New Zealand‘The beauty in the ordinary’: Biscuit ads spotlight real Kiwi livesThe Life Needs a Biscuit series features 24 unscripted Kiwi mini-docos.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFuel shock: Northlanders face extra $1000 a year as Iran conflict lifts pricesA Northland economist says the region will be hit harder than most by soaring fuel prices.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand8000 items of mail found undelivered, NZ Post says former worker at faultNZ Post apologises after the undelivered and unopened postal items were found in Kaitāia. 24 Mar 05:12 PM
PremiumKahuWatch: 'I want wild fights' - Meet brawler who won Dan Hooker's $100K fight night20 Mar 01:33 AM
Crime'Big boys' stuff': Tomahawk-wielding robber faces the music for Noel Leeming heist13 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPropertyNorthland’s most expensive property of 2025 sells for $14.5m to foreign buyers08 Mar 10:59 PM
New ZealandFar North pensioners hit with 'crippling' council rent hikes of up to $100 a week18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North pensioner left $700 out of pocket as council rebate delays drag onMore than 3000 Far North residents are reportedly awaiting rebates.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBraddick shines in big shearing weekendEketahuna shearer Hemi Braddick is closer to world champs after his first national win.19 Jan 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFar North meth rehab 'in the trenches' as demand outstrips fundingNorthland has the country’s highest meth use per person in wastewater tests.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruitsPolice say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandYouth accepts dangerous driving causing death of Kaikohe 11yo Staci WalkleyThe 18-year-old has accepted dangerous driving causing death and injury.16 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandSuspicious blaze at Mangawhai as string of Northland fires stretch crewsSeven fire trucks battled the Mangawhai Heads blaze on Monday evening.13 Jan 04:00 AM
TravelHow to tackle Northland’s coast-to-coast cycling adventure this summerThe 87km ride links Northland’s Pacific and Tasman coasts in scenic style.13 Jan 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘It’s beyond a joke’: Repeated power cuts leave Far North residents in 'anxious state'One Kerikeri outage on January 3 cut power to 1267 homes for 2.5 hours.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'He just wanted to get away': Runaway bull sparks panic at rodeoThe 800kg bull escaped through a weak fence during the Kaitāia event.05 Jan 04:30 AM
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 ZealandMother of 11yo girl killed in Kaikohe crash finds relief as teen chargedStaci Walkley, who died in the August crash, is being remembered for her big heart.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Pack some patience along with the presents': Holiday drivers urged to slow down, plan trips Motorists are urged to rest, buckle up and stay patient amid holiday traffic.15 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'They trusted this man:' Stonemason pocketed $124k from small family businessColin Gillies created fake invoices with his personal bank details to intercept the money.01 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandHundreds of Northland council jobs in limbo as regional reforms spark concernThe plan would scrap all 11 regional councils for mayor‑led boards.27 Nov 12:01 AM
CrimeAppeal Court upholds Northland meth dealer’s jail termPolice linked Carlyn Anderson to nearly a kilogram of meth sold in two Northland towns.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandIwi calls for Te Pāti Māori president to step down after fiery huiMore than 200 people attended the Ngāpuhi hui at Kohewhata Marae in Kaikohe.24 Nov 12:58 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‘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 hospitalThe child was airlifted to Auckland in a critical condition.28 Oct 09:58 PM
KahuYoung Northland golfer builds a side-hustle to fund expensive sports dreamJavier's parents run a coffee cart. He is starting to fund his own sport, aged just 12.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Absolutely a massive deal’: $51.5m Kaikohe housing plan unveiledThe project aims to deliver 100 affordable rental homes by mid-2027.21 Oct 04:00 PM
