New ZealandImmunisation curbs measles outbreakExtra immunisation clinics in early June helped prevent new cases of measles in Northland after an outbreak in May, health officials 22 Aug 08:27 PM
New ZealandCouncils assure residents of water safetyCouncils around the North Island are assuring residents of the safety of their water supplies following a gastro outbreak in Hawke's Bay.19 Aug 05:57 AM
New ZealandKaitaia youth struggle for adult supportA Kaitaia schoolgirl who has organised three community meetings about a spate of suspected youth suicides in the town says she is frustrated that adult agencies have not been more supportive.19 Aug 02:38 AM
New ZealandStudents hope bumper stickers will alert localsAs part of the Youth Enterprise Scheme two Kerikeri High School Year 13 students have come up with a plan they say should help to 18 Aug 09:32 PM
New ZealandFive sudden deaths in Kaitaia confirmedPolice have confirmed that five young males aged between 17 and 25 have died suddenly in Kaitaia in the past 12 weeks.18 Aug 06:17 AM
New ZealandSuicide cluster hits Far NorthKaitaia is a community in crisis, says a community leader, after a spate of suspected suicides in the Far North town.18 Aug 02:27 AM
New ZealandRollover driver faces trainingA logging truck driver will go through "intensive training" before he returns to the road after a truck rollover in Northland, says 16 Aug 08:05 PM
New ZealandJust one challenger for Far North's mayoraltyThree years ago, there were seven Far North mayoral candidates. This year there are two - incumbent John Carter and Kerikeri man 15 Aug 10:26 PM
New ZealandKura gets $6.9m upgradeThe board chairman of a Northland school which lost several buildings in a fire says it is "awesome" knowing the school will be getting 15 Aug 09:03 PM
New ZealandMore jobs will cut crime, say businessesKaikohe business owners have welcomed more police for the town, but say a boost to the local economy is needed to tackle the town's 10 Aug 11:01 PM
New ZealandHaircut raises funds for sick teacherTen-year-old Kaitaia boy Alexander Campbell-Lewis had his first haircut on Thursday, some years earlier than Samoan custom demands08 Aug 10:10 PM
New ZealandMore to town than crime, says localNaomi Austen-Reid is proud to call Kaitaia home so, when she saw the Far North town getting a bad rap, she wanted people to focus 08 Aug 09:09 PM
New ZealandBackup arrives for Northland copsWelcome relief as new police help Northland officers stretched by a jump in serious crime.08 Aug 08:49 PM
New ZealandPromising league player's conviction quashedThe High Court has ruled a young Northlander's conviction for unlawful assembly during a brawl by rival gangs was disproportionate 03 Aug 10:16 PM
TravelBar/fly: The Duke of Marlborough, RussellIn New Zealand's original seat of power, Winston Aldworth finds a pub to celebrate.29 Jul 03:00 AM
TravelSea Spray Suites, PaihiaWinston Aldworth checks into a property with postcard views of prime New Zealand scenery.28 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandIs this the murder capital of NZ?This town is reeling from its 10th homicide in just seven years, a situation that has a senior police officer concerned at the level of violence.25 Jul 08:41 PM
New ZealandRough seas toss up whaleA 22-metre long blue whale washed up on a private Far North beach has excited a marine mammal expert but also sparked a health warning as the giant sea creature decomposes.12 Jul 08:55 PM
New ZealandPlan to smuggle cannabis in tyres failsBehaviour that a member of the public regarded as suspicious led to the seizure of tens of thousands of dollars worth of cannabis in Kaitaia last week.11 Jul 09:31 PM
New ZealandP lab found in holiday homeSuspicious behaviour at a coastal holiday home has led to the discovery of a methamphetamine lab in Northland.11 Jul 08:32 PM
New ZealandFrom couch potato to PhDWhen Blaine Rakena's 5-year-old son told his class all his Dad did was stay home and watch television the Kaikohe man knew he had to change.11 Jul 08:00 PM
CrimeThief takes TV from dying patientsProperty is stolen from Kaitaia Hospital on a regular basis.06 Jul 08:39 PM
New ZealandSearch for Kiwifruit saboteurNorthland farmer who lost hundreds of thousands in income is offering a $50,000 reward for evidence that leads to a conviction.03 Jul 08:48 PM
New ZealandMore arrests likely in record meth seizureMore people may be arrested as a team of more than 20 detectives continue to investigate a record methamphetamine bust in the Far North.15 Jun 04:48 AM
New ZealandNorthland tipster fearful of retributionA Northland fisherman who tipped police off to suspicious boaties on 90 Mile Beach which led to a record seizure of methamphetamine is fearful of gang retribution.14 Jun 11:49 PM
New ZealandMum foils son's plan to take murder rapWhen Lee Rata was severely beaten last year, Seddon Beazley took the opportunity to further his standing with the Mongrel Mob. However, his mother knew different.08 Jun 10:21 PM
New ZealandAlarming videos show forest collapseTwo dramatic videos have been released showing how Northland's forests are collapsing due to chronic underfunding of the Department of Conservation and lack of pest control.06 Jun 08:49 PM
New ZealandKids' ailments a warning: Ex-smokerKaitaia mother Emma-Jade Nathan regrets contributing to her children's asthma and breathing problems through smoking30 May 09:21 PM
New ZealandMeasles jab rates too low to stop spreadThe low immunisation rate of Northland teenagers could help a measles outbreak spread across the region, health officials fear.26 May 09:45 PM
