PremiumPremiumNorthland AgeWatch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruitsPolice say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.16 Jan 04:00 PM
Northland AgeKerikeri and Waipapa face Level 2 water bans as demand surgesLevel 2 rules ban outdoor sprinklers and irrigation in both towns.16 Jan 02:05 AM
Northland AgeBroadwood town brightened by recycled Kaitaia community mosaic tilesVolunteers built theft-proof mosaic tables and planters at Broadwood's pool.16 Jan 01:59 AM
Northland AgeHelp needed to keep Waitangi Day celebrations zero waste this yearLast year close to 90% of event waste was diverted from landfill.14 Jan 10:00 PM
Northland AgeRural tower attacks cut lifeline to emergency calls in Northland communitiesRepairing damaged towers is costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.14 Jan 04:00 PM
Northland AgeFar North news in brief: Road closures, Carnival Day, Auctions raise thousands News snippets from the Far North. 14 Jan 03:00 PM
Northland AgeAnimal advocacy group questions council’s ‘new’ dog desexing deal with SPCAFree council-SPCA vouchers cover dog desexing and microchipping at two vets.14 Jan 03:00 AM
Northland AgeKerikeri heatwave sparks anger as Fairy Pools swimming access cut offKerikeri’s Fairy Pools Lane has now been closed to swimmers indefinitely.14 Jan 12:00 AM
Northland Age'Every person has had a gutsful': Northland woman takes roaming dog fight to MPsTracy Clarke wants tougher dog laws, including mandatory desexing and fencing.13 Jan 10:00 PM
Northland Age‘If in doubt, stay out’: Lifeguards save kayaker, then teach beach safetyA kayaker in trouble was fortunate the Surf Life Saving team turned up for training.13 Jan 04:00 PM
Northland AgeYoung Kaikohe changemaker honoured with Far North lifetime awardKaikohe man's lifetime achievement award for work of education for disabled Māori kids13 Jan 01:53 AM
Northland AgeFootpaths vanish under weeds, forcing walkers on to state highway Locals claim they have logged years of complaints with Far North District Council.12 Jan 05:49 PM
Northland AgeFar North briefs: New appointment at Northland Inc, Search and Rescue heroesNews snippets from the Far North.12 Jan 03:00 PM
Northland Age'Every break-in or theft causes harm': Witness helps police after robberyPolice say detailed eyewitness information led to a rapid arrest in Ōkaihau.12 Jan 12:50 AM
Northland AgeMore than 80,000 impacted by Manage My Health breach in NorthlandHealth NZ says an estimated 86,000 Northlanders have been affected.10 Jan 11:31 PM
Northland Age‘It’s beyond a joke’: Repeated power cuts leave Far North residents in 'anxious state'One Kerikeri outage on January 3 cut power to 1267 homes for 2.5 hours.09 Jan 04:00 PM
Northland Age'They've failed miserably': Northland patients furious over hacked medical portalManage My Health yesterday began emailing 50% of affected patients.09 Jan 03:00 AM
Northland Age‘What the?’ Fisherman’s 96kg marlin turns heads on drive homeHe hauled in the 96.1kg marlin after a 40-minute fight off the Hokianga coast.09 Jan 01:44 AM
Northland AgeLocal butcher to boss: Northlander takes over Kaikohe supermarket he started inThe Kaikohe supermarket will close on February 15 and reopen on February 24.08 Jan 02:00 AM
Northland AgeRunaway 800kg bull at rodeo sparks fresh calls for sport to be bannedSafe says five animals died from severe injuries in last season's rodeos.07 Jan 04:00 PM
Northland AgeFar North news briefs: Mangonui festival, water safety funding and building changesNews snippets from the Far North.07 Jan 03:00 PM
Northland Age'Waiting game': Northland patients left in dark as 45 GP clinics hit by health data hackManage My Health has not named the clinics hit, leaving many patients in limbo.07 Jan 03:12 AM
Northland AgeHundreds gather in Northland to remember the Battle of Ruapekapeka PāThe 180th anniversary events commemorate the final engagement of the 1845-46 Northern War.07 Jan 01:57 AM
Northland Age45 GP practices affected by Manage My Health cyber hack identified in one regionUrgent High Court injunctions have revealed the scale of two recent cyber attacks.06 Jan 11:29 PM
Northland AgeCourage in action: Boys awarded for calm response to playground emergencyThe nine-year-olds raised the alarm after spotting a younger boy in distress.06 Jan 04:58 AM
Northland AgeThirteen injured after truck and van crash in Far NorthSeven patients were taken to Kaitāia Hospital, including three in moderate condition.05 Jan 10:00 PM
Northland AgeNew council fees coming for some Far North builds from May The new Utu Whakawhanake policy starts charging some projects from May 29.05 Jan 10:00 PM
Northland Age'Smells like a swamp': Residents still shun Paihia tap water for bottledA new plant with carbon dosing is only expected to be designed by 2026.05 Jan 04:00 PM
Northland AgeFar North news briefs - new food mission, gamefish event and summer readingNews snippets from the Far North05 Jan 03:00 PM
Northland Age'He just wanted to get away': Runaway bull sparks panic at rodeoThe 800kg bull escaped through a weak fence during the Kaitāia event.05 Jan 04:30 AM
Northland AgeMeet the Puzzleman of New ZealandLouis Toorenburg was a toddler when given a puzzle that started a lifelong obsession.05 Jan 12:30 AM
Northland AgeRemote, resilient, remarkable: What keeps Far North's Te Hāpua goingFamilies drive 90 minutes one-way to Kaitāia for major grocery shopping trips.02 Jan 03:00 AM
Northland AgeToo much screen time? Experts suggest stepping back this summerDr Lena Waizenegger says summer breaks are the ideal time to try a digital detox.01 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthland AgeAn epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZAn astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for the then-missing Marokopa family.01 Jan 04:06 AM
