PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMortgage free hotspots: How Northland home owners are ditching debt fasterIn Northland, 40% of homes are mortgage free, well above Auckland levels.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKauri tracks shut for nine months as kauri dieback protection work beginsThe upgrade will reopen the Four Sisters Walk, which has been closed since 2019.15 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandBig late bite: Local snatches Snapper Bonanza crown on final dayKaitāia's Harley Ra wins $30,000 for biggest fish at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza.14 Mar 08:56 PM
PremiumNew ZealandForgotten roads, hidden rights: Why paper roads matter more than you think14 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Collecting bodies': How a yacht's failed engine and broken gear nearly ended in tragedy09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPropertyNorthland’s most expensive property of 2025 sells for $14.5m to foreign buyers08 Mar 10:59 PM
New Zealand'Local problems need local solutions' - Dog welfare advocate pushes for law reform07 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandState Highway 1 north of Whangārei reopens after serious two-car crashThe crash was reported to police about 6.50am. 01 Mar 07:57 PM
New Zealand‘I just couldn’t stop weeping’: Brother mourns Kaihū dog attack victim“I keep expecting her to come over, but, you know, she’s not any more.”27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDogs destroyed after father, teen son seriously hurt in Christchurch attackThe attack happened days after a Northland grandmother was killed by dogs.26 Feb 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessFrom burnout to hot tubs: Inside Mangawhai’s new wellness retreatTiki Beach founder Amy Calway retrained as a health coach after burnout and Covid.22 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandBird deaths spread – avian botulism suspected at Whangārei water damTests are underway to rule out bird flu after 25 birds have died in a second outbreak.22 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandSchool bus driver stood down for allegedly drinking on the jobA parent claims they found an empty can and two full beers in the bus.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The biggest issue we face': Northland mayors unite on dog control crisisMP Grant McCallum has called for a meeting with the region's mayors about dog control.19 Feb 05:00 AM
CrimeMurder-accused's mother begged police for help as her son's paranoia spiralledAnaru Morunga has been accused of murdering his ex-partner, Jasmaine Reihana.19 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandRuatangata West man identified as person who died in crashThree other people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after the crash.18 Feb 10:27 PM
New ZealandRunner attacked by dogs weeks before fatal maulingBrandon Tai was chased by three dogs in the area and suffered a bite to his calf.18 Feb 09:32 PM
New ZealandState Highway 1 reopened after serious crashEmergency services were called to the scene just after 7.30am.18 Feb 08:13 PM
New ZealandFar North pensioners hit with 'crippling' council rent hikes of up to $100 a weekFar North District Council faces a $15m bill to fix and upgrade 15 empty units.18 Feb 04:00 PM
Crime‘He looked evil’: Witness describes man's demeanour on night he allegedly killed ex-partner'He is fried as f***, he’s scratching his head with a big knife', man messaged partner.18 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandFamily of Northland woman killed in Kaihu dog attack say death was 'tragic'Mihiata Te Rore, 62, died at a rural State Highway 12 property in Kaihu on Tuesday.18 Feb 01:52 AM
New ZealandKaihu dog attack: Multiple complaints made about animals before woman's deathResident says they complained at least four times about roaming dogs in the area.17 Feb 06:42 AM
Crime'He is fried as f***': Text warning before ex-partner's alleged murderJasmaine Reihana's body was later found in the back seat of a burnt-out car.17 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandPregnant mum forced to travel for cancer treatment. Soon others in her area won't have to'Every part of life would have been that little bit easier,' says cancer survivor.15 Feb 07:15 PM
New ZealandNorthland fears over 'nangs' as bigger gas canisters found dumpedCommunity clean-ups are now finding commercial-sized 3.3L gas canisters.14 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘She always put family first’: Son’s heartbreak after mum dies in crashDiana Tam, 44, died when her vehicle crashed on State Highway 1 near Oakleigh.14 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandWeather whiplash: Northland soaked with 299% of normal January rainSome of Northland's east coast areas measured six or seven times their usual January rain.14 Feb 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Good luck': Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown slams Kaipara-Rodney breakaway pitchThe plan would merge North Rodney’s 50,000 people with Kaipara’s 30,000.13 Feb 03:00 AM
Herald NOWSupercity split up? Kaipara's bold breakaway plan | Herald NOWA proposal from Kaipara District aims to break away from amalgamation plans, Susan Botting reports. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch11 Feb 06:30 PM
New ZealandNorthland ambulance demand up as 111 calls hit more than 90 a dayFalls, chest pain and loneliness fuel record ambulance demand in Northland.11 Feb 04:00 PM
