Northland
Whangārei District Council Māori wards to go ahead after councillors’ challenge fails
The shape of Whangārei's political landscape is set to dramatically change after a clutch of district councillors today failed in their bid to block the introduction of Māori wards.
Tropical fruit, coffee potential crops for winterless north
One Whangārei family is preparing to harvest the country's first ever commercial pineapple crop.
They're not the only ones turning their hand to tropical fruit growing, with bananas, papayas and even… Video, Audio
Whangārei district councillors challenge council's Māori wards decision
Five Whangārei district councillors are seeking to overturn their council's vote for Māori wards.
National tsunami alert process 'too slow', but Northlanders back local alerts
Civil Defence leaders have traded blows over who should have been calling the shots on Northland's tsunami evacuation alerts, and the national body has admitted acting too slow.
New fund to help kids in hardship access sport and recreation
A new $2.15m fund has been launched aimed at minimising the barriers to sport and recreation so often experienced by children living in hardship. Audio
Tsunami siren failures due to power outage to be investigated
Four Far North tsunami sirens that experienced problems during yesterday's tsunami evacuation alerting will be investigated, Far North Mayor John Carter says.
People 'pretty quick' to act after tsunami warnings - Civil Defence
A Civil Defence official says word-of-mouth was vital in getting out evacuation orders in the Bay of Plenty following a tsunami warning.
Tsunami evacuation traffic gridlock to be investigated: Whangārei Mayor
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai says problems with people being able to exit the gridlocked city centre during this morning's tsunami evacuation will be looked into.
NZME pulls racist article and bans Bassett
An article published in the Northland Age newspaper on Tuesday and on the New Zealand Herald website has been withdrawn after it was condemned as racist - and publisher NZME says it won't publish Dr…
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NZME pulls racist article and bans Bassett
An article published in the Northland Age newspaper on Tuesday and on the New Zealand Herald website has been withdrawn after it was condemned as racist - and publisher NZME says it won't publish Dr…
AudioWomen's Rugby World Cup postponement a blow for Whangarei
The chair of the Women's Rugby World Cup organising committee says the risk of the tournament being adversely affected by the Covid pandemic was simply too high to hold the event this year.
The World… Audio
How did a koi carp end up in Kaipara?
A search is underway after a koi carp sighting was reported in Lake Taharoa in Kaipara, north of Dargaville. Wallace speaks with Northland Regional Council biosecurity manager Don McKenzie. Audio
Northland kiwi's average lifespan just 13 years - when it could be up to 60
Dogs are the number one predator of Northland's brown kiwi and one of the reasons the bird's average lifespan there is only 13 years when it could be up to 60, a conservation organisation says. Audio
Summer freedom camping to be banned in Tutukaka Coast hotspots
Peak season summer freedom camping will be banned along Tutukaka Coast under a new bylaw of Whangārei District Council.
Terry Archer joins Northland Regional Council after by-election
The former Northland Port Corporation chief won the constituency by-election ahead of seven other candidates in voting which closed at midday Wednesday.
Search on for koi carp in NZ's largest dune lake
Alarmed Northland authorities are searching for the unwanted freshwater pest fish after Zeke Voschezang, age 10, reported seeing it in Kaipara's Lake Taharoa.
Ardern at Waitangi: 'I do not shy away from need' to fix Māori issues
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she's "totally open" to going to Te Tii marae next year.
Waitangi 2021: Mara TK and Aja Wairere-Ropata
Mara TK's new album delves into one of the biggest issues facing Maori men, mental health and the response, or lack thereof, from the Government. Aja Wairere-Ropata and Mara TK play new songs… Audio
Waitangi 2021: Mohi Allen
Mohi Allen is a on mission to reinvigorate te reo Maori through music, and thats the topic of his Master's thesis. He spoke with Mani and Julian from the Treaty Grounds. Audio
Waitangi 2021: Claudia Orange
Dame Claudia Orange's writing on the Treaty of Waitangi has contributed to New Zealanders' understanding of this history for over thirty years. Dame Claudia Orange spoke with Julian Wilcox. Audio
