Northland
Appeal for sightings of missing teenager
Police and whānau are concerned for the wellbeing of 17-year-old Cruise.
Taking the long way to Northland with SH1 closure
Transport and tourism operators are bracing themselves for the imminent closure for repairs of State Highway One through the Brynderwyn Hills. Audio
'Getting the word from the flax roots': Northlanders frank on Covid's impact
Hundreds have taken the chance to share their views with a Royal Commission of Inquiry that's visiting the region.
Lessons from a brilliant bridge
Good, fast and on-budget infrastructure building shouldn't have to wait for disaster situations to swing into action. Audio
Calling all Far North perfomers to show off their talents
After a six-year hiatus, Far North's Got Talent will provide a stage for budding entertainers to strut their stuff. Audio
Reality for businesses staring down the barrel of lengthy SH1 closure
Northland businesses are facing more than two months of disruption as repair work is carried out on a crucial link damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Charges laid over crime spree that saw tourist assaulted, robbed
Several people are facing charges over a crime spree that includes two assaults, a robbery and thefts from vehicles, police say.
Suspected gas leak closes Northland road
Station Road is closed to traffic and motorists are told to expect delays in the area.
Far North Mayor hits out at Transport Minister
It comes ahead of his council deciding to lower speed limits for more than 300 local roads.
Two die in separate single-vehicle crashes in Far North
The police Serious Crash Unit is investigating both incidents.
Asbestos health concerns after tyre shop fire
Workers were in the tyre shop at the time but managed to get out safely.
Mystery continues after dead wallabies found in Northland
Despite public calls for information the source of two dead wallabies in Northland is likely to remain a mystery.
Restricted fire season for Auckland and Northland begins
High winds in Northland are driving fire danger to extreme levels, says Fire and Emergency NZ.
New kiwi hospital to care for NZ's icon
A hospital built to cater for our national bird has already had its first patient after a kiwi was found trapped in a swimming pool filter.
Plea delayed for man charged with crashing into Bay of Islands ferry
The 48-year-old man has been given another two weeks to decide his plea.
One dead after serious crash in Northland
A person has died after a serious crash in Northland this afternoon.
Far North hapū to mark biggest signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Hapū from around the Far North are expected to gather by the shores of Hokianga Harbour today to mark the second, and biggest, signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Death mystery leads to appeal for help
The body of a 35-year-old man was found some distance from his vehicle, which was undamaged.
Exotic seaweed eradication hopes pinned on suction dredge
A trial in the battle against caulerpa, described as the world's worst marine pest, is underway in the Bay of Islands.
Waitangi Day 2024: Thousands of visitors, one clear message
Tens of thousands of people walked in the footprints of those who first signed Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the sun-drenched treaty grounds today, but there was one clear message coming through - Toitū te…