Travel newsNorthland's Muri Whenua has total fire ban as area dries outAll fires banned in fire-risk Far North area.22 Dec 11:13 PM
New ZealandNorthland woman finds 94kg turtle washed up on beachTwo turtles wash up on a Far North beach in two weeks.17 Dec 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I just sat there and cried': Woman smashes teeth in power outageMelissa Wihongi lost four front teeth after hitting her mouth in the blackout.15 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand Landslide re-election for Moko Tepania as Far North Mayor confirms priorities12 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Kaitāia teen Levi Ashwell is leading the way at St John Hato Hone14 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news – reserve comment wanted, te reo champ sought and rural roadshow12 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandMayor backs hapū in Bay of Islands marina battleA hapū and many community members oppose the fast-tracking of Waipiro Bay Marina plans.08 May 04:35 AM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - Navigation bylaw, Battle of Te Kāhika honoured and art on showNews snippets from the Far North07 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandDo your bit for Northland Rescue Chopper AppealAfter almost 1000 missions in Northland last year rescue helicopter appeal starts.07 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North soldier-firefighter spends summer on frozen continentFar North soldier Nathan Laurie is back from 24/7 sunshine and -30C in Antarctica.07 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandRecord rainfall for parts of Northland in sodden AprilWet wet wet! April was one of Northland's wettest on record.07 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North flood prevention scheme proves its worthFlood protection works saves Far North homes from further flooding07 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand80-year-old kuia at coalface of Northland's meth crisis as iwi works on planNgāpuhi leader Mane Tahere says we all need to join the fight against the meth crisis.07 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Northland nurse celebrates 100th with thanks from Health NZEileen Davidson was just a teenager when she started nurse training at Whangārei Hospital.07 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandFar North news briefs – water restrictions end, robbery arrests and tourism boostNews snippets from the Far North.05 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandSweetwater Project: Far North councillor Mate Radich wants judicial reviewThe Far North's controversial water project needs a High Court review, a councillor says.05 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Massive impact for us': Hapū oppose marina plan going through Fast Track processThe hapū want the project to go through the RMA for community input.05 May 01:09 AM
New ZealandSH1 over Far North's Mangamukas open again after latest slip clearedContractors have cleared the second of two slips that closed the road.02 May 02:13 AM
New ZealandKaikohe's Whata Kai social supermarket providing hope to manyNew social supermarket opens to help iwi feed dozens of families.02 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandMangamuka Gorge closure: SH1 expected to reopen on Friday after latest slip clearedThe road has been closed twice in three days due to two slips.01 May 03:07 AM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Bay dog show, doctors to strike and motor industry meetNews snippets from the Far North30 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Islands Pony Club - the country's oldest - turning 75BOI Pony Club marking 75 years of education in riding and horse care.30 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North orchard burglary sees hapless thieves steal dodgy dieselTainted fuel stolen from Far North orchard could ruin vehicles that use it 29 Apr 11:13 PM
New ZealandFar North's Mangamuka Gorge closed again after second slip in three daysThree storms in two weeks too much for Far North's Mangamuka Gorge as slip closes road.29 Apr 09:42 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs – Toilet warning, Northland on Monopoly board and port stakeNews snippets from the Far North.28 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandKāeo rest home criticised for elderly woman’s careKauri Lodge under fire from Health and Disability Aged Care Commissioner.28 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandKerikeri students running competition to help eradicate moth plantCash prizes for Northlanders to remove pesky moth plants28 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua backs importance of injury preventionSilver Ferns coach warns Northland's netball community over injury risk28 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandMissing in Northland: 10 people still out there somewhereOnly two of the 10 missing Northlanders are on the police's public list.25 Apr 05:00 PM