New ZealandNorthland business making emergency homes for cyclone-hit families in TairāwhitiSite Scope has delivered four transportable homes so far with eight more to come.03 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Seatbelts save lives’: Crash victim may have survived if she’d buckled up, coroner saysThe single-vehicle crash on SH1 killed a 26-year-old mum and injured her relative.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland house prices plummet but still ‘significantly up’ from pre-Covid levelsProperty values are still well above levels recorded in March 2020.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAwards celebrate the best of region's hospitalityAwards night an outstanding success for Russell with the town claiming 8 out of 15 titles.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice uncover 'eye-watering' amount of meth at property linked to Black PowerAmong the haul was a pump action shotgun, ammunition and $3000 in cash.03 May 02:18 AM
New ZealandDemonstration to shine light on crimeWhile the march isn't going to solve crime right away, it's a start, the organiser says.03 May 12:40 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora won't come to public meeting about Kerikeri social housing plansThe housing agency says it has to be neutral so can’t take part in the 'political' event.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoy racers busted during weekend stingPolice say the public is 'sick and tired' of cars racing around the district.02 May 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Don’t be an idiot’: Man’s plea after losing mum, little brother in head-on crashGrieving family wants tougher penalties for fatal crash drivers under influence of drugs.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDouble-fatal crash driver had meth, cannabis in his systemThe judge acknowledged the sentence would not be enough to satisfy the victims' whānau.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrynderwyns pass latest storm test to be fully reopened in both directionsThe weekend storm didn't put a dampener on the Brynderwyns reopening on Monday.01 May 02:36 AM
New ZealandNorthland mum and three kids suffer burns as homestead razed by fire'Devastating' fire sparks urgent reminder of need for working smoke alarms in every home.01 May 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSudden closure of Dargaville Town Hall leaves Anzac Theatre in limboDargaville's Anzac Theatre needs a new home after their building was closed.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Oil spill exercise and smoke alarm warningNews snippets from Northland.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandClassic car lovers descend on Bay of Islands for three-day auto eventBig crowds turn out to experience petrolhead heaven in Kaikohe, Kerikeri and Waitangi.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLions club fundraisers benefit Northland charitiesAlzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis and St John get help from Whangārei Lions Club.30 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPaying student fees and five-year bond part of National's health policyNational's Health Spokesman Dr Shane Reti says party will get more nurses, midwives30 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeWoman who stabbed man in self-defence sentencedThe Northland woman picked up a knife after being concerned for her safety.30 Apr 04:18 AM
New ZealandHeavy winds rip off roof of NZ's oldest operating restaurantRoof off, boat sinking, but worst of storm passes Northland.30 Apr 03:21 AM
New ZealandMedals galore for Whangārei karate boys in SydneyThree Northland boys have warded off a stiff challenge from bigger karate opponents.30 Apr 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Far North road trip wasn't without challengesWe were into Northland proper and the Auckland money ran out.28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuFive wāhine Māori leaders on what it takes to succeed“You’ve got to learn how to get up and carry on, let your mistakes strengthen you.”28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKerikeri road closure plan tweaked after outcry over GP accessRoad closure would have also stopped some Kerikeri residents driving home.28 Apr 05:53 AM
New ZealandNorthland lawyer takes the silk as the region's first King’s CounselKaikohe lawyer Catherine Cull is officially a King's Counsel.28 Apr 05:23 AM
New ZealandKaitāia men who tackled jewellery store robber rewardedTwo men who tackled a Kaitāia robber have been rewarded by the victims.28 Apr 03:30 AM
New ZealandNorthland’s weekend is set to feature heavy rain and strong windsSomething for the weekend - Northland under heavy rain, strong wind watches27 Apr 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy are Whangārei petrol prices higher than rest of the country?Motorists and mayor angry at Whangārei's high petrol prices.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from Northand: SH1 to fully reopen over Brynderwyns, Clendons honoured and young farmer compNews snippets from Northland27 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘A chance to celebrate something everyone loves’: Craft beer festival coming to KerikeriInaugural Brew of Islands to be held at Kerikeri’s Turner Centre from July 21 - 22.27 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoad over the Brynderwyns to finally reopen both directions from MondaySH1 over the Brynderwyns, south of Whangārei will reopen in both directions from Monday.27 Apr 04:35 AM
New ZealandPenalties, Pints and Pirouettes sells out on return to WaipūRugby, beer and ballet play returns to Waipū - 20 years after it was first performed.27 Apr 12:14 AM
Kahu'Super Kura' on journey to offer accessible education in KaikoheTwo Kaikohe parents are wanting to create the best for their child and others like him.26 Apr 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFar North’s only indoor pool closes after part of roof falls off, hits staff memberSwimmers look forward to re-opening after training in chilly outdoor pools.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Let us have peace’: Last survivor of 28th Māori Battalion appeals for end to warsSir 'Bom' Gillies wraps up Anzac Day by gifting a battle memorial flag to Treaty Grounds.26 Apr 12:58 AM
