Northland
'It just lights fires': Wāhine and kōtiro lace up for new competition
There's hopes a new rugby league competition in Te Tai Tokerau will drive up participation rates among more wāhine and kōtiro for the sport.
Defendant warned about making Whangārei 'look bad' after CBD brawl
A judge says Whangārei is at risk of looking lawless after a weekend brawl in the city centre, which could turn tourists off and leave retailers struggling financially.
Police appeal for witnesses to fight in Whangārei
A person has been left seriously injured after a car was driven into them during the incident in in Walton Street.
Three arrested in Northland on drugs and ammunition charges
Three people have been arrested in Dargaville as part of Operation Colbalt.
Poor state of some children's teeth an inequality issue, experts say
A Northland principal is sounding the alarm over the dental hygiene of children in his region.
Indigenous Forest and Carbon
Two retired Auckland University lecturers put the case for correctly acknowledging the role native trees can play in carbon sequestration. Audio
'It's been a challenge to keep students coming back to school'
Schools in Northland and Auckland are tackling truancy by hiring people to knock on doors and talk directly with families.
Police make five arrests, seize firearms and drugs in Far North
Four people have been arrested and firearms, ammunition and drugs seized by police in the Far North.
Northland crashes leave two dead, four seriously injured
A two-vehicle crash near Clough Rd in Kaitaia has left one person dead.
Kaitāia’s $15.3 million Sweetwater project brings new water resilience
Water restrictions are expected to be a thing of the past with the start-up of Kaitāia's major new $15.3 million Sweetwater supply.
Pine trees to pay for agricultural emission bills
Northland farmer Roger Ludbrook is planting pine trees and reducing stock numbers so he can pay for greenhouse gas emission bills with carbon credits from his trees. Audio
Killer Beez and Tribesmen peace talks a win in itself - gang expert
A reported truce between the Killer Beez and Tribesmen is considered an "incredibly tricky" achievement, a gang expert says.
More than 1000 expected to protest Pakiri seabed sand mining ahead of consent hearings
More than 1000 Pakiri seabed sand mining protesters are expected at an event at Mangawhai Heads ahead of company Auckland company McCallum Bros' resource consent application hearings.
Three arrests, cash and ammunition seized in Kaikohe
Three people linked to gangs have been arrested and cash and ammunition seized during a police operation in Northland.
Critter of the Week: Manawatawhi kaikomako
The Manawatawhi kaikomako was once the world's rarest tree - there is still only one living wild tree. Nowadays, the tree is a conservation success story - a combination of matauranga Maori and… Audio
Glen Eden homicide inquiry: Two detained after pursuit near Dargaville
A high speed chase has ended with two people being detained for questioning over the death of a man on Sunday.
Residents call for council to cut down avenue of magnolia trees
Residents in a Kamo cul-de-sac want the 34 magnolia trees cut down in the wake of two broken arms, a twisted ankle, falls and more.
Gaelene Bright murder-accused appears in court
A 65-year-old charged with murdering Far North woman Gaelene Bright has appeared in the High Court at Whangārei.
Northland to elect three new mayors at the next elections
Concerns have been raised about the replacement of three mayors in Northland at the upcoming local body elections. Local government expert Dr Andy Asquith talks to Jesse about what the wave of mayoral… Audio
Person requires surgery after possible shooting in Northland
Police are investigating a possible shooting in which a person has suffered serious injuries.
