New Zealand'Really busy and super positive': Paihia businesses shrug off criticism about townThere is pushback after comments about Northland’s top tourist town being run down.11 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies after his car crashes into treeThe 58-year-old was flown to hospital with critical injuries.10 Jan 09:20 PM
New ZealandFunds needed for overseas treatment for Whangārei yachtieMarcel Syron still has no use of his legs and limited use of his fingers and hands.10 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandOpponents heartbroken as Paihia breakwater proposal refloated by Shane JonesThe Paihia breakwater divided the town but is needed for road protection, minister says.08 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil defends taking dog from locked kennel on man's propertySky was a stray a Kawakawa man wanted to adopt, but council took her from a locked kennel.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Shellfish back on the menuCatch up on what's happening across Northland.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Hopefully the message is getting through' Northland buoyed by low drowning statisticsWater safety education appears to be having an impact in the north.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It was so painful' - Family of Kaitāia toddler killed in driveway recall efforts to save herTwenty-month-old girl Azalea-Reign Kiani May Samuels died after being struck by a vehicle.07 Jan 04:02 AM
New ZealandNorthland weather outlook: Warm, wet this monthThe last 10 to 15 days of January are ones to watch in terms of possible heavy rain.06 Jan 09:10 PM
New ZealandMember of the public rescue Bay of Island boaties from water after 111 call disconnectsThe three people were stranded after their 7m boat sank.06 Jan 07:33 AM
New ZealandRisk of storms and heavy rain for Auckland, Northland, Bay of PlentyMetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northland and the Bay of Islands.06 Jan 06:14 AM
New ZealandDotterel chick dies on Northland beach - warning issued to bewareIt was important that people were aware of any nests and take precautions to avoid them.05 Jan 01:09 AM
New ZealandNews briefs from Northland - shellfish warning, Canopy Night Market back and boating disaster avertedNews snippets from Northland04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Retired weed buster' disputes fine for poisoning trees near historic Stone StoreThe man who DoC fined $800 for poisoning trees in Kerikeri has disputed the fine.04 Jan 12:14 AM
New Zealand'Deeply impacted whānau': Council to improve road after two young cousins dieAfter deaths of two cousins in Far North swimming hole, council to make road safer.03 Jan 01:36 AM
New Zealand6-month-old baby dies in hospital following crash in Waima, Far NorthThe recent fatality in Northland this year brings the holiday road toll to 19.02 Jan 08:40 PM
New ZealandCrime, bad road behaviour among key concerns for North's communities over summerBurnouts, alcoho and roaming dogs are some of the things locals are worried about.01 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHave $500,000 to spare? You too could charter a superyacht this summerWealthy Kiwis are among clients who spend eye-watering amounts to charter superyachts.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Bustling': Bay of Islands welcomes holiday crowds after big setbacksTourist towns such as Paihia and Russell are filling up with international visitors.29 Dec 07:25 PM
New ZealandNews briefs: R. Tucker Thompson success, Lake Ōmāpere agreement and Lotto luckNews snippets from Northland26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice urge caution after Northland's horror Christmas weekendTwo Northland road deaths and suspected drowning spur police safety call.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland beware - thunder and heavy rain likely on Christmas afternoon/eveningThunderstorm, heavy rain watch for Northland on Christmas afternoon24 Dec 08:51 PM
New ZealandTwo deaths on Northland's roads bring horror start to holiday periodTwo people lost their lives on Northland's roads this weekend, prompting a police warning.23 Dec 09:54 PM
New ZealandDead wallabies spotted on side of roads: Northland urged to be alert for pestEvidence suggests the wallaby sightings are genuine.21 Dec 01:04 AM
New ZealandKiwi makes unlikely bedfellow in Bay of IslandsThe iconic bird made itself at home in Northland.19 Dec 03:25 AM
New ZealandRuakākā brigade chief steps down after 35 years as a firefighter'It’s time for the next generation of firefighters to take charge.'18 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandVegan ate too many berries, rushing home for sex: Wildest excuses for speeding revealedExcuses, excuses, but a new police campaign is no laughing matter.09 Dec 12:37 AM
NPCReflecting on an All Blacks career that almost wasAlthough Quarrie retired from rugby at 28, he had many great experiences.03 Dec 10:41 PM
KahuFocus on environment and te reo learning sees Far North principal win major awardPanguru principal Mina Pomare-Peita earns major award for school's te reo-based education03 Dec 10:40 PM
New ZealandElectricity from huge Kaitāia solar farm now powering the countryIt is New Zealand's largest solar farm.25 Nov 10:59 PM
New Zealand‘Precious' kauri gum allegedly stolen from Waitangi returned, police sayMuseum staff have been left appalled at what they say was a 'shameless' daytime theft.24 Nov 05:22 AM
New ZealandSignficant final report on Ngāpuhi treaty claims to be handed over at WaitangiThe report details findings of the Tribunal’s inquiry into Treaty breaches and more.23 Nov 10:28 PM
New ZealandPōhutukawa tree believed to be 600 years old topples into sea"It was a lot of noise, and she went magnificently. She just toppled."22 Nov 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The isolated north': Business leaders call for urgent investment in critical road infrastructureNorthland businesses are rallying to get better state highways for the 'isolated north'.19 Nov 04:00 PM
