Northland
'Great day for the north': Biggest repair job in region's history ends
The two-and-a-half year closure of part of SH1 cut people off from family members, shops and health services.
Cop censured after tackling man at police station
The man suffered a dislocated shoulder in the incident at Kaitaia police station in April and complained he had been pushed at the top of the stairs and punched in the face.
Dog attack on beach leaves girl, 8, in hospital
The far North District Council said animal management patrols have been increased due to a previous dog attack.
SH1 close to reopening through Mangamuka Gorge
For more than two years, locals have faced long detours on rough roads, isolation from friends and family, and higher transport costs. Audio
Man pulled faces at grieving family during murder sentencing
Lance Hall, 51, was found guilty of murder in October by a jury and appeared for sentencing in the High Court at Whangārei on Tuesday.
Three injured after logging truck and car collide on Northland highway
Three people - including two children - have been injured after a logging truck and a car collided at a one-way bridge in Northland today.
House destroyed by fire in Oakleigh, south of Whangārei
The blaze was challenging for firefighters as it was up a steep driveway, Fire and Emergency manager says.
No plans for scaling back of Whangārei's hospital redevelopment
Health Minister Shane Reti says stage one is still on budget and on track to be completed by 2031.
Freestyle to farmstyle, taking one day at a time
Trent Garton, a former champion freestyle motocross rider, and his wife Tiki have bought the family farm. It's been a difficult road but they take it one day at a time. Audio
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
