Northland AgeMeth contamination remains embedded in NZ housing, new data showsAbout half of all homes tested from 2023 to 2025 showed meth residue.22 Jan 04:00 AM
Northland AgeBackyard weigh station to 300-strong club: Ahipara game fishers turn 20The club has grown from a backyard idea to more than 300 members.21 Jan 10:00 PM
Northland AgeCaution remains as Far North assesses storm damageFourteen Far North roads are affected; two closed and eight restricted.21 Jan 04:00 PM
Northland AgeNews briefs from the Far North – Heart Foundation appeal, waka ama warning and Earth Tongue performanceNews snippets from the Far North.21 Jan 03:00 PM
Northland AgeFamilies’ lucky escape as flash flood tears through Northland campground tentsWater surged through the creekside campsite in just 11 minutes.20 Jan 11:00 PM
Northland AgeChildren claim they were 'denied food, beaten and abandoned' by Oranga Tamariki caregiversA trio is now on trial, on multiple charges, after two children alleged years of abuse.20 Jan 06:00 AM
Northland AgeSpring-loaded scarificator offers grim window into missionary-era medicineIt was found at 1820s-built Kemp House, New Zealand's oldest surviving home.19 Jan 10:00 PM
Northland AgeFar North news in brief: Solar export limit increase, kayak workshops, pedestrian killedNews snippets from the Far North. 19 Jan 03:00 PM
Northland AgeNorthland communities dig in as flooding, slips and more severe weather looms An Ōakura local measured 289mm of rain on Sunday, the worst deluge in more than 40 years.19 Jan 04:00 AM
Northland AgeAuckland Harbour Bridge at risk of closure as high winds hit cityNZTA has warned Auckland drivers Harbour Bridge lane closures are possible. 18 Jan 10:26 PM
Northland AgeFar North farmer’s war diaries become grandson’s labour of loveFrom Ōkaihau to the Western Front: One gentle farmer’s extraordinary war journey.16 Jan 10:00 PM
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
