Northland
School water theft 'devastating' for Northland community - principal
In the midst of a drought in Northland, thieves have stolen about 40,000 litres of water from a small school's tanks. Audio
Mulling over keeping the mullet - or not
It's world famous in New Zealand, but its fate hangs in the balance as All Black, Jack Goodhue, lets the public decide whether to shave or save his mullet. Audio
Rain on the way, but not the way it's needed
Forecast rain over the next 48 hours is unlikely to break the drought in Northland but could cause further headaches for Westland.
Drought continues to cause concern
Associate Professor Anthony Fowler joins The Panel to talk about the increasing drought in the north, and concerns about water supply Audio
Far North locals feel let down during drought
Kaikohe residents say the Far North District Council was underprepared and slow to respond to the drought, but the mayor says council is working hard on solutions. Audio
Weather: Kaikohe suffering under severe water restrictions
The small Far North town of Kaikohe is now facing its second week of level four water restrictions, and with no rain in sight - things are set to stay that way.
It's devastating for the small town… Video, Audio
Water tankers brought in to supply Ngawha Prison
The Far North District Council is trucking in water from Auckland to supply Ngawha Prison in Kaikohe.
Six rescued in Northland after waka ama broke apart
Six people have been pulled from the water after their waka ama broke into pieces off the Northland coast today.
Whangārei restricts water use amid drought to help Far North, Kaipara
Whangārei residents are being urged to use less water to prevent restrictions from coming into force for at least a few weeks.
Businesses address Northland drought
Kaikohe businesses have rallied to address the drought in Northland, with a meeting held earlier this week. Audio
Whananaki North baches 'an important part of NZ's history'
More than a century's heritage is continuing after Whananaki North's iconic foreshore baches recently gained another 10-year 'licence to occupy' extension. Video
How to help kiwi during hot, dry weather
The dry weather in Northland is causing kiwi strife. It's making it harder for kiwi chicks to find food, as insects burrow deeper in when it's that dry, and means kiwi are wandering further in search… Audio
Some weather events 'impossible to plan for' - Agriculture Minister
Damien O'Connor is confident Northland farmers and growers will survive a record-breaking drought. Audio
Northland drought conditions classified 'adverse event'
The drought conditions in Northland have been classified as an "adverse event" for the primary sector, meaning government funding can be accessed to help out farmers.
Whangarei facing water use cuts
Whangarei's almost 100,000 residents will likely soon need to cut their water use as the district moves to help desperate water-shortage-hit Far North and Kaipara communities.
Auckland water shortage: 'I'll keep going until mother nature takes over'
An Orewa local is dishing out water from his own mains supply for his community as the upper North Island continues to suffer from a severe meteorological drought.
Northland to Auckland highway to be country's second urban growth corridor
A multimillion dollar urban growth corridor could soon stretch from Northland to Auckland in the wake of major government infrastructure spending into Northland.
Northland farmers struggling in dry conditions
Northland Federated Farmers president and sheep farmer John Blackwell is calling on the government to declare a drought in his region. Audio
Treatment of Wuhan evacuees 'kind and nice'
New Zealanders who have been evacuated from Wuhan say they are grateful for the help they are receiving from the government and each other.
Call for Northland Māori to co-drive major infrastructure spend
Northland Māori are being urged to step up and play a part in bringing the region's $1 billion central government infrastructure spend to life.
