New ZealandTe Papa hosting exhibition with Far North students' work includedArtwork from Far North students part of Ringa Toi exhibit in Wellington18 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Footpath to nowhere' a recipe for disaster, says principalHora Hora principal Pat Newman said including a pathway was 'non-negotiable'.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia builder upskills staff with mental health awareness trainingMental Health Awareness Week sees Kaitāia company do GoodYarn programme18 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuAction plan to save Northland's iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta and transform Waipoua ForestFar North’s Waipoua Forest and iconic tree Tāne Mahuta need saving, with new action plan.18 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandFar North cats must be microchipped and desexed under proposed new council bylawFar North District Council has first ever bylaw for cats.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAhipara surfer Jade Nias Phillips, aged 11, wins age group title at AIMS GamesThe moment was made extra special by having grandmother Peggy on the beach to see it.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand1 in 10 Far North children could be affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorderFar North has big issues from debilitating fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Tsunami sirens, ambulance officers strike and alcohol sold to minorsNews snippets from the Far North16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandObituary: Mayor leads tributes to council watchdog Des Mahoney, who saved ratepayers milionsFar North council critic Des Mahoney's lasting legacy saved ratepayers millions16 Sep 12:00 AM
KahuIwi ‘disgusted’ by Kaipara council scrapping Māori ward'I really don't believe that they give a hoot about Te Tiriti o Waitangi,' critic says.14 Sep 04:53 AM
New ZealandRapid growth in Mangawhai to continue as another 600 houses get green lightThe seaside community is one of the fastest growing areas in the North Island.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice release images, appeal for information about last man to see woman alivePolice are appealing for sightings of a man last seen with Joanna Sione-Lauaki.13 Sep 04:02 AM
New ZealandAt 82, Ray Broad still inspiring Whangārei footballers as he hangs up his bootsAt 82, Whangārei football ‘legend’ Ray Broad bows out with a win.13 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for car sightings in Ripiro Beach homicide casePolice are appealing for sightings of two vehicles in the Te Kopuru area.12 Sep 10:36 PM
New ZealandObituary: Former National Cabinet minister, and NZ’s first America’s Cup campaign director 'Aussie' Malcolm dies in WhangāreiMalcolm is survived by three daughters, a son and six grandchildren.12 Sep 08:52 PM
New ZealandStaffing crisis should be addressed before curriculum shift, principals sayMaths and literacy are receiving a big shake-up, but principals say it's too fast.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We just want to be safe' - Horse riders call for vulnerable road user recognitionHorse riders mount campaign to change driver attitudes.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandExclusive 'game changing' Road to Recovery event for Far North's leaders is national firstFar North state of the nation event for district's leaders.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North's water storage woes improved with 400th water tank installedThe programme hopes to put in another 200 by the end of the year.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews in brief from the Far North - Hollie Smith here, tsunami siren test, and holiday programmeNews snippets from the Far North.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North getting free breast health advice from Breast Cancer Foundation’s Pink CampervanNorth folk to get free breast cancer advice from Pink Caravan.11 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandPest status of new red seaweed unclear, after finds in Northland and AucklandThe red seaweed was found in Whangārei Harbour and Kawau Island in Auckland.11 Sep 02:44 AM
New ZealandPickers' paradise: Treasure of classic cars under the hammer from Northland barn findBarn find uncovers 120 classic cars, planes and machinery.11 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandBody in burnt-out car: Locals anxious after second homicide on Kaipara beachA local farmer believes he knows the victim, described as 'a real honey'.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoolworths should practise what they preach, striking staff sayWoolworths staff are saying their workload is unmanageable and they're not valued.10 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation launched after body found in burnt-out carThe body was found inside a burnt-out car on Ripiro Beach on Monday.09 Sep 10:18 PM
New ZealandQuilt and Textile Art Extravaganza on this weekend in WhangāreiThe biennial extravaganza is on this weekend and includes a poignant guest exhibition.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle recovery to continue until 2030, report saysMore than 3400 Northland homes were damaged, with insurance claims of $38m.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia paedophile teacher James Parker back before the Parole BoardKaitāia teacher James Parker is seeking parole after sexually abusing 20 boys.09 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandBeam e-scooters still in Whangārei despite Auckland banDistrict council's agreement with company different to those in Auckland and Wellington.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeriously injured man dropped off at hospital dies, police investigatingThe man died shortly after being dropped off at Kaitāia Hospital, police say.08 Sep 04:00 AM
KahuWatch: Kaipara mayor declines moment of silence for Kīngi Tūheitia in council meetingIt was the council's first public meeting since the late Māori king died last Friday.07 Sep 01:14 AM
New Zealand'Like a drug withdrawal': Kiwis addicted to a common skin creamTopical steroid addiction is still not widely recognised - but some say they have it.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoxing: Northland world champ Lani Daniels beats self-doubt to prepare for title defenceNorthland world champion Lani Daniels contemplated giving boxing away06 Sep 01:46 AM
