New Zealand'It’s not right': Pensioners and families cancelling insurance policies as premiums skyrocketNorthlanders are having to make tough decisions about insurance as premiums soar.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCaught on camera: Waipoua Forest rats have taste for caviarA discovery in Waipoua Forest is tempered by the presence of caviar-eating rats.23 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'A game-changer': Northlanders thrilled with four-lane highway announcementSimeon Brown has announced accelerated work on a new four-lane expressway.23 Jul 04:41 AM
KahuKororāreka or Russell? Name change call stalls'I think Kororāreka is the name it should be, because that's what it was called.'23 Jul 12:04 AM
New Zealand'It doesn’t look like it’ll last long’: Northlander describes nail-biting trip through slip-riddled BrynderwynsThe Brynderwyn Hills have been closed again and again - here's why it's such a challenge.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandVisionary 50-year-old Kerikeri letter had warnings for town's futureThe writer bemoans the impact of the motor car.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North: 3 jetties upgraded; Brew of Islands returns; and slips close walkwayNews snippets from the Far North.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandShared pathway grant will allow cyclists to go from Russell to Horeke in Far NorthWork to continue on Russell - Ōpua walking track after $71,500 grant.22 Jul 03:00 AM
KahuNew kaupapa Māori hauora and oranga space opens doorsKaitāia’s new Māori health and wellbeing space He Kura now open.22 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora's 'battery-hen development' proposed for Ruakākā now under reviewState housing builds that can't be finished by mid-2025 are being reassessed.21 Jul 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Another blow for Northland': Brynderwyns closure highlights need for four-lane highwayThe closure of the highway on Saturday shows an urgent need for a Brynderwyns replacement.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRescue teams save four getting in trouble on Cape Reinga rocksEmergency services have successfully rescued a small group at Cape Reinga.21 Jul 12:35 AM
New ZealandMacular degeneration diagnosis and treatment helps man keep independencePeter Copeman, 93, has no doubt he would be blind if he did not have a simple eye test.19 Jul 06:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAllegations of debt and financial mismanagement plague wellness festival leaderFranko Heke said he was 'deeply focused' on finding solutions to the issues.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaungaturoto Primary School burglary: Red Truck captured stealing sports container“I think it’s a real shame since it’s stealing off kids really.”19 Jul 04:11 AM
New Zealand'Custodians of Waipu' appeal to council to keep job that funds community workMaintenance duties helped trust pay for other initiatives but role now going to Citycare.19 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Metres from sea': Dover Samuels calls island pool fence rule too bureaucraticKaumātua Dover Samuels says the Motukawaiti Island pool is right next to the sea.19 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandProbe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusiveThe mass death event in Pataua was the second since 2022.18 Jul 11:00 PM
KahuDaily bag limits raised to tackle kina issueThose battling Northland’s kina barren problem are getting new tools.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrivate island site no excuse for not fencing swimming pool in Far NorthThe owners of Motukawaiti Island had argued young children would never visit the site.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North leading the way in resurgence of traditional rongoā Māori healingTraditional hauora Māori practices explored at Fabulous Fridays.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandIt's the right thing to do: Government commits to rollout of speed camera warning signsThe Government is installing warning signs at speed cameras including those in Northland.17 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland Police recover vehicle used in gunshot incident, seek more informationPolice appeal for sightings of vehicle in Whangārei firearms incident16 Jul 02:08 AM
New ZealandParent wanted family to die together: On trial for attempted murder and coercing suicideThe daughter required hospital treatment after the incident, the prosecution says.16 Jul 12:50 AM
New ZealandCat chaos at Far North pensioner flats in council sightsA woman says up to 50 wild cats live under and around her flat.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaikohe farmers from Uruguay inspiring would-be young farmers at Northland CollegeUruguayan couple inspiring next generation of Far North farmers.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandIt's been a major: Volunteers show off upgrade at historic Jack Morgan MuseumNorthland volunteers are delighted at the new-look Jack Morgan Museum.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCharter school may be coming back to WhangāreiTe Kapehu Whetu principal Raewyn Tipene met with David Seymour yesterday.14 Jul 10:11 PM
KahuTe Tai Tokerau tertiary scholarship winners namedThe 2024 winners will each get $4000 and paid NRC work experience..14 Jul 08:43 PM
New Zealand'Life-threatening': Hokianga residents petition changes to St John ambulance servicesHokianga residents are concerned about changes to the Rawene St John ambulance station.14 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandKawakawa's quirky, colourful Hundertwasser loos get Heritage NZ plaque to mark statusHeritage NZ plaque to recognise Kawakawa Hundertwasser toilets' status12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandA night to remember: Makeup artists and hairdressers unite for school ballKaty Taylor noticed ball season was a logistical nightmare, so she came up with a solution12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDelays expected after serious crash in Whangārei causes road closureSerious crash blocks Ngunguru Road in Glenbervie, Northland11 Jul 03:24 AM
KahuKaipara waste to energy plant investigation ends with no reportThe council’s role in any future local WtE plant will be purely regulatory.11 Jul 01:44 AM
