CrimeRising concerns: Northland's alleged homicide rate surpasses 2024 total As of May 1, Northland had the highest number of alleged homicides out of each district. 25 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsNorthland’s council water shake-up: Big changes, bigger bills ahead?About 130,000 water connections in Northland will be affected by new plans.25 Jun 01:52 AM
New ZealandFar North couple lose home, pets in devastating fireOwners Susie and Kevin Wheller have been left with nothing but the clothes on their back. 24 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment says Ngāpuhi negotiations cannot be open-ended: 'It can't be as long as forever'While NZ First's bill pushes one settlement, the Treaty Minister says all options remain.24 Jun 01:42 AM
New ZealandKoru stolen from community leader's grave back with whānauThe koru was taken from a grave sometime last week, leaving the family devastated.17 Jun 03:10 AM
New Zealand'Sacrilege': Family anger over theft from Dargaville graveThe $2000 koru was sawn off Michael Mudford’s headstone.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'My heart goes out': Cafe feeds homeless with pay it forward mealsEach week on Koha Monday the cafe offers free meals, funded by a 'pay it forward' system.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMiddle-aged thieves stealing kilos of lollies from family-run storeStore manager Jayden Aben says regular customers are targeting the family-run business.12 Jun 05:00 PM
Kahu'So thankful': Mum overwhelmed by community support in cancer fightMisty Paniora, 26, was given just a few months to live after cancer spread to her brain.11 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandNot-guilty plea: Murder accused remanded over Catalya's deathThe accused, Drummond Leaf, pleaded not-guilty to murder and assault.10 Jun 11:52 PM
KahuKaipara’s ‘Trump of the North’ Jepson exits mayoral race, endorses deputyCraig Jepson won't seek a second term as Kaipara Mayor in October.10 Jun 05:30 AM
Crime73-year-old man charged with Northland murder Police said the 73-year-old would appear at Kaikohe District Court via video link today.10 Jun 12:54 AM
New ZealandSnow-like sighting creates a flurry as temperatures plummetA bitterly cold front moving north delivered temperatures of less than 4C.09 Jun 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Another blow': Shrinkflation creeps into shoppers' basketsNorthland shoppers say the practice is spreading, but they have sympathy for businesses.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThousands of school meals uneaten in Northland every weekNationally, 34,878 surplus meals went uneaten for the week of March 28.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North residents fear logging slash threatens roads amid bad weatherA Far North couple have fears logging slash will threaten roads as winter nears.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'We were very humbled': Rural country store wins business hero awardSettlers Way Country Store won the regional 2025 Prospa Local Business Hero Award.04 Jun 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant loss of history': Paihia fire devastates Kelly Tarlton's old shipThe fire began on the ship - converted into a building - near Waitangi Bridge.04 Jun 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Changing a place name should be considered carefullyOPINION: In more than 1800 submissions, 52% supported changing Russell's name.03 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'It's rocked us all': Community mourns loss of beloved toddlerAt least 400 people gathered in Kaikohe to mourn 3-year-old Catalya.02 Jun 01:54 AM
New ZealandPolice name 21-year-old man killed in Whangārei crashSeth Dundass, 21, has been remembered as a 'keen young worker'. 29 May 09:17 PM
KahuThe rising toll of pokies and online gambling in NorthlandAbout $40.4 million was lost by players, over three times Kaikohe Library's budget.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRest home romance: Wedding bells chime for 99-year-old brideDennam and Felicia wed at rest home, proving love has no age limit.25 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No other persons sought': Homicide probe continues over 77-year-old man's deathA man died after being found critically injured in Hōreke in the Far North.23 May 08:00 AM
Kahu'Disappointing': Historic Russell's te reo Māori name bid rejectedThe consultation saw 52% support the change and 48% oppose it.23 May 01:16 AM
CrimeMurder charge laid over Northland man's death, police seek further informationPolice are still seeking sightings of a 1999 blue and silver Mitsubishi L200.22 May 02:03 AM
New ZealandInvestigation under way after 'unexplained' death of 3-year-old girlPolice say a post-mortem will be carried out over the next couple of days.22 May 12:19 AM
New Zealand'Top dollar for no services': Residents decry council neglectResidents in the Far North pay up to $5000 in rates but get few services.17 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Very tight': Builders struggle in Northland's falling marketNew building consents in the region dropped 31% in the year to March 2025.16 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Radical change': Possible crayfish ban for Northland's east coastShane Jones says crayfish can't keep declining in the popular fishing area.16 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not worth it': Crash survivor's message this Road Safety WeekHe suffered a traumatic brain injury after a crash in June 2021.16 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Kaitāia teen Levi Ashwell is leading the way at St John Hato HoneKaitāia St John Hato Hone's Levi Ashwell is best Drill cadet in NZ14 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand Council euthanises 56 dogs in two monthsFNDC received 796 requests for service for animal management in January and February.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandToo many 'caught in the crossfire' of preventable crashes, senior firefighter saysIn 2024, 27 people died, and 153 were seriously injured in Northland crashes.13 May 11:00 PM
