New Zealand'Scary': Mayor's shock as woman killed in his own neighbourhoodFar North mayor Moko Tepania woke up to the "terrible" news in his neighbourhood.01 Jun 09:38 PM
New ZealandAnimals, staff moved from Kaitāia SPCA due to temporary closure over health, safety issuesAll animals have been taken to Kerikeri and Whangārei centres while an assessment is done.01 Jun 12:38 AM
KahuTe Kokonga - new six-bed sub-acute mental health unit at Kaitaia Hospital opensNew mental health unit in Kaitaia means tangata whaiora can be treated closer to home31 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It rips my heart out': Northland boarding house closure leaves 11 people homelessHousing trust says it had no warning of closure; FNDC says it gave six days’ notice.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandArson suspected as home destroyed near KaikoheOwners about to start renovations with building materials, appliances already on site.30 May 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Transformational’ dam offers hope for Kaikohe’s futureBackers hope dam will do in the west what Kerikeri’s irrigation system did for the east.25 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Ludicrous and unsafe': Gym owner says cops could have stopped arsonistKaikohe gym badly damaged in a suspected arson attack24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCompany found guilty after death of tourist on Northland sand dunesSand Safaris 2014 found guilty after death of sandboarding Korean tourist.24 May 01:54 AM
New ZealandTeen jailed for five years for killing Good Samaritan who gave him a liftNorthlander Michael Biggins was giving two youths a lift when he was stabbed to death.23 May 12:59 AM
New ZealandRoyal Navy sailors return to Ngāwhā after 180 yearsGroup from HMS Spey first to visit graves of British dead from 1845 battle of Ōhaeawai.19 May 03:12 AM
New ZealandPro wrestler-turned-comic artist Michel Mulipola heading to NorthlandMichel Mulipola is known for his graphic novel Samoan Heroes and work for Marvel, Disney.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStorm-damaged roads need $185.5m of repairs - but leaders aren't holding their breathNorthland's storm-ravaged roads need $185.5m - but will today's Budget deliver?17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHokianga residents take a stand against sewage plant plans saying they want their harbour water to be cleanHearings into renewal of Kohukohu, Ōpononi treatment plant consents to last all this week.15 May 10:10 PM
New ZealandNoisy roosters and horse deposits: Years of animal complaints in Far North prompt new bylawAnimal complaints and problems in the Far North have gone unresolved after a bylaw lapsed.15 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Would they run out of Viagra?' Pharmac slammed for huge shortage of HRTNorthland women going through menopause are starting to suffer due to an HRT shortage.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRain will ease but muggy weather to stay a bit longerRelief on way from rain for Northlanders, but humid nights to stick around05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland sporting groups get grants from $60,000 to $1.3mNorthland sporting organisations get a total of $4.5 million worth of grants.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland mum and three kids suffer burns as homestead razed by fire'Devastating' fire sparks urgent reminder of need for working smoke alarms in every home.01 May 12:04 AM
New ZealandClassic car lovers descend on Bay of Islands for three-day auto eventBig crowds turn out to experience petrolhead heaven in Kaikohe, Kerikeri and Waitangi.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland lawyer takes the silk as the region's first King’s CounselKaikohe lawyer Catherine Cull is officially a King's Counsel.28 Apr 05:23 AM
Kahu'Super Kura' on journey to offer accessible education in KaikoheTwo Kaikohe parents are wanting to create the best for their child and others like him.26 Apr 09:17 PM
New ZealandWhere to commemorate Anzac Day in NorthlandThere are services right around the region - here's a guide to where and when.23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBay News: Field of Remembrance to blossom at WaitangiLatest news from Bay of Islands and surrounds.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North District Council boss going after less than a year in the roleBlair King is to leave the role in May.17 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
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
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 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 ZealandNorthland news in brief: Dangerous driving charge; and shed fire suspiciousNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.09 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Soul-destroying': Northland GPs burnt out amid staff shortageNorthland GPs are criticising the level of funding for general practice.07 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandThursday meeting to hear FNDC submission on water rating equalisation schemeFNDC wants all ratepayers to pay a fair share of water rates.05 Apr 12:37 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
