New ZealandTourist admits importing 24kg cocaine on cruise shipDrug syndicate tried to smuggle cocaine into Australia but had to settle for Northland.08 Jul 11:00 PM
LifestyleAt-risk Northlanders can get free flu vaccinations from next weekThe amount of new flu vaccine coming to Northland will depend on demand.08 Jul 09:00 PM
TravelBustling winter in the Bay of IslandsMike Yardley spends a leisurely few days in the winter-defying Bay of Islands.07 Jul 11:34 PM
LifestyleBall dress code 'ridiculous' say unhappy studentsKerikeri High School students say the ball dress code is "ridiculous" and want it relaxed.06 Jul 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland's roadside rubbish 'a disgrace'Trash mounts as health and safety rules force cutback in highway clean-ups.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSalvation Army terminates family's emergency housing contractWork and Income pays for family in motel after Salvation Army evicts them.03 Jul 10:00 PM
CrimeMeth lab discovered in bush hut in NorthlandOfficers trekked into bush on the fringes of Russell State Forest off Nelson Rd.02 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelNorthland and Bay of Islands come top in Lonely Planet guideThe birthplace of New Zealand makes list of ten must-see destinations in Asia Pacific.01 Jul 10:37 PM
CrimeMore details emerge of Northland fraudster's pastJoanne Harrison convinced a judge her 2007 offending was a one-off. It was just the start.30 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Some days I sit down and sob': Animal rescuers at the frontlineThe Far North's unwanted and neglected dogs get a second chance at life.29 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuAccess to rural health top of the priority for Northland GPZimbabwean-born GP Dr Grahame Jelley details his journey to Northland.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGuilty plea to manslaughter of homeless Whangarei manEddie Townsend was defending his two dogs when he was punched once in the face.27 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandWaitangi Treaty Grounds country's first National Historic LandmarkWaitangi Treaty Grounds country's first national historic landmark.27 Jun 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumBlack FernsEx-Black Fern to lead NorthlandTwo of New Zealand's most experienced rugby players will be guiding Northland's season.25 Jun 10:30 PM
New ZealandPrivacy bungle: Police pay out $11,000 after releasing private detailsPolice pay out $11,000 after releasing man's private information to the media.25 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuMāori-language pundit defends ballsy Kerikeri airport signAirport operator says sign will be changed but te reo expert calls it "fantastic".24 Jun 08:00 PM
CrimeNorthland news in brief: Another Lotto winThe latest news snippets from around Northland.23 Jun 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRat 'tsunami' invading homes, threatening wildlifePest control firms rushed off feet with double the usual number of rodent-related calls.23 Jun 06:00 PM
KahuRare documents from NZ history to be auctionedA rare collection of early New Zealand printed material has been put up for auction.22 Jun 05:00 PM
RoyalsBaby Neve's goody bag: A year in gifts for the first babyThe gifts for the country's first baby have come from every corner of the globe.22 Jun 03:35 AM
Travel$4.75m airport terminal to open in KerikeriNew terminal able to handle twice or even three times the current 110,000 passengers.20 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeCattle truck driver in Northland fails impairment test during police blitzIllegal drivers detected by a 40-strong police team during a five-day traffic blitz.18 Jun 05:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSon dies in horror crash: Mum's cannabis law fightAuckland mum relives every day death of her son in crash with driver high on cannabis.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCops in togs nab wanted man during mid-winter swimBail-breacher spotted by cops taking part in a mid-winter swimming race.17 Jun 05:11 PM
Crime20 months jail for man who strangled partnerNew legislation made strangulation and suffocation a criminal offence.16 Jun 06:00 PM
EnvironmentWaste firm plan for landfill 'risk' to Kaipara HarbourKaipara mayor and iwi leaders protest against new dump just outside Northland border.14 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandA year in the life of the First BabyMeeting moviestars and juggling politics, it's been an eventful year for Neve.14 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimePlants destroyed, property restrained in Northland drug sweepDuring Operation Piano two properties were restrained under the Proceeds of Crimes Act.14 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandFamily devastated after sheep attacked three times by roaming dogsJust seven of family's 23 sheep survive - but for how much longer?12 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandHopes fade for woman missing off Matauri BayIncident prompts reminder to wear a lifejacket, bring a phone, and don't drink and fish.12 Jun 06:30 AM
CrimeJury delivers guilty verdicts for duo involved in record meth haulCullen and Fakaosilea guilty of importing methamphetamine, being part of criminal group.11 Jun 08:00 PM
LifestyleHugs all round as Queen of the North turns 107Lena Walker, of Haruru Falls, still remembers soldiers coming home from World War I.11 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandHero rescuers prise dog's jaws apart to free girl, grandmother saysGirl, 11, still recovering at home after being mauled on Otiria Rd, Moerewa.11 Jun 05:08 PM
New ZealandHalf a tonne of meth: Guilty verdicts in Ninety Mile Beach trialGuilty verdicts in Ninety Mile Beach meth trial.10 Jun 11:09 PM