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‘Major issue’: Charity urges food security solution after foodbank closureThe Kerikeri foodbank's shuttering has left local whānau struggling for kai.05 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeDouble stabbing followed gang member being told he couldn't smoke meth at property But Ernest Albert claimed he was being set up because he was trying to leave the gang.02 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandBoy in critical condition airlifted from Northland school to Starship hospital28 Oct 09:58 PM
New Zealand‘Her smile will forever be locked in my mind’: Family’s heartbreak after toddler's death21 Oct 04:38 AM
New Zealand Landslide re-election for Moko Tepania as Far North Mayor confirms priorities12 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKoha cafes, food banks and markets: How the regional towns are coping with hard times Small Northland towns are struggling with poverty but there are pockets of hope.04 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland’s hidden crisis: Meet the locals fighting homelessness on the front lineMonte Tito, Liz Cassidy-Canning and Petrina Pitman are helping Northland's homeless.26 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'Giant red flags': How a woman's promising job led to money laundering convictions Kimberley Dow was described by a judge as bright but naive. 21 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandFar North ‘in crisis’: Calls grow for mandatory dog desexingFar North euthanasia rates are high because of aggressive, unrehomable dogs.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'What I did was terrible': Farmhand who killed his boss reflects on fatal shooting Craig Ross killed Kaikohe dairy farmer Robert Green while he was eating dinner.01 Sep 06:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInternal NZ Police email sparks racism accusation, Northland exodus blamed on culture An anonymous officer has revealed an email accidentally sent to all Northland staff.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand89-year-old speaks from hospital after confrontation with man he chased on farm at 3amKaikohe's John Coleman was a New Zealander of the Year nominee for a pā gift to Māori.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand90 police from around NZ deployed to Northland after 'call for help'Police nationwide are being seconded to Northland amid a surge in violent crime.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Where’s my girl?’: Mum’s horror realising 11yo wasn't with Kaikohe crash survivorsStaci Walkley, 11, was found dead under her parents’ vehicle after the collision.07 Aug 06:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Staffing crisis': Schools roster students home amid teacher shortagesStaff sickness, leave, and a lack of relief teachers have put schools in a difficult spot.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandChild dies after serious two-vehicle crash in KaikoheA family were travelling in one of the vehicles involved in this afternoon's crash.06 Aug 07:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland College faces intervention after scathing ERO reportPrincipal Duane Allen emphasises ongoing efforts to address problems raised.04 Aug 11:00 PM
Kahu$28m funding for Northland kura, opposed Kaiwaka school to open by 2028Te Kura o Ngāringaomatariki will move 11km to a new campus in Kaiwaka.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: How a few muddy hot pools were transformed into a multimillion-dollar attractionLong renowned for its healing powers, Ngāwhā Springs has undergone a $4.3m upgrade. 02 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandBlood, sweat and tears: Doco highlights gym's life-changing impactInternational Film Festival documentary follows kickboxers' transformative journey. 01 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Sport could be the key to tackling youth crime OPINION: Sport-based programmes could be a better alternative than boot camps.01 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'It's just idiotic': Man tries to set police station on fire to impress womanZayne Gordon was on the run when he set a Molotov cocktail on fire at Kaikohe station.31 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm so proud': Teen's $48k scholarships pave way to universityTearohanui Chellew, 18, secured two scholarships totalling $48,000.24 Jul 01:00 AM
CrimeMachete-wielding youth allegedly threatens staff at convenience storeThe youths allegedly carried out the theft using two stolen vehicles.23 Jul 02:59 AM
CrimeCaregivers charged nearly 10 years after Kaikohe 4yo's mysterious deathAlestra Kepa-Hati died in 2015 while in Erana and Walter Beneditos' care in Kaikohe.18 Jul 12:24 AM
LifestyleOn The Up: Teen nails turning backyard studio into a thriving businessThirteen-year-old Shaniah Sunnex-Gray runs a nail art studio in Kaikohe.15 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora scraps 450 new Northland houses, deepening shortageKāinga Ora halts 40 housing projects in Northland amid $12.3b debt 11 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Living in sheds, cars': Northland families struggle for basic needsBeds are the biggest seller due to a shortage of quality beds in the region.05 Jul 05:00 PM
