Northland
Investigation underway after inmate found dead in Northland prison
The inmate's death is currently being treated as unexplained.
Search for missing boat carrying 700kg of meth
There is serious concern for the missing vessel and its occupants.
Whangārei’s fluoridation fracas flares as deadline nears
Gavin Benney wants to halt his council's drinking water fluoridation implementation.
Fishing boat caught inside marine protected area
The vessel has been served with an abatement notice, which is an order to stop.
Council looking into controversial post on hīkoi
Whangārei District Council says it's looking into reports about councillors' comments on social media relating to the hīkoi - but won't say if any formal Code of Conduct complaint has been lodged.
'Every single one ... a win': Programme picks up 89 Northland bowel cancer cases
The test could save people from discovering they had cancer once it was untreatable, when the only option left was palliative care.
'I've had nightmares' - govt petitioned to stop toxic weed spread
A toxic weed spreading like wildfire through Northland pastures can cause "serious health problems" if stock eat it.
Town cut off from SH1 more than two years polishes up for reopening
"We felt it was worthwhile doing a little bit of mahi around town, having a little bit of a clean up, putting our best foot forward," locals say.
First annual State of the Far North address held in Kerikeri
A multimedia show with waitata and student performances rounded out the night.
NZ's first full immersion te reo Maori careers workshop held
Susan Botting has this morning's report from the regions, today she tells us of a new Te Reo careers workshop held near Kaikohe Audio
National hīkoi arrives in Whangārei
Thousands have turned out in Whangārei, the first city on the hīkoi.
Meeting with Seymour 'pointless', hīkoi organiser says
The ACT leader is open to meeting with organisers of the protest, but they say they are not at his "beck and call".
Whangārei hapū in court to stop subdivision - again
In 1996, they won a ruling that said land next to Onoke Pā is sacred. Now they're back in court in a real-life version of Groundhog Day.
Regional fund grants $20m to Waitangi and Rātana grounds
Upgrades are planned to two culturally significant sites, Rātana Pa and the Treaty Grounds, with just over $20 million being contributed from the Regional Infrastructure Fund.
In pictures: Crowds enjoy NZ's oldest country show
Thousands turned out on Saturday for the Bay of Islands Pastoral and Industrial show, which has been held on the same site in Waimate North since 1888.
Battle to kill toxic species begins
A toxic plant that can temporarily cause blindness and quickly invade coastal areas has been found in large numbers established on a remote beach.
Why this councillor wears a Mickey Mouse shirt to meetings
Councillor Mark Vincent, from Whakapirau, says he is part of "an increasingly Mickey Mouse outfit" at the Kaipara District Council.
Ancient, inconspicuous plant voted New Zealand's favourite
Forget the voting happening somewhere overseas - here in Aotearoa the winner of another hotly contested, knife-edge election has just been announced.
Road sign vandalism costing ratepayers tens of thousands
The latest wave of sign vandalism in the Far North is believed to be connected to new speed limits.
Northland's new mobile ENT clinic inspired by Māori Battalion
A surgeon from the legendary Māori Battalion has inspired a mobile clinic designed to bring health services to the remotest corners of Northland.
