New ZealandSurfing trip turns into beach rescue for Northland off-duty officersThe off-duty police were surfing at Coopers Beach when they saw two caught in the rip.16 Apr 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘The beauty in the ordinary’: Biscuit ads spotlight real Kiwi livesThe Life Needs a Biscuit series features 24 unscripted Kiwi mini-docos.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North council confirms Māori voiceOpposition at the Far North District Council meeting was limited to a lone councillor. Video / David FisherWatch15 Apr 01:55 AM
New ZealandLithium‑powered service cart under scrutiny after fire guts Te Arai restaurant14 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandOperator of Northland's Rāwene Hospital seeks financial survival plan13 Apr 08:20 PM
New ZealandStorm in a teacup or serious threat? Why Northland keeps declaring emergencies13 Apr 06:57 AM
New Zealand'More than a restaurant': Te Arai Links vow to rebuild after Ric's blaze, formal investigation underway13 Apr 12:07 AM
New ZealandCyclone Vaianu brings slips, flooding and closures across Northland roadsStay up-to-date on the latest road closures.12 Apr 03:44 AM
New ZealandNorth Island wakes to rain, gales and swells as cyclone nearsCyclone Vaianu is set to make landfall today. Video / Metservice / NZ HeraldWatch11 Apr 04:11 PM
New Zealand'It happens constantly': Kerikeri businesses call for action on crime spreeAll Good Petfood owner Luanne Vacy-Lyle says police never followed up on CCTV footage.11 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Tired, anxious, still hurting’: Cyclone Vaianu bears down on storm-scarred NorthlandWhirinaki still has six displaced whānau after March's devastating floods.10 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandFuel shock: Northlanders face extra $1000 a year as Iran conflict lifts pricesA Northland economist says the region will be hit harder than most by soaring fuel prices.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'There’s a growing need here': Charities brace as child poverty climbs in NorthlandThe Salvation Army warns child hardship has hit a 10-year high across New Zealand.09 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Economic recovery won't rescue the kids left behind and living in povertyOPINION: Charities report families are now choosing between food and fuel as prices rise.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFuel drive-offs amid high prices forces Northland petrol station to switch to prepay“It’s been getting worse, the higher the price goes,” says Mangawhai GAS owner.08 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘It just suckers people in’: Afterpay’s grip on a struggling townSome Kaikohe residents are now using Afterpay to cover basics like petrol.08 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandAll eyes on Cyclone Vaianu as sodden Northland braces for more rain and galesSix roads in the Far North are closed because of flooding caused by today's rain.07 Apr 04:03 AM
New Zealand'Deeply disappointed': Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown slams Kaitāia flood protection workBrown says Kaitāia’s NorthPark has suffered millions in flood damage.06 Apr 12:07 AM
New ZealandAnger grows at triple-toll plan for stretch of State Highway 1Public submissions on the toll proposal are open until April 15.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHusband claims hospitals failed to see wife's trauma before 'month of hell' deathMark Lagerstedt alleges his wife's severe PTSD was ignored in hospital.05 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'The crown jewel': Northland oyster burger takes out top seafood gongEatery's oyster burger has been on the menu since 2019 and has become its ‘crown jewel’.04 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Hopeful and encouraging': Buyer circling at-risk Kaitāia timber millsAn investment group including local business people is in talks to buy Juken.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeading away for Easter? What to expect with fuel prices, traffic, road closuresKiwis have been advised to stay cautious and plan ahead for the Easter long weekend.01 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandWorried about war and rising prices? Families urged to build emergency fund as costs surgeWestpac data shows 42% of Northlanders have less than $500 in savings.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It looks like a marina after a hurricane': Kaikohe Gliding Club break-in leaves club reelingThieves rammed vehicles through the hangar, wrecking multiple gliders.30 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘Bloody heartbreaking’: Far North whānau struggling to access basics after stormsFar North Mayor Moko Tepania says 'we will get through this'. 30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom floods to fire: Fresh health fears in storm-battered Northland communityNine Whirinaki homes damaged by the floods, one destroyed in a fire.30 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandState of emergency lifted in Whangārei; focus turns to recoveryWhangārei has now moved into a 28-day formal recovery phase.29 Mar 11:30 PM
New ZealandNorthland flooding: More than 24,000 living in high flood-risk zonesAbout 17% of roads and 45% of stormwater pipes in Northland at flood risk now.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Potentially saved lives': Kaitāia flood scheme holds in extraordinary delugeAwanui River flows peaked at 410cu m a second, almost double the 1958 flood.29 Mar 02:30 AM