New ZealandHistoric ferry makes last, sad journey across Bay of Islands after collisionTwo-day effort needed to recover wrecked Blue Ferry from bottom of the Bay.16 Apr 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland dive spots named among the best'The opportunities from this are massive'14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Bay attraction as Paihia woman opens huge Kiwiana collectionThe attraction houses thousands of NZ-themed books, artworks, records and collectibles.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDargaville fire truck and firefighters provide school holiday funThe Fire Engine Tour visited Dargaville Library to excited crowd of kids14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from Northland - Brynderwyns closes again, toxic bloom in river and nurses rallyNews snippets from Northland14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandComment: Upgraded patient portal proves a pain with a capital PLogging online to get his meds leads to saga for Joe Bennett.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRussell ferry collision: Investigators appeal for witnesses, footagePolice, Maritime NZ and Transport Accident Investigation Commission start inquiries.13 Apr 10:46 PM
New ZealandTwo arrests over terrifying service station knifepoint robberyIncident left workers and witnesses traumatised.13 Apr 07:11 PM
New ZealandFire crews set for Firefighter ChallengeThe event is an opportunity to support the firefighters who look after our communities.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangaroa hapū call for Govt to ban mining on conservation landA Northland kauri reserve is among areas where an Oz billionaire has prospecting permits.13 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree Waters reform won't deliver for Northland - leadersAffordable Water Reform - revamped Three Waters - gets the thumbs-down from local leaders.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland bowls reps at NZ National Interclub event this weekendLatest news from the Northland bowls scene with Gwen Lawson.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Hell of a bang’: Passenger ferry sinks in Bay of Islands after collision with launchSkipper ‘not in a good way’, flown to hospital with spinal, head injuries.13 Apr 06:46 AM
New ZealandOne critically injured after boats collide in Bay of IslandsAt least one of the boats involved in the collision is believed to be a ferry.13 Apr 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhole of Northland benefits from tourism industryMany Northland businesses benefit from tourism dollars, says Northland Inc.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Epic’ 16-day triathlon brings message of hope for struggling youthEx-ABs, high-profile Kiwis raising awareness of Mike King’s Gumboot Friday charity.12 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuKiwi legend David Tua gives tips to Northland boxer Mea Motu ahead of title boutKaitāia's Mea Motu gets tips from David Tua ahead of international title fight.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrop-in clinics for Māori business hit by Cyclone GabrielleTe Tai Tokerau Māori Business Network holding drop-in clinics for those hit by Cyclone12 Apr 04:44 AM
New ZealandCompact housing likely in another Kāinga Ora purchaseHousing agency still mulling plans for the site but says it’s ideal for compact homes.11 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We just want to get on with it’: Reopening of highway brings welcome boost to hospitality businessesSH1 re-opening over Brynderwyns main factor behind busy Easter, business owners say.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree arrests after ram raid on fire chief’s Paihia gift shopYouths nabbed in Whangārei; stolen car and watches recovered.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGolf tournament raises thousands for Alzheimer’s NorthlandAlzheimer’s Northland gets $22,000 from NZ Certified Builders' annual golf fundraiser.11 Apr 03:04 AM
New Zealand$10m of Kaipra works cut to help pay for cyclone, storm damageCyclone Gabrielle damage to Kaipara leads to $10m of works being deferred.11 Apr 02:34 AM
New ZealandThree youths arrested after ram raid at Paihia gift shopSunday night's raid netted 'an armful' of watches but left a trail of destruction.10 Apr 09:37 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: New water supply; and Northlanders to receive New Year’s HonoursNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland public housing stock increasing againNumber of public homes hit a low in 2017; building now starting to accelerate.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMurderer's name painted on driveway and letterbox of innocent coupleIn a case of mistaken identity, Whangārei house's driveway gets graffiti attack.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Can’t understand the lack of respect’: Ram-raiders hit gift shop owned by volunteer fire chief‘Armful’ of watches taken, but jewellery ignored after stolen ute used to smash grille.10 Apr 05:24 AM
CrimeBottle of bourbon a day: Drink-driver sentenced after seventh convictionFinal warning: Drink-driver on last chance for seventh offence.10 Apr 12:26 AM
New ZealandBay of Islands cat rescue fundraiser provides Easter funEaster bunny, games and kittens galore at Waimate North children's event.09 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandArtworks aplenty as Whangārei Heads Art Trail makes come backCrowds return for popular Whangārei Heads Art Trail09 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It will have a spiral effect' - what the proposed rates increase could meanSome residents could be forced to sell up, and rent may increase according to experts09 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Enough talking’: Ngāpuhi leader calls for action to clean up Lake ŌmāpereNorthland’s biggest lake used to be the food basket of Ngāpuhi. Now it’s a "toxic soup".09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo more Northland meth cooks get minimum periods of imprisonment quashedCourt of Appeal quashes minimum periods of imprisonment imposed on two meth cooks.09 Apr 05:00 PM
