New Zealand'Huge flash and loud bang' as lightning strikes gas bottle and sets home alightPhone chargers were blown apart and plugs were sent flying from the walls.01 Oct 01:58 AM
New ZealandSummer of roadworks: Northland tourism chiefs say the journey's still worth itThe work includes 156 lane kilometres of renewal across Northland's state highway network.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandDate set for trial over Enchanter fishing boat deathsMembers of the victims’ families dialled into the court hearing from around the country.29 Sep 02:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHipkins tells Northland - your roads aren’t up to scratch (and neither were schools or hospitals)Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says North has been underfunded for years.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat a Ripper! Police dog wins top prize at national competitionA labrador with a great nose is New Zealand's top detector dog after national win.28 Sep 05:08 AM
New ZealandLong trail of blood on Whangārei road related to family violence, investigation under wayWhat led to large amount of dried blood on a Whangārei street is now being investigated.27 Sep 11:17 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Coastguard award, retail safety workshop, cyclone reliefNews snippets from the Far North.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlood resilience in remote communities boosted with $8.9m in Govt fundingThe Govt acknowledged the time its taken to assist Northland's remote communities.27 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGun violence increase because of growing gangs, system failures: Former gang leaderGone are the days when the weapon of choice are baseball bats or pitchforks.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSPCA struggles with influx of dogs: Unwanted puppies in boxes left on doorstepUsually there is a rest period between puppy influxes but this year has been "constant".27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland's Erin Smith tight-lipped on upcoming appearance on dating showNorthland Te Whatu Ora staffer to appear on new dating show Down for Love.27 Sep 04:48 AM
New Zealand'Scary experience': Motorists forced to hide after car follows them on highway late at night"Who knows what their intention was.”26 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tent city' stirs trouble for homeless day centre and local businessesA group of homeless newcomers have refused to move their tents on a downtown street.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds gather to farewell Māori leader Sir Patu HohepaHohepa’s legacy extended far beyond Aotearoa.25 Sep 09:43 PM
New ZealandNo major gongs but plenty of recognition for Northland surf lifeguards at annual awardsTen Northland lifegurds honoured at SLSNZ annual awards24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei's lengthy and impressive maritime history to feature in new festivalThe Whangārei Maritime Festival is set to showcase city's extensive marine history.24 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Stoked’: $637m Fonterra payout for Northland’s dairy farmersNo big spend up from Northland's dairy farmers despite big payout24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandA win-win situation: New programme pairs unwanted adult cats with elderly Far North residents"Everyone wants kittens, so there’s a lot of adult cats in the rescue".24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Two Lotto wins, bad driving and ferry ramp upgradeNews snippets from across Northland.24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandHelping you save money - grower sells kumara for $5 a kgA Far North grower sells kumara for $5/kg when its $14 at supermarkets. How does he do it?24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandA friendly vibe: Inaugural Sandbox Fandom Festival a hit with NorthlandersThe Sandbox Fandom Festival attracted some wild and wacky costumes to Whangārei24 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandYou know it's spring in the Far North when the shining cuckoo singsThe Far North welcomes spring with the first report of shining cuckoo song.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBy then he was too sick: Man waiting for cancer treatment dies on day of oncologist appointmentDiagnosed with cancer on July 4 and died on September 13 without receiving any treatment.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei teen Mairina Dunn's brutal killer Nathan Fenton up for paroleMan who killed Whangārei teen Mairina Dunn in 2006 up for parole22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandA parent's guide to entertaining the kids these school holidaysCircus workshops to wood working and other arty crafts: A list your kids are sure to love.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCruel home loss for Taniwha in Bunnings NPC match against Bay of PlentyThe Taniwha have suffered another close defeat after the Steamers scored a late try.22 Sep 10:14 AM
New ZealandJust in time for the weekend - Northland gets heavy rain watchKeep eye on weather forecast with heavy rain likely for Northland.22 Sep 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The worst is yet to come': Fears Northland's dominant drowning toll set to continueWater safety top boss fears worst yet to come amid appalling Northland death figures.21 Sep 07:59 PM
New ZealandEveryone welcome: Rongoā Maori practitioner says all should try holistic healing 'at least once'How rongoā Maori treatments have grown in Northland.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStrawberry grower facing shortage of plants turns to vege productionA strawberry grower says fruit's prices will increase.21 Sep 05:16 AM
New ZealandUnwell passenger evacuated from cruise ship 120km off Northland coastThe ship was 120km offshore when the passenger needed to be airlifted to hospital.21 Sep 03:52 AM
New ZealandMan fined more than $33,000 after dozens of tyres burned on Kaiwaka propertyThe burned area contained steel belts and the remains of over 100 tyres.21 Sep 03:44 AM
New ZealandWhangārei band Basement give concert money to charity after friend's brain injuryThe young musicians felt it was a worthy cause.21 Sep 01:39 AM
New Zealand"If you’re having a good hair day, you can take on the world!”PJ's Hair Studio's kaupapa is when people look good, they feel good.20 Sep 05:00 PM
