Northland
Whangārei facing $25m water income loss as Marsden Point oil refining ends
The Marsden Point oil refinery closure will mean more than $25 million lost water income for Whangārei in the next decade
Poison in wine believed to be behind Northland man's death - police
Police believe a Northland man who died in December drank poisoned wine left in his letterbox.
Works to begin on flooding problem spots near Kawakawa
Two flood-prone Northland towns will have five million dollars worth of work done to reduce the risk of further inundation.
Hunters targeting feral goats in order to deal with deer problem
Authorities in Northland are trying to assess a problem deer population, but feral goats are getting in the way - so they're being targeted by professional hunters first.
Northern areas could see 4000 cases a day during Omicron peak - modelling
The peak of Covid-19 in the Omicron outbreak in Auckland and Northland could reach 4000 daily cases, if transmission is low, or 9000 if it is not, new modelling shows.
Field hospital plan for Northland unlikely to come to fruition, DHB says
The Northland DHB says a field hospital in its pandemic plan is "extremely unlikely" to be used.
Hundertwasser Arts Centre opens in Whangārei
After 30 years in the making, the Hundertwasser Arts Centre has finally been opened in Whangārei.
Anticipated Whangārei arts centre finally set to open
Whangārei's Hundertwasser Arts Centre will exhibit 80 works flown from Vienna when it opens on Sunday.
'This is not okay': Fed up nurse defaces anti-vax billboard
A Whangārei nurse is so annoyed by anti-vaccination billboards in Northland, she wore a disguise and spraypainted over misinformation. Audio
Far North scrubfires suspected to have been arson
Fire and Emergency believes arson is behind two scrubfires in the Far North over the past fortnight.
Hapū adamant on return of ancestral lands destined for Crown ownership
Tribal members of Ngāti Takapari, Te Waiariki and Ngāti Kororā hapū are contesting the Ngunguru Sandspit & Protection Society bid.
Waka Kotahi intent on cut to speed limits across Northland
Northland has become New Zealand's first region-wide location for potentially cutting highway speed limits to 80km/h because of its roading management challenges.
Northland police arrest eight; methamphetamine, cash seized
Police have arrested eight people in Kaitaia and seized a quantity of methamphetamine and cash.
Police seek dangerous fugitive who fled after funeral
Police are appealing for sightings of a dangerous prisoner who failed to return to jail after he was granted permission to attend a funeral.
PM's Waitangi Day speech: 'With togetherness, we overcome'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has used her Waitangi Day speech to call for people to come together and overcome the challenges facing the country today and into the future. Video
Waitangi National Trust head pleased by response to cancellations
The chair of the Waitangi National Trust says he's pleased by the response to the cancellation of in-person events at Waitangi this year.
Historic flag pole in Russell vandalised, seriously damaged
The historic flagpole on Te Maiki Hill in Russell has been damaged and the surrounding area has been graffitied. It's been closed while work is underway to restore it.
Subdued long weekend for many Northland businesses
Te Tai Tokerau tourism and hospitality businesses are reporting a quieter Auckland Anniversary weekend than most.
Subdued long weekend for many Northland businesses
Te Tai Tokerau tourism and hospitality businesses are reporting a quieter Auckland Anniversary weekend than most.
Two suspected Omicron cases in the region, connected to the Soundsplash music… Audio
Fire crews tackle bush fire on Karikari Peninsula in Northland
The fire has burnt through 70 hectares of bush on conservation land, and some farmland.
