Te Tai Tokerau
Bay of Islands businesses nervous with lockdowns to north and south
Northland tourism operators are desperately hoping the region's vaccine rates will boost enough for visitors to return this summer, with many businesses hanging on by a thread.
The northern-most part… Video, Audio
MP and GP, Dr Shane Reti helps vaccinate locals in Northland
A new Northland town has popped up as a Covid-19 location of interest.
The AA driver and vehicle licensing centre in Kerikeri is believed to be linked to the two Auckland women who travelled North… Audio
Dr Shane Reti on level 3's impact in Whangarei
Dr Shane Reti is the Deputy Leader of the National Party and lives in Whangarei. He joins us to discuss how the Northland level 3 announcement has effected his community. Audio
Hone Harawira raises concerns as Covid-19 seeps into Northland
Northland Community leader Hone Harawira thinks "it's only a matter of time" before someone dies from Covid-19 in Te Tai Tokerau. Audio
Far North District Council halts land policy work ahead of hikoi
The Far North District Council has agreed to halt progress on establishing a Significant Natural Area - but it won't stop a hikoi of more than a thousand people converging on the council office… Audio
Northland Covid-19 checkpoints to go ahead without police
Community-run Covid-19 checkpoints will be operating in Northland from Thursday, without police support.
Te Tai Tokerau is expecting an influx of Aucklanders ahead of the long weekend, and some… Video, Audio
Radio ‘roadblock’ interview sparks racism complaints
A confrontational radio interview about iwi-run roadside checkpoints this week prompted complaints of racism. Broadcaster Sean Plunket condemned one iwi’s actions as “separatism,” asked an iwi leader… Audio
Radio ‘roadblock’ interview sparks racism complaints
A confrontational radio interview about iwi-run roadside checkpoints this week prompted complaints of racism. Broadcaster Sean Plunket condemned one iwi’s actions as “separatism,” asked an iwi leader…
AudioHone Harawira's last stand? Not if he can help it
The tussle for Te Tai Tokerau this election has two old rivals shaping up for the seat: Mana's Hone Harawira versus Labour's Kelvin Davis.
Te Tai Tokerau: the Te Wero debate
In this Te Wero debate, candidates for the Māori seat of Te Tai Tokerau discuss housing, Treaty Settlements and suicide in the lead-up to September's general election. Audio
Harawira says Te Tai Tokerau voters can get two MPs
Hone Harawira says Kelvin Davis' promotion to Labour deputy leader boosts his campaign to win back the seat for the Mana Movement. He talks to Te Manu Korihi reporter Shannon Haunui Thompson. Audio
Hone Harawira says Maori voters want a true Maori voice
Hone Harawira says Maori voters are tired of white political leaders telling them what's good for them and what their aspirations should be. Labour's Andrew Little has poured scorn on the Mana… Audio
Labour's Andrew Little dismisses Maori-Mana deal
Andrew Little says the Maori Party is effectively the Maori arm of the National Party. He argues Maori voters will be better served by Labour MPs. Mr Little says his Maori MPs don't want high list… Audio
Hone Harawira's tilt at Te Tai Tokerau 'mending bruised pride'
The Mana Movement and Maori Party have signed a new deal, which Hone Harawira hopes will get him back into parliament. We talk to the Labour MP who defeated Mr Harawira at the last election. Audio
Veteran activist steps back in to the political ring
The Mana Movement leader Hone Harawira wants to bounce back from his election defeat in 2014 and win back the Te Tai Tokerau seat. Audio
Strategy to tap into cultural edge
An economic strategy launched today is being described as radical and revolutionary in its approach to tackling the issues of poverty and deprivation that effect many of Northland's Maori. Audio
