New ZealandRatepayers across Northland face big rates risesInflation and a tight labour market among reasons given for big jumps.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDisability charity campaigner seeks funding for playground accessibility in WhangāreiOut of around 25 playgrounds in central Whangārei, just two have accessible options04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCape Rēinga fire contained; campground reopensFirefighters are using drones and thermal cameras to locate remaining hotspots.04 Apr 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They knew nothing could happen to them': Loitering youth assault police officerPepper spray had to be used to detain one of youngsters who attacked officer.03 Apr 10:39 PM
New Zealand‘Biggest Te Āhuareka ever’: Ngāti Hine Festival draws record crowd after four-year absencePopular event a three-day showcase of kapa haka, music, reo, kai, debate and learning.03 Apr 09:32 PM
New ZealandGP crisis at Kaitaia rest home averted — at least for nowA brand-new GP clinic in Maungatapere has come to the rescue of Kaitāia's only rest home.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews snippets from Northland - news briefs from across the regionNews in briefs from Northland03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaumātua and long-serving contractor mournedNorthland kaumātua Nepo Henare dies at 80 after a long battle with cancer.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorate candidates revealedSix months from election candidates for Whangārei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau lining up03 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLittering in Northland on the upCigarette buts, vaping and plastic most prevalent litter items in Northland.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in hospital after crash in KaitaiaPolice are asking the public to come forward with any information on the crash.03 Apr 01:27 AM
New ZealandPlan formed for SH1 Mangamuka repairs - but it won't fully re-open before May 2024At least another year of Mangamuka Gorge closure as $100m fix-up needed.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBack on her feet: How new app helps Northland woman recover from fallRecovery from a fall at home means Whangārei woman has more time to spend with grandkids.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland crayfish limits cut for recreational and commercial fishersReductions to commercial and recreational crayfish limits come in to effect in Northland.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJoe Bennett ponders life, the universe and everything else through dying microwaveColumnist Joe Bennett finds the demise of his microwave sparks deeper thoughts31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNine Northland hockey players to play for NZNorthland hockey players to compete in the World Masters Tournament.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo fooling Jonny Wilkinson when it comes to disability issuesDisabled advocate Jonny Wilkinson wakes to a brave new world - for today only31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei councillor told to apologise for breaching confidentialityWhangārei district councillor Jayne Golightly breached council confidentiality.30 Mar 10:09 PM
New ZealandRelief for motorists in Northland with SH1 over the Brynderwyns opened both ways on FridayBrynderwyns opened both ways on Friday to relief of SH1 motorists30 Mar 08:49 PM
New Zealand'It's a buzz': Pork Pie charity run retraces classic movie routeEvent raised more than $340k for KidsCan even before the first car left Paihia.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGwen Lawson on bowls - Champion of Champion Pairs and Singles winnersWinners found in Northland Bowls' Champion of Champion Pairs and Singles30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFestival celebrating all things Ngāti Hine returns to Moerewa this weekendEvent brings three days of kapa kapa, kai, music and debate to Otiria Marae.29 Mar 11:01 PM
New ZealandSeven helicopters fighting a huge Cape Rēinga wildfire; part of SH1 closedAlmost 400ha blaze threatens areas of huge cultural and ecological significance.29 Mar 09:11 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Far North family loses everything in house fire‘I’m not a person that takes help, I’m normally the one that gives it.’29 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBay News: Historic police house for sale, theatre classes for kids, and Hokianga’s heavenly exhibitionLatest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhangārei District Council won’t remove couple occupying Onerahi landThe couple set up a makeshift home after they had to leave their emergency housing.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandIconic artist Selwyn Muru's life's work showcased in prestigious art centreThe Te Hāpua-born artist is known as one of the most original Māori thinkers of all time.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNicotine lozenges may have spurred prisoner's roof-climbing anticsCorrections to launch full review of incident at Ngawha Prison.29 Mar 06:36 AM
New ZealandHouse razed despite firefighters' best effortsFour fire trucks from the Far North attended the scene on Wednesday afternoon.29 Mar 04:16 AM
New ZealandOpen roads: Brynderwyns given the green light; Mangamuka timeline to be revealedEaster travellers will be able to travel with greater ease over the Brynderwyn Hills.29 Mar 01:04 AM
New ZealandCampground evacuated, 10 choppers at work as blaze closes SH1 near Cape RēingaThe blaze has spread over 390ha between Te Werahi Beach and SH1.28 Mar 08:53 PM
New ZealandIwi urges people to stay off roads as Cape Rēinga blaze still burnsMultiple fire crews have been called to the remote scrub fire at Cape Rēinga.28 Mar 08:36 PM
New Zealand'A tough road to navigate': A painful personal journey of endometriosisEndometriosis has been described by some as a condition sometimes considered "invisible."28 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘So blessed’: Families move into new homes after living in cars, emergency housingFive-home complex on Rankin St first new social housing built in Kaikohe in decades.28 Mar 04:00 PM
