New ZealandFire crews remain at Matai fireThe fire burning in Matai in the Far North is no longer a threat to people or their homes.31 Dec 11:29 PM
New ZealandChoppers sent to fight Far North blazeFive helicopters with monsoon buckets have been dispatched to the Far North in a bid to bring a large scrub fire under control.31 Dec 06:39 PM
New ZealandHoliday road toll at 17The holiday road toll stands at 17, rising overnight with the deaths of two pedestrians in Northland.31 Dec 05:32 PM
New ZealandKiwis party in a bright New YearRevellers packed out bars and party-hot spots the length of the country last night to welcome in 2017. Fine weather in most of the 31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandVolcano ablaze, fires threaten homesNew Year's Eve fireworks are believed to have sparked a fire on Mt Wellington's volcanic cone - and in the Far North where buildings and campers were also under threat.31 Dec 09:33 AM
New ZealandNYE dune buggy crash in NorthlandNew Year's Eve has got off to a disastrous start to two people who were injured in a dune buggy crash in Northland this evening.31 Dec 07:26 AM
New ZealandParty time as 2017 starts with a bangA spectacular fireworks display off Auckland's Sky Tower and parties around the country herald the start of a new year.31 Dec 05:20 AM
New ZealandScrub fire at Peria in the Far NorthFire crews are rushing to a scrub fire at Peria, just south of Mangonui in the Far North.31 Dec 03:54 AM
New ZealandWater savings urged at PaihiaPaihia residents and visitors are urged to conserve water as a sharp increase in use strains the town's water supply. The summer 29 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandRubbish fire threatens ute, homeA fire that came within a metre of a ute and a few metres of a Kerikeri home was a blaze waiting to happen, the town's fire chief 29 Dec 08:20 PM
New ZealandTall ship hits rock in Bay of IslandsLost paint and an embarrassed skipper were the only damage when a tall ship got stuck on a rock in the Bay of Islands with 40 passengers 29 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandClosed cooking school linked to fraud probeA Northland culinary school which closed down suddenly last month, putting tutors out of work and students in limbo, was owned by 28 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandTwin coast cycle trail ready for summerCyclists will be able to pedal from one coast to the other this summer with the Twin Coast Cycle Trail Pou Herenga Tai all but complete. The 25 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandFine Boxing Day weather in storeDon't let the morning cloud fool you - it is set to be a fine Boxing Day for New Zealanders, with Central Otago tipped as the best place to be.25 Dec 06:42 PM
TourismWorld's best new hotel is in NZThe luxurious Helena Bay Lodge in Northland has been named the world's best new hotel.21 Dec 07:17 PM
New ZealandCop's heroic dash to save drowning groupKaitaia-based Highway Patrol constable Darren Critchley thought his working day was over at four o'clock on Wednesday afternoon but it was only just beginning...19 Dec 08:41 PM
BusinessTennis star's $6m NZ waterfront propertyA former world number one tennis player has bought a prime chunk of Russell waterfront for almost $6 million.19 Dec 06:07 PM
New ZealandPolice find bones at Far North propertyPolice are making inquiries after bones were found on a Far North property.17 Dec 01:22 AM
KahuSanta trades his sleigh for a wakaYou know you're in Northland when Santa arrives by waka ama with a United Tribes flag flying proudly from the back of his canoe.16 Dec 07:30 PM
EnvironmentHow many illegal dumps are out there?How many illegal dumps are there around Northland? We know of at least two - this region's second large-scale roadside tip emerged 14 Dec 01:30 AM
TravelKia ora: UrupukapukaThe Bay of Islands' biggest jewel is ideal for a classic Kiwi beach break, writes Elisabeth Easther.08 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandFar North power outage lasted 12 hoursOver 32,000 Far North homes and businesses were without power for most of yesterday, and police are investigating whether the outage was sabotage.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPower back on in Far NorthPower has been restored to the Far North after a major outage earlier today.08 Dec 03:35 AM
New ZealandInside story of the backpacker predatorMichael Harris carried out systematic drugging and abuse of backpackers who visited his Kaitaia hostel.02 Dec 07:43 AM
New ZealandTeen dairy worker chases down robbersTeenager Hautafataha Livai was feeding the pigs out the back of his family's Far North dairy when he saw two masked heads pop up from the long grass.01 Dec 05:52 AM
New Zealand'We would lock ourselves in the room'Incredibly strong young Kiwi Destiny O'Brien opened up about the abuse she endured from her own father.29 Nov 12:47 AM
New ZealandMan dies in Ahipara crash in Far NorthA man has died in a single car crash in Ahipara south east of Kaitaia.24 Nov 06:17 AM
New ZealandFootage: Northland teens tackling copsRaw footage of the moment two students launched at a police officer after another allegedly attacked the principal's car has been revealed online.18 Nov 09:33 PM
New ZealandStood-down pupil attacks principal's carThree teenagers are to appear in Youth Court after a string of incidents sparked by one of them being stood down from school.17 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandDiamond thieves 'knew what to take'Burglars who broke into a jeweller's premise went for the best quality items.16 Nov 07:54 PM
New Zealand'Take tsunami sirens seriously'JS141116NADQUAKE115.JPG A planned surf lesson for a group of international students at Sandy Bay went ahead yesterday after instructors 14 Nov 06:00 PM
CrimePartnership shows benefits in KaitaiaTwo men who showed every sign of intending to rob a Kaitaia service station were spectacularly unsuccessful, thanks to the partnership 14 Nov 12:53 AM
New ZealandFire service rush to extinguish bush blazeThree fire trucks are rushing to a bushfire in the Far North.10 Nov 01:21 AM
New ZealandTramper walks out of bush during searchAbout 30 police and Far North search and rescue volunteers and helicopter support scoured a Northland bush track for a missing tramper 31 Oct 08:00 PM
