Northland
Northland councils team up on local government reform
Northland's four councils are presenting a shared vision, following the proposal for local government reform.
Waitangi visitors reflect on manaakitanga
Festivities continued at Waitangi, after Friday morning's official ceremony.
Waitangi Day 2026 in pictures: the waka, kapa haka and crowds
About 35,000 people came out for Waitangi Day commemorations at Waitangi, including about 700 paddlers.
Papamīharo, the place where tamariki are 'atua of the space'
At Waitangi, the colourful, immersive tent has invited mokopuna, rangatahi and whānau to slow down, reconnect and "simply be".
Speeches, celebrations and heckling: What happened at Waitangi
A day of formalities has come to a close following several speeches and fiery crowd.
'I would do it for anyone': Man who saved family from drowning
Haruru man Aaron Stott was described as a hero, but he said he just doesn't want to see people suffering.
Second meteor sighting reported within a week
Social media users have reported seeing a bright flash light up the sky in the early hours of Thursday morning.
'Hero' saves family of four from drowning
A family of four have been saved from drowning by a fast-thinking local man being described by police as a "hero".
Tama Potaka on the Treaty Principles Bill
Ahead of Waitangi Day, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka joins Mihingarangi Forbes for a wide-ranging interview. Audio
'Heartbreaking': Mentally unwell man killed stepfather after meds changed
Rita Tawhai said her son should have been in a secure facility at the time of his crime.
Māori Queen pledges proceeds of regatta to weather-impacted communities
The chair says the century-old gathering would now be a chance to give some relief to those affected by recent flooding.
Prime Minister rejects opposition claim that government is anti-Treaty
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the government is anti-Treaty and therefore anti-Māori, but the Prime Minister argues iwi leaders have worked to find "common ground".
Watch: Meeting with Māori leaders 'constructive' says Luxon
Government and diplomatic corps representatives are being welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds ahead of Waitangi day.
'Loud and proud': Teens descend on Treaty Grounds
About 60 people, many carrying banners and flags, took part in this morning's leg of a six-day hīkoi through Kerikeri's town centre.
Native Hawaiian delegation travel to Waitangi to stand in solidarity with Māori
The 17-member Indigenous Hawaiian delegation were welcomed to Te Tii Marae on Tuesday, marking the beginning of their engagement alongside Māori communities and leaders.
Tiny township's 'impressive' low petrol prices
More usually linked to surfing and a legendary pub, Mangawhai has now become the country's petrol price hot-spot. Audio
Feline sausage roll thief on the prowl
Bella the cat burglar has been bringing home a surprising midnight feast for her owners. Audio
Te Tii Marae welcomes manuhiri once again
The marae, commonly known as Te Tii, welcomed iwi from around the country in a pre-dawn pōwhiri today.
Facebook Marketplace dispute ends in car chase, gun being pointed
Armed police managed to stop a vehicle using road spikes at Taipā Bridge, Northland.
Decluttering leads to recycling opportunity for Bay of Islands shops
Post-Covid decluttering is a gift that keeps on giving for small community organisations and businesses.
