New Zealand'Ecstatic' volunteers at the Quarry Gardens as it reaches five starsWhangārei Quarry Gardens one step away from achieving the highest star rating24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from Northland: Popular Touch a Truck returns; and home invasion investigatedNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat's in a name? Locals debate Kororāreka v Russell in series of public meetingsMajority supported change but concerns raised about cost, process and social division.24 Jan 04:02 AM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Celebrating Chris Leitch; and Wāhine exhibition on showNews snippets from across Northland and surrounds.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGabriel's back! Northland’s favourite locomotive set to return this weekendHuge cost of new boiler meant even Gabriel’s biggest fans feared it would never run again.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAll the fun of the Extravaganza Fair in WhangāreiPlenty of fun at the Extravaganza Fair in Whangārei23 Jan 01:01 AM
New ZealandNews briefs from Northland: Child trapped in giant bronze sea shell and SH10 delays this weekNews snippets from Northland22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAfter long battle with neck cancer Whangārei,-based Social Credit leader Chris Leitch diesHe campaigned tirelessly till the end.20 Jan 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer PM backs proposal to restore Russell’s original nameLord John Russell, its current namesake, was a British politician who never visited NZ.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTragic start to 2023 as two die in Northland crashVehicle hitting tree claims two lives in Ahipara, Far North03 Jan 06:57 PM
New ZealandWhangārei crash Northland's second fatality of Christmas/New Year HolidayPolice were called to Puna Rere Drive where the crash happened around 8.50pm.27 Dec 10:01 PM
KahuThree Waters: Northland leaders worried small settlements will miss outThree Waters reforms may leave out small Northland communities - regional council leaders.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo call yet on whether Three Waters HQ will be in Northland or AucklandSome roles will be able to work effectively from anywhere.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Absolutely nuts’: Angler lands 464.5kg marlin after 10-hour battleSkipper said Tuydor’s monumental effort was the greatest he’d seen in the angler's chair.19 Dec 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuCourt ruling paves way for new no-take areas, commercial fishing banLandmark court decision effectively creates a new marine reserve in Northland.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher named as man who imported child sexual abuse imagesImages Included many from the worst possible category.12 Dec 03:13 AM
New ZealandMan killed while sandboarding ignored order not to go down dunes, court hearsNorthland company on trial after Korean tourist dies at Northalnd's Te Paki sand dunes05 Dec 05:19 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow you can help someone as they fight through an eating disorderThis year wait times in Northland average about 11 days26 Nov 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'17 years of hell': Contractor owed $6m by council seeks to have their building soldHigh Court gives Whangārei man permission to apply to sell council buildings over debt.24 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeNorthland seniors fight back against scammersScams accounted for a financial loss of $11.9 million last year.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSt John Cadet training sees Northland nine-year-old save grandmother's lifeNorthland nine-year-old saves Gran's life thanks to her St John Cadet training.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo men in custody after house catches fire during Northland drug bustTwo men are in custody after a house caught fire during a drug bust in Northland.13 Nov 01:55 AM
New Zealand‘High attack rate’: Northland on watch after cruise ship visits with Covid-19 outbreakAn estimated 800 of the combined 4600 passengers and crew have tested positive.12 Nov 12:25 AM
New ZealandFloodwaters submerge sleeping tourists' carNorthland storm sees dramatic rescue as floodwaters swamp cars at reserve11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA breeding ground for crime and unrest: Broadcaster's take on NorthlandA well-known broadcaster has said the Far North is 'a breeding ground for crime'.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFur seal on Northland's Mangakahia Rd more than 30km from ocean homeIt is the first time a seal has been seen in the area.06 Nov 04:00 PM
Kahu'That's our kaupapa': Mid North golf club raise funds for boy with serious bleeding disorderA fundraising golf tournament is helping a young Kaikohe boy and a Kerikeri charity.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBlack FernsAround 17,000 turn out in Whangārei for World Cup matchesThere was a huge turnout for the Black Ferns and other games on the weekend in Whangārei.23 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuNew Far North mayor and district councillors get welcome pōwhiri at WaitangiNew Far north mayor and councillors welcomes with pōwhiri at Waitangi19 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuBout time: Northland slugger taking on former world champKaitaia boxer Mea Motu back in the ring ahead of overseas bout19 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuBlack Fern Krystal Murray hopes Rugby World Cup in Northland inspires next generation of women playersNorthland Black Fern Krystal Murray speaks ahead of Saturday's game against Scotland.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland leader Sonny Tau's trial aborted - but no fault of either Counsel or the defendantA trial for Northland leader Sonny Tau has been aborted due to legal reasons.18 Oct 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEmergency doctor calls for better animal control resources in the Far North to curb dog attacksA worrying number of dog attacks on Far North residents has prompted calls for resourcing.17 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandProminent Northland leader charged with indecent assault on teenage girlRaniera (Sonny) Tau is on trial in Northland for indecent assault allegations.17 Oct 03:21 AM