New Zealand‘Close to home’: Man killed in Whangārei homicide; murder charge laid Emergency services called to Norfolk St where a man was unresponsive, died at scene. 16 Mar 01:15 AM
New ZealandA young, violent armed robber and his time behind bars with the Man Up groupHe carried out five armed robberies but is now considered a role model for younger men.13 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandClouds could block Northland view of blood moon lunar eclipseNorthlanders' chance of seeing blood moon on Friday is cloudy.13 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandSlight delays expected as highway through Kawakawa rebuiltState Highway One through Kawakawa getting rebuilt from Sunday.12 Mar 10:20 PM
New ZealandRāhui possible as pāua stocks dwindleEight Far North hapū discussing problem of excessive pāua taken at Ahipara.12 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North drought could lead to more water retrictions Far North's big dry could mean more restrictions on water use12 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland uni student one of eight scholarship recipientsTe Waiu o Aotearoa Trust scholarship for Northland uni student12 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal knowledge the winning edge at 90 Mile Beach Snapper BonanzaTwo Far North fishers have landed the biggest fish at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza.11 Mar 10:14 PM
New ZealandTotal fire ban for all of Northland as 11ha blaze in scrub containedFar North fire crews have managed to contain a large blaze in vegetation at Mangakahia.09 Mar 01:36 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle Northland wildfire amid total fire banThe fire started near Kaikohe and spread over 10 hectares of scrub.07 Mar 08:15 PM
New ZealandHot, dry conditions tip Northland into droughtBig dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades07 Mar 12:52 AM
New ZealandLocal knowledge leading 90 Mile Beach Snapper BonanzaFar North fisher leading race for $30k top prize in 90 Mile Beach Snapper comp06 Mar 08:57 PM
New Zealand Brain Aid at the Barn Far North fundraising concert for brain injuryTop line-up of Far North musicians at Brain Injury Association fundraiser05 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionMike DinsdaleThousands can give blood again after rule change - Age editor gets back in the chairNZ Blood Service taking blood again from those who lived in UK previously banned05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North – town square plans, impact fund and solar lightsNews snippets from the Far North.05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North could be industrial hemp stronghold if drug law changesThe Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHokianga hospital rescue helicopter pad fundraiser hits $20k total in a weekGenerous donors give $20k to upgrade Hokianga rescue helicopter pad.05 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandCause of Waipoua River fire to be announced as cleanup continuesHalf of the evacuated residents returned home yesterday.04 Mar 09:04 PM
New Zealand6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza1200 fishers at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North04 Mar 05:15 AM
New Zealand6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza1200 fishers are vying for prizes at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in the Far North.04 Mar 05:03 AM
New ZealandNorth Hokianga A&P Show in picsPlenty on display at 110th North Hokianga Agricultural and Pastoral Show.03 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandProhibited fire season for Far North as dry district’s fire risk risesWaipoua River scrub fire finally brought under control.03 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Making a difference’: Sailor’s 600km Guinness record bid for charityA woman is in Northland as part of her attempt to set a world sailing record.01 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandFundraiser to get $20,000 for vital Hokianga Hospital rescue helicopter padHokianga health service $20k short for crucial rescue helicopter landing pad upgrade26 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews in brief from the Far North - NZer of year finalists, house falls off truck, caulerpa fundsNews snippets from the Far North.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia road to airport closed 10 weeks for bridge updgrade - detour in placeBridge leading to Kaitāia Airport getting $1.3m upgrade, but road closed for 10 weeks.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand150 years of schooling at Kaitāia Primary, but teaching goes back 190 yearsKaitāia Primary's sesquicentennial marks 150 years of the school26 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand Weber Bros Circus coming to Kerikeri and KaitāiaTwo Far North towns to host animal-free performances in March.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice search for driver after house falls off truck in Far North crashPolice are searching for the truck driver after a house fell during transport.26 Feb 04:29 AM
New ZealandNgāpuhi bids to own Northport and associated company as part of consortiumMove from Ngāpuhi and others to take total control of region's port.26 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand$330k to upgrade Mitimiti drinking water supply in Far NorthFar North's Mitimiti gets funding to upgrade ageing drinking water system.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Cruz’n the Bayz back, robbers sought and highway rebuildNews snippets from the Far North24 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North to host first Northland Fired Up Barbecue FestivalThe latest Far North food fest is a celebration of all things meat.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North hooks 1200 fishers$200k of prizes up for grabs at annual 90 Mile Beach event in March.24 Feb 05:00 PM
