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
New ZealandEx-Kaipara councillor avoids conviction over shop assaultsJudge Greg Davis ruled a conviction would outweigh the comparatively low-level offending. 07 Jan 11:00 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
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'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
PremiumPremiumBusinessNorthland business hits record boom but jobs fail to keep paceNorthland now has 24,351 registered businesses, up from 19,700 in 2013.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPower lessons learned: Most tower collapse recommendations now in placeThe blackout cost Northland an estimated $37.5m to $80m.12 Dec 12:03 AM
New Zealand'He was very, very lucky': Rescue after elderly boatie catapulted into waterIt was a case of the right place at the right time when a mayday call came in.11 Dec 05:00 AM
Crime'Violent behaviour is unacceptable': Police hunt group after store robberyCash and cigarettes were stolen before the group fled on foot. 11 Dec 01:37 AM
New ZealandGreat white likely behind shark fin sighting at Whangārei Heads beachThe shark was spotted on Sunday afternoon at Whangārei Heads by a beachgoer. 10 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland solar farm to power Ryman retirement villages nationwideThe Maungatūroto solar farm will supply about two-thirds of Ryman villages' power needs.09 Dec 02:00 AM
New Zealand'I’m on 2-minute-noodles': Northland's over 40s shut out of workNearly 1400 people aged 40-54 are on Jobseeker Support in Whangārei.07 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandDetector dog ‘Princess’ Ripper swaps crime scenes for calendar cover starRipper once ranked as New Zealand's top narcotics detector dog.06 Dec 10:00 PM
Crime'People are visibly on edge': Dogs mauled woman in front yard attack One victim was airlifted to Whangārei Hospital with serious bite wounds.06 Dec 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘We didn’t expect it to blow up’: Teen unicorn gymnasts go viral with routineGymnasts Renee Pilon and Lexi Hati trained in secret for weeks to nail their routine.05 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Only one chance’: Northland council urges Kaipara to shut Kai Iwi boat rampJack Craw warns one contaminated boat visit could permanently alter the lakes.03 Dec 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘A blessing’: Scooter surprise puts Whangārei’s favourite busker back in tuneThe 66-year-old busker was twice hit by cars while riding his scooter.01 Dec 10:00 PM
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
New ZealandSmall Northland park joins elite list with first international Green Flag AwardPou Tu O Te Rangi Harding Park is one of five NZ winners this year.26 Nov 11:23 PM
New Zealand‘One tragic moment’: Family mourns 11yo and young brother-in-law after fatal fishing tripJason Paul Wharerau, 11, was found in the water near Parauwanui Beach.24 Nov 10:15 PM
New ZealandNorthland schools push back on Govt’s move to drop Te Tiriti obligationThe Education Act 2020 was amended this month to drop the Treaty duty of school boards.23 Nov 10:03 PM
New Zealand‘He felt embarrassed and ashamed’: The hidden toll of losing your jobNorthland had the country’s highest Jobseeker Support rate at 11.4% in September.22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLithium batteries likely cause of Whangārei warehouse blazeFire crews battled the blaze with 11 teams at its height on Tuesday night.22 Nov 12:30 AM
New Zealand‘Dad was very much a helper’: Family honours Wayne Semenoff’s legacyThe 76-year-old died in a farming accident on his Broadwood farm earlier this month.21 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandRāhui scaled back as search for missing man nears 'last stages'Searchers have spent a week scouring waters after two fishers failed to return.21 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandNorthland schools impacted after asbestos found in play sandWhangārei Primary School closed on Tuesday to allow for testing of at least 10 classrooms.18 Nov 04:00 PM
