Lois Williams

Northland councils are warning that new transmission prices planned by the Electricity Authority would be a deadly blow to the region's economic development.

A Far North conservation group has argued in court that swamp kauri is a fossil and cannot legally be exported.

Ministry for Primary Industries staff were concerned about the legality of some swamp kauri exports and considered asking for legal clarification.

Wahakura, or pepi pods, for young babies will continue to be funded in Northland, despite Ministry of Health uncertainty over their effectiveness. Video

Sideline abuse is making rugby referees quit - and jeopardising the future of the senior game in Northland.

Record migration levels are pushing up rents and putting the squeeze on housing in Whangarei.

A Far North community that helped save an ancient forest from pests now has a new enemy to contend with - kauri dieback.

Scientists working on ways to fight kauri dieback say field trials using a common horticultural chemical are showing promising results.

At least 2000 people gathered at Hatea Loop in Whangarei this evening to show solidarity after a woman was abducted and assaulted on Friday.

Three log truck crashes in the space of a week is causing alarm in the Northland community and the road freight industry. Audio

Offers of help are pouring in for a 92-year-old Northland man and his small dog, injured in a dog attack.

Organisers are expecting a big turnout tonight for a public meeting on the future of rail in Northland.

Ngāpuhi hapū fighting for the right to settle their own treaty claims have taken a step towards talks with the Crown. Audio

Māori claimants from the North have asked the Waitangi Tribunal to spell out its position on sovereignty - and who holds it now.

Security was tight at the Northland Regional Council today after protesters occupied the building's carpark to object to deep-sea oil drilling. Audio

Māori landowners at Matauri Bay in Northland are hoping to regain control of their whenua - by selling off an ill-fated subdivision.

Tūhoronuku's acting chair Sam Napia hopes to confirm his position as leader of the iwi's independent mandated authority in elections this month.

A company headed by Kaitaia GP Lance O'Sullivan wants to expand its pioneering service beyond Northland - and possibly beyond New Zealand. Audio

The kererū might have a better chance of survival if Māori were permitted a cultural take of the protected bird, says historian Paul Moon.

Tāmaki Makaurau MP Peeni Henare says he is heartened to hear that more hapu are ready to negotiate a treaty settlement in the north.

The Waitangi Tribunal has asked to hear further argument on whether it should hold an urgent inquiry into the Trans Pacific Partnership.

Māori from around Te Taitokerau have told the Northland Regional Council it must find better ways to involve tāngata whenua in vetting resource consents.

At least 10 groups from iwi around the country have asked to join a Waitangi Tribunal claim challenging New Zealand's involvement in the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement.

A prominent Ngāpuhi kuia says Sonny Tau has apologised to his elders for the kererū incident. Audio