New Zealand31yo's shock cancer diagnosis months after arriving in NZThe one question on her mind: “Did I leave this too late?”30 Nov 06:52 PM
New ZealandTwo critically injured in single-vehicle SH1 crash in NorthlandThe Serious Crash Unit has been notified.30 Nov 07:05 AM
New ZealandSearch and rescue braced for summer spike; boaties rescued after vessel sinksA busy summer awaits Search and Rescue units, with callouts on the rise.29 Nov 11:33 PM
New ZealandCommunity fed up with drinkers at park near children's playground'They think it’s their garden bar': Dozens of bottle caps and broken bottles can be seen.29 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandInternational opponents welcomed as historic fight night closes in'I want to be a role model for the next generation of Indian female fighters.'29 Nov 05:53 AM
New ZealandStruggle to feed extra mouths: Northlanders grateful for SPCA's free mobile desexing clinicThe SPCA's mobile desexing clinic saw hundreds of animals desexed in Northland.29 Nov 01:07 AM
New ZealandTears and tension as councillors voted out at explosive meetingA group of five councillors dominated the voting as major changes took place.28 Nov 05:53 AM
New ZealandOnerahi bush fire deliberately lit, says investigatorThe 100m x 50m vegetation fire was reported before midnight last night.28 Nov 04:16 AM
New ZealandHMNZS Taupō returns to Whangārei after patrolling for illegal fishingThe navy ship is returning to her home port and will host an open day on Saturday.28 Nov 03:10 AM
New ZealandThousands turn out to celebrate all things Pasifika at the weekendThe Far North Pasifika Festival celebrates its second year.27 Nov 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBrynderwyns four-lane highway plan: Govt commitment welcomedNorthland leaders praise coalition’s commitment to four-lane alternative route.27 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandShops evacuated after gas leak alertEmergency Services are responding to a gas leak at Otaika shops.27 Nov 03:50 AM
New ZealandFormer minister under fire for delay in Russell/Kororāreka name restoration decision“What is says is that Māori are not important enough to make a decision about this."27 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Pressure is going to be great': Far North aged care facilities find solution to growing skills shortageFar North aged care facilities find solution to recruit staff in a region of high demand.27 Nov 01:38 AM
New Zealand65yo motorcyclist killed in crash on State Highway 1 over the weekendPolice investigations say the cause of the crash was not like most involving motorbikes.27 Nov 01:33 AM
New ZealandPerson injured in Kaikohe house fire started by dryerA man received minor injuries while escaping the fire at his home.27 Nov 12:16 AM
New ZealandElectricity from huge Kaitāia solar farm now powering the countryIt is New Zealand's largest solar farm.25 Nov 10:59 PM
New Zealand'I feel so devastated': Mum loses everything in fire caused by home dryerThe mum passed emergency services but had no idea they were headed to her home.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters open up about their 25 years of service and receiving top honoursThey were grateful for being recognised for the top honour.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Precious' kauri gum allegedly stolen from Waitangi returned, police sayMuseum staff have been left appalled at what they say was a 'shameless' daytime theft.24 Nov 05:22 AM
New ZealandInnocent shoppers attacked as fight spills out of Far North supermarketPolice have labelled the assault an 'appalling act' that has no place in the community.24 Nov 01:52 AM
New ZealandFood safety experts share tips for eating safely outdoors this summerFood poisoning cases spike in summer - here are the top food hygiene safety tips.24 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandSignficant final report on Ngāpuhi treaty claims to be handed over at WaitangiThe report details findings of the Tribunal’s inquiry into Treaty breaches and more.23 Nov 10:28 PM
New ZealandPacking a punch in motor vehicle history: A tour through time at Packard Motor MuseumThe museum founder, Graeme Craw, spent 60 years collecting the exhibition items.23 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandPōhutukawa tree believed to be 600 years old topples into sea"It was a lot of noise, and she went magnificently. She just toppled."22 Nov 11:04 PM
New ZealandFirst cruise ships to be welcomed to Whangārei next yearThe ships arrive next year in what's set to be a boon for regional economic prosperity.22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandJason Momoa filming leads to recovery of large trove of kōiwi on Far North beachIt turned out a farmer had been finding kōiwi on Elliot Bay for about a year.22 Nov 02:00 AM
KahuNZ’s first wāhine Māori chairwoman resigns Northland Regional Council roleTui Shortland's resignation effective from Tuesday's meeting; she stays on the council.22 Nov 01:31 AM
New ZealandBaby girl attacked by dog recovering; Kaipara mayor says increasing dog attacks 'worrying'Kaipara's mayor is concerned about rising figures relating to dog attacks in Northland.21 Nov 10:48 PM
KahuKaipara councillor opens meeting with karakia despite mayor's banThe meeting opened with the words: “Kia hora te marino”.21 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandCalls for sightings of whale with line tangled around tail off Northland coastThe whale is believed to be able to breathe as its head and fins are free from the line.21 Nov 07:09 PM
New Zealand'Hospice had our back': Family praises support service as calls for more funding riseNorthland hospice services are facing tough decisions due to cost-of-living pressures.20 Nov 10:23 PM
New ZealandSome Kaipara road slips from February storms could take three years to fixThere are 71 slips still impacting Kaipara roads after multiple severe weather events.20 Nov 08:04 PM
New ZealandNorthland Regional Council freshwater plan could face farmer oppositionThe council accepted the changes could mean significant costs for landowners.20 Nov 02:22 AM
