New ZealandWorld-champ kiteboarder saves swimmer struggling in estuaryThe young man got lucky when Marc Jacobs spotted him struggling to keep afloat.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeloved mum’s death not suspicious, police sayThe woman was found unresponsive at a Moody Ave property on Saturday afternoon.20 Jan 02:11 AM
New ZealandBatten down the hatches: Heavy rain warning issued for NorthlandSummer's on the back-burner as a rainmaker arrives.19 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandThe 'heartland for Māori culture and enterprise' to celebrate Māori businessApplications and nominations for the 2025 awards are open until February 14.17 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandRoad now open after truck blocked SH12 near TahekeThe crash was just west of Puha Rd near Taheke.16 Jan 11:16 PM
New ZealandWhangārei’s Lani Daniels to defend world boxing title in AprilDaniels heading for rematch with tough Tongan.16 Jan 09:43 PM
New ZealandVehicle found damaged after reports of shots fired in RaumangaGunshots were reportedly heard at a Hedley Place property on Thursday night.16 Jan 08:50 PM
New ZealandTaheke scrub fire: Blaze 70% containedOn Friday afternoon crews were still working to fully contain the fire. 16 Jan 01:08 AM
New ZealandWhat's with all the kiwi in central Whangārei?Why are kiwi being spotted in Whangārei's central business district?15 Jan 09:27 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - lighthouse stays, man shot and pedestrian hitNews snippets from the Far North15 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North public toilets hit by vandalismThe council is seeking the public's help after $2000 worth of damage was inflicted.15 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandHelp keep Treaty Grounds clean during Waitangi Day - volunteers neededVolunteers wanted to keep Waitangi Day commemorations clean in Bay of Islands15 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire restrictions in Far North follow summer water restrictionsFar North under fire and water restrictions15 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandInvestigators uncover the cause of Whangārei’s 20ha blazeNorthland's fire permits have been suspended until further notice due to risky conditions.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It was massive': ‘Monster’ great white shark circles fishing kayakerOliver Hopwood spotted a dark shape drifting below his kayak early on Sunday morning.14 Jan 11:08 PM
New ZealandInnovative solution to swans hitting powerlines at Far North lakeTop Energy's solution prevents lines being wiped out by birds' swansong.14 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudy scholarships awarded to 3 Far North health staffJR.BM Scholarships to three Northland health workers14 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Growing problem': The fast-growing NZ town with no public secondary schoolA private school will open in February, but residents wonder where the public option is.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNews snippets from the Far NorthCatch up on what's currently happening around the region.13 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandCharity close to man‘s heart to gain from 1000km cycle ride from Cape RēingaA child charity saved Nuk Korako's family being split up, he's now raising funds for it13 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandRussell Forest less 61 feral deer during joint conservation initiativeEfforts to eradicate feral deer from Northland are going well, authorities say13 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'No one thinks this is a good idea': Bream Bay residents oppose sand miningDoC warns the sand mining near reserves could harm marine life and endangered seabirds.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North boxer Mea Motu up for unified boxing world title boutNorthland's Mea Motu fights for multiple world boxing titles in NZ first.12 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandHow to avoid common summer injuries at the beach and beyondNorthlanders urged to be mindful as summer injuries soar, costing millions in ACC claims.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDargaville records lowest annual rainfall as dry spell continuesRecord dry weather recorded in parts of Northland, but growers cheer no heavy rain.12 Jan 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘A safe place’ - Far North town unsettled following alleged shootingOne man was critically injured on Wednesday morning in Mangōnui. 10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters thanked as Whangārei fire brought under controlThe fire, which covered 20ha on Thursday, is now under control.10 Jan 03:35 AM
New Zealand‘Really disruptive’: Northland businesses hit hard by fibre outageNorthland businesses hit by 12-hour internet outage after digger damages fibre cable.08 Jan 11:13 PM
New ZealandPylon collapse shows need for upgrade of Northland's electricity networkPlans to boost Northland's power network after pylon collapse.08 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandPopular Puketi Forest Kauri Challenge back this monthThe annual tramp in the Far North is not for beginners.08 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeath of officer Lyn Fleming raises safety concerns for policeThe officer's death has prompted the question, how safe are our cops? 08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North — kayak safety course and Te Hiku jobs onlineNews snippets from the Far North.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThousands of Kiwis without internet after digger pulls up fibre cableThere is currently no estimate for the restoration time.08 Jan 05:16 AM
New Zealand‘Sounded like a tomcat howling’: Man shot overnight in MangōnuiPolice were called to Mary Hassett St at around 3.40am.08 Jan 01:43 AM
