New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Brewery win; brigade kept busy and art tackles plastic pollutionNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist, motorist killed in grim weekend on Northland roadsState Highways 1, 11 closed for several hours while crashes investigated.22 May 03:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSecond Northland filming location for Jason Momoa's Chief of War abandonedLocals were reportedly “very excited” about the prospect of filming.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil: Whangārei Civic Centre safe for staff to move inThe WDC says the discovery of toxic black mould has not delayed about 500 staff moving in.21 May 01:01 AM
New ZealandNomadic tree planters put down roots in Northland — starting with 1500 trees a dayMeg and Lucas are doing their bit planting trees throughout Northland.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoyal Navy sailors return to Ngāwhā after 180 yearsGroup from HMS Spey first to visit graves of British dead from 1845 battle of Ōhaeawai.19 May 03:12 AM
New Zealand‘They’re good fellas’: Boaties at centre of life-saving rescue drama thank Northland helicopter crewSkipper urges other boaties to be prepared with the right gear, training and communication19 May 03:12 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe prohibits high-risk school trips after Abbey Caves deathWorkSafe has issued two notices to the high school as it undergoes investigation.19 May 01:57 AM
New Zealand'It was my worst nightmare': Dad relives day son hurt in deadly crashThe ute Ryan Hall's young son was travelling in collided head-on with a truck.19 May 01:17 AM
New ZealandFine weather sees delayed Northland bowls comps finally playedJanice Little wins delayed Northland Women's Centre Singles bowls title.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHarshinni Nayyar from Whangārei Girls High to compete in national Race Unity Speech Awards finalWhangārei Girls' High student Harshinni Nayyar wins regional Race Unity Speech Awards18 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand70 students compete at Northland Scholastic Surf trialsNorthland Scholastic Surf trials see big turnout from region's schools18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget 2023 report card: Do the Govt's financial commitments meet the grade?Four themes dominate this year's Budget - the cost of living among them.18 May 06:16 AM
New ZealandMore funding for frontline cops, but programme to tackle repeat child offenders bypassedBudget commits an extra $50.8m to maintain frontline police numbers.18 May 05:35 AM
New ZealandFar North residents choosing not to get cancer treatment because of travel stressFunding to support isolated Northland communities get access to hospital services.18 May 05:23 AM
New ZealandRuakākā children's deaths: Police took nearly an hour to dispatch staffPolice shared further details after their response time raised questions.18 May 04:40 AM
New ZealandNorthland leaders need more detail on amount of road repair fundingBudget 2023: Northland leader responds to "poor" roading repair package.18 May 04:17 AM
New ZealandRoad Safety Week 2023: We can't blame crashes on road conditions, says driver trainerGerry O'Connell has spent more than a decade trying to make our roads safer.17 May 10:30 PM
New ZealandLighthouse walkway at Cape Rēinga re-opens after storm damageThe road to the Taputaputa campground remains closed due to slips.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStorm-damaged roads need $185.5m of repairs - but leaders aren't holding their breathNorthland's storm-ravaged roads need $185.5m - but will today's Budget deliver?17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPro wrestler-turned-comic artist Michel Mulipola heading to NorthlandMichel Mulipola is known for his graphic novel Samoan Heroes and work for Marvel, Disney.17 May 05:00 PM
EnvironmentFar North weed problem highlighted at MangonuiVolunteer-led projects at Mangonui undermined by weeds on neighbouring council land.17 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s heartbreaking’: Ōtiria’s close call highlights spillway urgency$7m project aims to restore streams' natural paths instead of flooding Ōtiria, Moerewa.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHaze Peihopa homcide: Whangārei brothers convicted over death fighting to keep name suppressionCourt of Appeal to decide if brothers convicted over Whangārei death keep suppression17 May 03:28 AM
New ZealandRoad Safety Week 2023: Paramedic's warning after seeing too much carnage on roadsCritical care paramedic Paul Davis has seen more than enough carnage on our roads.17 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandPromotion winner happy with $10k win despite missing out on $1mCrossFit enthusiast picks envelope with $10k rather than $1m.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEnchanter rescuers stunned to receive highest national honour for lifesaving effortsTop S&R honours for Northland Enchanter rescuers16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Pink Ribbon morning tea; more rain, wind on way and Sistema to turn 10News snippets from Northland.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSea rescue: Skipper operates on crewmate, guided by surgeon via FaceTimeNorthland rescue chopper crew praised for skill, professionalism.16 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Truly overwhelmed by love': Karnin Petera's family issue heartfelt thanksThe teen's whānau wrote a long list of thank-yous, which included the boy's school.16 May 02:47 AM
New ZealandNorthland police on what is killing people on region’s roadsPolice plan to ramp up breath testing and crackdown on speeding in rural areas.16 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandFamily friend saw 'lovely kids' day before Ruakākā deathsA friend said nothing appeared out of the ordinary when he saw the kids on Sunday morning.15 May 11:12 PM
New ZealandHokianga residents take a stand against sewage plant plans saying they want their harbour water to be cleanHearings into renewal of Kohukohu, Ōpononi treatment plant consents to last all this week.15 May 10:10 PM
New ZealandWoman, 25, charged with murder after deaths of two children in RuakākāThe woman will be appearing in court today.15 May 07:24 PM
