New Zealand'Fully open': Brynderwyn Hills complete after crews beat the clockThe planned second SH1 closure from November 20 to 23 is no longer needed.17 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for man missing off Whangārei coast enters its fifth dayMore than 45 volunteers have spent over 190 hours scouring Northland waters.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNavy joins search for fisherman missing off Whangārei coastThe 17-foot runabout was found drifting with no one aboard on Saturday morning.17 Nov 01:02 AM
CrimeWell-known Far North businessman named as alleged murder victim, woman chargedMonty Knight, a former councillor, died on Sunday following reports of an assault.17 Nov 01:01 AM
New Zealand'I just sat there and cried': Woman smashes teeth in power outageMelissa Wihongi lost four front teeth after hitting her mouth in the blackout.15 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandBig test ahead: Govt eyes private model for $1b Marsden Point rail linkMore than 70 organisations have shown interest in building the 19km rail link.13 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandPassenger dies in late-night Mangapai crashEmergency services were called to the Waiotira Rd crash about 10.50pm.12 Nov 06:41 PM
New ZealandCut projects, rising need: The fight over Northland’s lost state homesUp to 450 new Kāinga Ora homes were recently scrapped but new building is still under way.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘More shopping savvy’: Northlanders rethink how they feed their familiesFamilies are driving six hours to Auckland to buy cheaper butter in bulk.07 Nov 04:00 PM
Crime'No one was harmed': ANZ Whangārei branch closed after man allegedly threatens staff with knifeA staff member sought help at a nearby superette just after 9.30am.07 Nov 01:40 AM
New ZealandLone ambulance overnight in Far North town highlights concerns amid growing demand Kaitāia has one ambulance overnight, with back-up from Kaikohe or Kerikeri.06 Nov 07:25 PM
New Zealand'Please conserve power use': Power restored in Far North, but capacity lowThe electricity network in parts of the Far North 'remains vulnerable', Top Energy says.06 Nov 04:23 PM
New ZealandWriters' final wish: Kerikeri musical returns to stage after 50 yearsValerie Harris, 81, is reviving the musical she first staged over 50 years ago.05 Nov 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘Major issue’: Charity urges food security solution after foodbank closureThe Kerikeri foodbank's shuttering has left local whānau struggling for kai.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Humbled to gain the top job’: Māori leader Pita Tipene takes helm of Northland councilNRC becomes the first regional council to have had two chairs from Māori wards.05 Nov 06:30 AM
New ZealandFrustration deepens as Kāeo's extended water outage drags onTe Rūnanga o Whaingaroa shut its Kāeo office after three weeks without water.05 Nov 04:30 AM
PoliticsMeet the Mayor: Far North Mayor on what's next for the regionMeet the Far North Mayor: Mayor Moko Tepania on what's next for the region. Video / Herald NowWatch02 Nov 07:22 PM
New ZealandMayor Wayne Brown weighs in on billion-dollar debate over Auckland to Northland highwayThe Northland Corridor could cost up to $18.3b, which Mayor Brown says is too expensive.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFootage shows car exhaust triggering massive blaze in hospital carparkNearly 30 vehicles were damaged in the blaze on October 21. 31 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandFault triggers power outage to more than 23,000 Far North homes and businessesTop Energy crews are investigating a fault on the 33 kV line to Mt Pokaka.31 Oct 03:57 AM
New Zealand'The best defence is immunisation': Measles outbreak continues to growHealth officials say Kiwis aged 32 to 56 are likely to need a second MMR vaccination.31 Oct 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘The benefits are huge’: $18b Northland Expressway set to transform road travel Labour Day traffic showed how travel times could be reduced with the new corridor.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFighting mate wareware: Māori-led dementia programme gives hope to whānauAbout 12% of Māori over 65 show signs of mate wareware dementia.30 Oct 05:00 AM
Crime‘They feel isolated’: Crime fallout impacting older NorthlandersNorthland's level of crime has begged the question – who is suffering in the shadows?29 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Final nail in the coffin': Kerikeri Street Party cancelled amid road closuresMore than 4000 revellers usually flock to the post-half marathon celebration.29 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandHow dementia trackers are helping Northland families keep loved ones safePeople with dementia can go wandering with a goal to find something or wander aimlessly.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: ‘He’s been the foundation’ - Students honour long-serving WBHS hockey mentorStudents led the push to honour Warren Litchfield’s 14 years of service.27 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandThe ‘loving lie’ that helped calm a father with dementiaKerikeri’s Maria Nicol helped care for both her parents as they lived with dementia.27 Oct 05:13 PM
New ZealandFacing dementia: Fear and stigma delay vital early diagnosisAn early dementia diagnosis lets whānau plan care and access crucial support, experts say.27 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Youth with intellectual disabilities chart new course on iconic Northland shipNine Blomfield School students took part in the four-day All Hands on Deck voyage.26 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandGame-changer: New $18b expressway endorsed to boost jobs and road safetyThe Northland Expressway from Te Hana to Whangārei is expected to boost Northland.26 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Inside one couple's long goodbye to memory and marriagePeggy Rangi has spent 15 years caring for husband Mike, who has dementia.24 Oct 11:44 PM
New ZealandKaipara Mayor Jonathan Larsen survives recount challenge from councillor Snow Tane Judge Kevin Kelly rejected a recount bid over the mayoral election's 21-vote gap.24 Oct 06:31 AM
New Zealand27 pilot whales die after stranding on remote Northland beachThe whales were found on Twilight Beach, about 11km south of Cape Rēinga, on Monday.23 Oct 02:30 AM