settlement
Dozens of residents from the Waipoua Settlement could be out of their homes for a week. Audio
Residents evacuated, massive Waipoua Forest fire could last for a week
It could be up to seven days before firefighters get the blaze completely contained and extinguished.
