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
New ZealandAccused manhandled victim: WitnessPaul Harris is on trial in the High Court at Whangarei having pleaded not guilty to the murder of Joseph Rowland Keogh last year.26 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandFour arrested over Northland kidnappingFour men charged over kidnapping in Kaikohe.24 May 10:08 PM
New ZealandTrial starts following possum hunting deathA Northland man out shooting possums with his family at night was confronted by a neighbour who tried to wrestle a slug gun off the hunter before stabbing him, a jury has heard.24 May 08:51 PM
New ZealandTreaty settlement stalled by concernsThe completion of a settlement of major Treaty of Waitangi claims is in the balance after a hui was held to resolve issues over its management.15 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandThe adrenaline-rush burglarsYoung men full of bravado stole boats, fishing gear, outboard motors and tools worth nearly $80,000 for an adrenaline rush.12 May 08:52 PM
New ZealandTourist admits careless driving causing deathsAn American tourist has admitted careless driving causing the deaths of two women, and injuring a man, near Kerikeri on Saturday.02 May 11:40 PM
New ZealandDriver charged after deathsThe driver of a vehicle involved in a double fatality in Northland has been charged with causing the deaths and will appear in court this morning.01 May 08:55 PM
New ZealandBust-up follows hearing for Rata murder accusedA man wielding a hammer and advancing towards another person during a scuffle outside the Whangarei courthouse was stopped in his tracks by security officers.28 Apr 08:27 PM
New ZealandDog attacks need action - residents (+video)For a decade Garry and Cynthia Moran have seen first-hand the human carnage created by vicious dog attacks in their Northland street.19 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandReaders help victims of pitbull attackAn American pitbull dog responsible for the attack on an elderly man and his dog in Kaikohe has been handed over to authorities and is likely to be destroyed.18 Apr 08:30 PM
New ZealandPM's Waitangi opponent steps downNgapuhi elder Kingi Taurua has claimed responsibility for the Prime Minister's no-show at Waitangi Day commemorations in the Bay of Islands.12 Apr 10:41 PM
New ZealandPatients call for cannabisA Northland family believe a lack of funding for medicinal marijuana is preventing people from applying for permission to use the drug.10 Apr 08:40 PM
New ZealandFirefighters lift car off trapped driverFirefighters had to lift a car off a man who was thrown halfway out of the driver's window and trapped under the vehicle when it crashed.07 Apr 10:00 PM
TravelBay of Islands: On top of the worldGoing walkabout is a great way to experience the winterless north, says Donna McIntyre.27 Sep 01:22 AM
TravelBest way to spend a Kiwi summerTime to start planning her next beach holiday at Te Ngaere, says Sarah Ell.21 Aug 07:00 PM
TravelPaihia: Kayaks and kicksAn upstream river paddle is fun and games on a budget for all the family, writes Rob Cox.12 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelBay of Islands: Polishing off PaihiaCatherine Smith discovers a vibrant dining scene in the gastronomic capital of Northland.13 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandPolice chase turns into hospital escort'If you're using this excuse for speeding, you'd better be pregnant,' said a police officer who chased a car - but found the driver had good reason to be fast.19 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Totally unprepared' hikers slammedUp to $10,000 of taxpayers' money was spent on a rescue in Northland over the weekend for a group of Aucklanders "who were not in real danger", police say.21 Dec 11:13 PM
New ZealandPrincipal struck off over relationshipThe principal of a Far North Maori language school has been censured and struck off for having an inappropriate relationship with a student.23 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandIwi to limit access to 90 Mile BeachFar North iwi say they plan to limit access to Ninety Mile Beach for cars and tour buses after their Treaty agreement is passed into law.05 Nov 12:12 AM
TravelHokianga: Timeless RaweneDeep within the Hokianga is a quiet settlement adrift from the rat race, writes Hannah Sperber.31 Oct 08:00 PM
TravelThe best of the mysterious HokiangaBe sure to check out these terrific spots next time you're up north.31 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelKia ora: MangonuiThis coastal town serves up more than scrummy fish and chips, writes Elisabeth Easther.09 Oct 08:30 PM
TravelNorthland: The boys are out of townA great boys' trip up north is about golf and sleep not babes and beach for family man Rob Cox.25 Sep 12:00 AM
