PremiumPremiumNew ZealandResidents call for more police presence to catch speeding driversProposal to reduce speed on a number of high-risk Northland roads.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil threatens Facebook group with legal actionFacebook post critical of senior manager over dog issue sparks defamation warning.29 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsPorts of Auckland's nemesis speaks out: Why he's fighting 'idiots' and congestionWayne Brown comes out swinging against critics of closing Auckland cargo ports.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDog in council pound was sick, starving with puppies deadAnimal advocates want "justice for Rosie" after her 54-day stay in council's pound.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentCourt gives Northland boat builder green light to use reserveLegal battle spanning more than two decades in Northland almost over31 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRace for mayor sparked by misery-making C-bombThe inside story of the inquiry into one councillor's claim of "corruption".10 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The five most sought-after jobs in local politicsThe most competitive jobs in local politics aren't necessarily the highest paid.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHorses injured, put down after massive electrical stormDozens of horses injured in storm and at least three put down; another killed by dogs.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuRacism cuts Māori out of local elections, says Far North mayoral candidateRacism claim: Far North council is "white man, white man, white woman, white man".07 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionBuilding product company faces criminal chargesCommerce Commission charged Global Fibre8 Limited and its director Tangi Tuake.30 Jul 03:41 AM
KahuDestiny's Tamakis put up ex gang boss for Far North mayorBrian and Hannah Tamaki put up a mayoral candidate in Far North electoral race.10 Jul 09:27 PM
EnvironmentKaitaia students urge councillors to take climate actionKaitaia College teens given impromptu speaking slot but no climate emergency declared.03 Jul 09:00 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
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
CrimeNorthland news in brief: Armed police callout, new corporate services GM for FNDCNews briefs from around Te Tai Tokerau.03 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandPaihia couple devastated as pampered trees poisonedCouple returned from overseas to find holes drilled in dead and dying trees.10 Mar 05:00 PM
All BlacksGoodhue scoops three Far North Sports AwardsThe All Black midfielder won three awards at the ceremony in Kaitaia on Friday.27 Nov 05:30 PM
New ZealandWarning after dog bites off man's fingerDog owner urges caution after bull terrier rips off his finger at Onerahi Domain.18 Sep 06:00 PM
BusinessRetirement village reveals plan for 'silver tsunami'Village wants to buy up to 42 neighbouring properties and triple its number of units.17 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandSpiritual leader's massive new $35m NZ baseIlchi Lee plans to spend up to $35m building 'Earth Village' near Puketi Forest.05 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Swamp Palace' cinema shut over safety fearsTroubled Far North venue once charged higher admission prices for Aucklanders.23 Jul 01:02 AM
New ZealandNo exercise and high kill rates at Far North dog poundsBay of Islands Watchdogs is concerned over the pounds' welfare standards.12 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandPokie machines carted out of pubThe owners decided to get rid of the machines after an incident last week.30 May 08:00 PM
BusinessU-turn by Warehouse, landlord saves 33 jobsNews of the closure had sparked fears for employees and Kaikohe locals without transport.05 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Hero' pooch saves man attacked by dogsChris Radich suffered wounds to both hands when he was attacked by three dogs.25 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandInquiry follows council boss' alleged 'homosexual' remarkAlleged comments by a council boss at public meetings have sparked an inquiry.20 Oct 02:49 AM
PoliticsIntervention urged for Far North councilPetition will urge minister Tolley to take control of 'dysfunctional' local body.19 Jul 10:00 PM
KahuParapara blaze leaves family homelessNews briefs: Fire damages Parapara home, pool closes and new Land Wars fund.11 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandElderly man's dog attacked againJim Morgan, 93, and his pet were attacked by a dog last year - now it's happened again24 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog attacks 4-year-old girlA 4-year-old girl has been attacked by a dog near Kerikeri09 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain expected in NorthlandThe MetService has issued a severe weather watch for Northland with heavy rain expected to lash parts of the region today. Incidentally15 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial zones proposed to tackle povertyMayors in three of New Zealand's poorest districts - the Far North, Rotorua and Gisborne - want to take over central Government agencies in their areas to eradicate "entrenched poverty".02 Feb 08:05 AM
New ZealandCouncil warns of sales of untreated waterA Northland council is warning residents to be weary of the water they buy to replenish rainwater tanks as they believe their supplies may be being siphoned and sold untreated.25 Jan 09:52 AM