The Hawaiian waka Hōkūleʻa is returning to Aotearoa 40 years after its maiden visit.

Hawaiian waka comes to Waitangi, 40 years after sparking voyaging revival

Forty years after its first visit sparked the revival of Māori ocean voyaging, the Hawaiian waka Hōkūleʻa is due back at Waitangi this Friday as part of an epic four-year voyage around the Pacific.

Thu, Nov 13

1:30

Outgoing councillor Mark Vincent, who missed out on a seat by two votes, has been refused a recount.

Third recount refused in Northland's tightest local election

In the final count, councillor Mark Vincent lost his seat in the Otamatea Ward by just two votes to council newcomer Denise Rogers.

Thu, Nov 6

The 75-year-old died in 2022 when the half-tonne mower he was fixing slipped off a forklift, pinning him underneath.

Fatal crush by ride-on mower 'entirely preventable' - Coroner

Ian McLarnon died in 2022 aged 75 when the half-tonne mower landed on him.

Mon, Nov 3

1:30

Mayor Craig Jepson leaves the meeting, saying members of the public had become too unruly.

Mayor's emergency election meeting folds after 25 minutes

One councillor turned up in a Mickey Mouse T-shirt, before a man in a World War II outfit halted proceedings.

Fri, Oct 17

1:31

Outgoing Kaipara mayor calls emergency meeting into election conduct

Outgoing Kaipara mayor calls emergency meeting into election conduct

Mayor Craig Jepson requested an emergency meeting behind closed doors to approve lodging a complaint and requesting an investigation.

Thu, Oct 16