New ZealandPerfect for some, messy elsewhereIt's a perfect summer's day in Waitangi and Auckland, but messy weather with gales and rain are expected in some parts of the country.05 Feb 10:06 PM
New ZealandSunny skies for nation's holidayWaitangi Day will be another cracker for most of New Zealand, but Wellington again misses out on any golden weather.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaitangi weekend weather a real pearlerThe sun has come out to play and is here to stay, with a scorcher of a long weekend across the country.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSunblock needed for Waitangi weekendThe weather's going to be (finally) glorious for most of the country.02 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuThe far-reaching wake of the wakaAmong the hundreds of waka paddlers taking part in this year's Waitangi Day festivities will be half a dozen who stand out. They'll 02 Feb 08:11 AM
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 ZealandAlert local leads cops to dairy robbersFour young women have been arrested for the aggravated robbery of a Paihia dairy thanks to an alert local who noticed a suspicious 01 Feb 08:15 PM
New ZealandFire breaks out overnight in Far North at Lake OhiaFire has raced through native scrubland in the bed of a dried-out lake in the Far North.01 Feb 04:15 PM
New ZealandSudden deaths of two young girlsThe sudden deaths of two young girls in the past few weeks - in unrelated incidents - are being investigated.01 Feb 07:58 AM
New ZealandReal estate agent and husband not guiltyA real estate agent and her husband have been acquitted of charges relating to dealing the illicit drug methamphetamine, after a jury found them not guilty.01 Feb 06:27 AM
KahuLabour and Greens won't cut election dealsLabour and the Greens say they have dropped plans to cut electoral "deals" in marginal seats,30 Jan 04:31 AM
KahuNorthland briefsPlea after man punched Police are appealing for information after an 18-year-old was punched in the neck as he worked on his tablet29 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Illegal' payments to teachers uncoveredTroubled schools: A school where teachers were allegedly given "illegal" payments is one of nine under Government control.29 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandNZ has new PM 'but no leader' - LittleAndrew Little attacks Bill English, as he reveals his battle with prostate cancer left him determined to strive for a system fair for everyone.29 Jan 01:37 AM
New ZealandUnder-fire yoga movement sets up in NZMovement at centre of failed US lawsuits rejects 'cult' claims.28 Jan 01:15 AM
PoliticsClendon to stand for Greens in NorthlandA_100914HOSSPLCLENDON.JPG: Green Party list MP David Clendon will stand for the party in the Northland electorate again in this year's 27 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPups rescued from rubbish fateA couple of boxer-cross puppies have been plucked from a certain death at Northland dump where they'd been abandoned in a black rubbish bag.27 Jan 10:44 PM
New ZealandFirst date leads to shellfish banA romantic first date along a Russell beach has sparked a toxic seafood alert that has seen a ban on collecting shellfish from the entire Bay of Islands.27 Jan 09:21 PM
New ZealandBeachfront blaze no longer threat to homesSome of the blaze is now contained and houses don't need to be evacuated.27 Jan 10:20 AM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Times to avoid roadsWith two consecutive long weekends approaching for some Kiwis, the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is urging travellers to plan their journeys.26 Jan 07:14 PM
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
New ZealandMeth trial: Real estate agent breaks downAn estate agent facing meth and perjury charges broke down in tears while adamantly denying she bought or used drugs.25 Jan 04:23 AM
New ZealandArrest warrant issued for Tasman yachtieAlan Langdon, who is accused of taking his 6-year-old daughter to Australia, didn't turn up to court.24 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandThree people rescued as boat hits rocksThree saved as boat hit rocks and starts taking on water in the Bay of Islands.23 Jan 04:20 PM
New ZealandEstate agent charged with dealing methPaihia woman 'vehemently denies' using coded real-estate terms to organise buying P from drugs kingpin.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCat overboard in nature sanctuaryA pussy could be on the loose in a Northland nature sanctuary.22 Jan 12:47 AM
New ZealandFirefighters 'drinking' before critical auditA firefighter appeared drunk and others could not demonstrate basic critical skills during an audit, an official report says.19 Jan 06:09 AM
New ZealandNorth to get a burst of rain and thunderAuckland and Northland are about to get much-needed rain with a line of thunderstorms off the coast of the North Island.18 Jan 08:36 PM
KahuKingi Ihaka has come home to Te KaoKingi Ihaka, who died in Auckland on Tuesday morning, has returned to Te Kao, where he was born in 1942. He is remembered as a distinguished 18 Jan 08:03 PM
New ZealandRachel leaves jandals on famous Kaeo fenceSupermodel Rachel Hunter might not have left her heart in Kaeo when she visited the Far North town recently - but she did leave her 11 Jan 07:03 PM
New ZealandPhotography winner a toot in the bathDelightful moment captured on film, winning mum a brand new camera.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTotal fire ban across Northland from tonightSUP080117NADFIRE3.JPGA number of suspicious or carelessly-lit fires, like this one at Pipiwai on Saturday has sparked a total fire 09 Jan 03:26 AM
New ZealandNorthland's Twin Coast Trail opensAfter many missed deadlines, the ribbon is cut on the route from Opua to the Hokianga.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighting pilot's fishy surpriseA fire fighting helicopter pilot had an unexpected passenger hitch a ride in his monsoon bucket on Monday.05 Jan 11:28 PM
