New ZealandNorthland communities dig in as flooding, slips and more severe weather looms An Ōakura local measured 289mm of rain on Sunday, the worst deluge in more than 40 years.19 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'The rain was absolutely deafening': Northland communities praised for resilience as more heavy rain loomsSome coastal settlements were hit by 340mm of rain in just five hours.19 Jan 01:21 AM
New ZealandThe Country: David Seymour on 2026 so farDavid Seymour, Grant McCallum, Mark de Lautour, Graeme Williams, and Phil Duncan. 19 Jan 01:15 AM
New ZealandCape Brett track safety fears after diverted route forces trampers into deep waterWalkers now face steep steps to Oke Bay and tidal rock crossings on the route.18 Jan 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruitsPolice say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandYouth accepts dangerous driving causing death of Kaikohe 11yo Staci WalkleyThe 18-year-old has accepted dangerous driving causing death and injury.16 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandBroadwood town brightened by recycled Kaitaia community mosaic tilesVolunteers built theft-proof mosaic tables and planters at Broadwood's pool.16 Jan 01:59 AM
New ZealandManage My Health ignored warning about lax security system – cyber-security expertAbout 127,000 patients had records exposed in a trove of 430,000 documents.15 Jan 12:00 AM
SportShark encounter and heatwave tests ultra-swimmer on epic coast missionJono Ridler is swimming 1600km from North Cape to Wellington over 90 days.14 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandMicroscopic jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for Bream Bay swimmers The tiny hydromedusae are invisible to swimmers but carry up to 100 tentacles.14 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘If in doubt, stay out’: Lifeguards save kayaker, then teach beach safetyA kayaker in trouble was fortunate the Surf Life Saving team turned up for training.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCousins named as men who died at Northland beachThey were pulled from the surf between Mahuta Gap and Glinks Gully.12 Jan 11:48 PM
New Zealand‘It’s beyond a joke’: Repeated power cuts leave Far North residents in 'anxious state'One Kerikeri outage on January 3 cut power to 1267 homes for 2.5 hours.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRodeo crowd scatters as bull breaks fenceAn 800kg bull ran through a fence and into the crowd at a Far North Rodeo event. Video / Jonelle WeretaWatch07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThirteen injured after truck and van crash in Far NorthSeven patients were taken to Kaitāia Hospital, including three in moderate condition.05 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'He just wanted to get away': Runaway bull sparks panic at rodeoThe 800kg bull escaped through a weak fence during the Kaitāia event.05 Jan 04:30 AM
New ZealandSwimmer’s 1600km mission to end bottom trawling and protect the oceanThe 35-year-old plans to swim up to 30km a day for roughly 90 days.03 Jan 11:43 PM
New ZealandToo much screen time? Experts suggest stepping back this summerDr Lena Waizenegger says summer breaks are the ideal time to try a digital detox.01 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North traffic stop uncovers firearm, meth and stolen carPolice stopped the stolen car after clocking it speeding on SH11 in Kawakawa.31 Dec 12:53 AM
New ZealandThe council proposing a 0% rates increase for 2026/27Northland last held rates at zero in 2014, also under the regional council.28 Dec 04:05 PM
LifestyleClever leftovers: Northland chefs turn Christmas feasts into next-day treatsTop Northland chefs share easy leftover recipes to cut stress and rubbish.25 Dec 10:15 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fishing fury – Matt Watson blasts Shane Jones and his 'mates' over rule changesCommercial fishing firms suggested many of the 19 proposed new rules.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North rain turns to showers across Northland for Christmas DayMetService says Far North rain in the morning will clear to localised showers today.24 Dec 04:08 PM
Travel newsNorthland's Muri Whenua has total fire ban as area dries outAll fires banned in fire-risk Far North area.22 Dec 11:13 PM
New ZealandWomen's Refuge braces for summer surge in family violence casesStaff in Kaitāia will work rotating rosters so no one is turned away.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice wrongly abandoned ketch, unsafely transported cuffed men during flawed rescue at sea: IPCA The IPCA found police left Jabe Carey’s $250,000 yacht home to drift and vanish.17 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandNorthland woman finds 94kg turtle washed up on beachTwo turtles wash up on a Far North beach in two weeks.17 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandMother of 11yo girl killed in Kaikohe crash finds relief as teen chargedStaci Walkley, who died in the August crash, is being remembered for her big heart.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North fishing trip turns to tragedy as missing man named by policeMan Bock Lee, 65, of Hamilton, was swept into the sea at Tapotupotu Bay on November 23.15 Dec 10:28 PM
New Zealand'Pack some patience along with the presents': Holiday drivers urged to slow down, plan trips Motorists are urged to rest, buckle up and stay patient amid holiday traffic.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNorthland business hits record boom but jobs fail to keep paceNorthland now has 24,351 registered businesses, up from 19,700 in 2013.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMotorbike rider dies in Far North crashThe single-vehicle crash took place near Victoria Valley Rd just before 8.50pm yesterday.12 Dec 08:42 PM
New ZealandPower lessons learned: Most tower collapse recommendations now in placeThe blackout cost Northland an estimated $37.5m to $80m.12 Dec 12:03 AM
New Zealand'He was very, very lucky': Rescue after elderly boatie catapulted into waterIt was a case of the right place at the right time when a mayday call came in.11 Dec 05:00 AM
