Northland
Large vegetation fire could take 3 days to put out
The fire near Whangārei, which is now 20 hectares, escalated quickly, Fire and Emergency says.
'Disappointing': 13-hour internet outage leaves businesses fuming
A 13-hour outage forced many shops to close or switch to cash-only transactions for a day.
Repairs underway after digger damages fibre cable, cutting off internet
There is currently no estimate for the restoration time.
Man fighting for his life after being shot in the Far North
Police in Mangōnui have launched an inquiry to find the offender and establish what occurred.
Investigation launched after baby seriously injured
Police are investigating after a baby was flown to Starship Hospital with serious head injuries.
Intricate carving found washed up in Northland
Mystery surrounds a large, ornate Māori carving found washed up on a Northland beach.
Two police officers among four injured in Northland crash
Two police officers and two other people have been injured after a vehicle crashed into the site of an earlier crash.
Appeal for witnesses after suspicious car fire in Whangārei
A car was found on fire in front of a house on Kiripaka Road about 5.30am on Thursday.
New Zealand-first $200m education-arts hub on the cards for Whangārei
The hub will be based around the former Forum North headquarters, only partial use since the council vacated the building for its new civic facility.
The $25-a-night DOC hut with million-dollar views
The newly restored Cape Brett Hut is one of a handful of huts run by the Department of Conservation in Northland.
Snorkeller dies at popular Northland beach
A person has died after being found unresponsive in the water at a popular Northland beach.
Bay of Islands welcomes post-Christmas 'boom'
A surge of visitors post-Christmas is just what the Bay of Islands needed, business owners say
Hi-Vis | Episode 1: Kia Tupato (Be Careful)
With tensions rising between the new government and tangata whenua, Wayne and his traffic-management crew brace for the biggest Waitangi Day celebration in Aotearoa New Zealand's history. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 2: Road to Waitangi
As political tensions simmer, the young crew of Kia Tupato is dispatched to Waitangi. Wayne beams with pride over his team, while Anahera highlights the enormity of the task ahead. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 3: The Calm Before...
With the Kia Tupato crew now settled in at Waitangi, they dive into their traffic plans. We explore key locations, and Bubs gets her first taste of the challenges Waitangi Day will bring. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 4: Into the Storm
With Waitangi Day approaching, the first major hīkoi catches Ruku and the Kia Tupato crew by surprise. Meanwhile, Anahera navigates the crowds to deliver refreshments to her team. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 5: Rising Defiance (Waitangi Day Pt. 1)
As the sun rises over Waitangi, thousands flood in, defying government rhetoric. They are met by Anahera and the Kia Tupato crew, who have closed all roads leading to the Treaty grounds. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 6: Hīkoi (Waitangi Day Pt. 2)
The Northland hīkoi arrives by the hundreds, moving through roadblocks, chanting for the government to uphold Te Tiriti. Ems balances her past as a protester with her duty on the Kia Tupato team. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 7: Heat Management (Waitangi Day Pt. 3)
As the day's heat intensifies, the friction threatening to ignite Waitangi Day begins to wane. Still faced with managing thousands, Wayne dons his work shorts to ease the crew's pressure. Video
Hi-Vis | Episode 8: Reflections
The crew share their final thoughts. Two months later, we visit Wayne & Anahera at home. Wayne discusses balancing Māori values with running a business. Anahera dreams of leading Kia Tupato one day. Video
