New Zealand'There's still a lot to do': Road safety concerns despite $47m upgradesThe road rebuild in Northland cost $47 million over nine months.06 Jul 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Major concern': 200 children lack safe beds in NorthlandOvercrowding, inadequate bedding, mouldy mattresses put kids at risk of serious illness.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandVeteran fire investigator retires after 30 years and 973 casesHe began as a decorated radio host before shifting to fire safety and investigation.04 Jul 05:00 PM
RetailConsumer NZ calls for action on 'shrinkflation' amid rising concernsConsumer NZ urges transparency from businesses regarding shrinkflation.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Long-term implications': Alarm over doubling of KiwiSaver withdrawalsNorthlanders' KiwiSaver withdrawals for hardship rose 109% from 2022 to 2024.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFears Northland Expressway at risk as report challenges $1.2b GDP boostMP Grant McCallum fears the highway could be scrapped by a Labour-led government.30 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland firefighters face struggles with ageing fleet and delaysFirefighters worry their ageing engine may impact response times.29 Jun 05:00 PM
KiwiSaver'It's security': Push for KiwiSaver access to aid young farmersFederated Farmers launched a petition to change KiwiSaver rules urgently.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandActive front brings strong winds, downpours to NorthlandMetService has placed a severe thunderstorm watch on Northland until 11am. 26 Jun 09:46 PM
CrimePolice officer to be charged after pursuit crash that killed teenThe family of Whangārei teen Angel Riley say their hunt for justice is just beginning. 26 Jun 12:31 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely unreal': Dive trip inspires young conservationistsThe trip to one of the world's best dive spots rewarded the passion of nine Northlanders.26 Jun 12:00 AM
CrimeRising concerns: Northland's alleged homicide rate surpasses 2024 total As of May 1, Northland had the highest number of alleged homicides out of each district. 25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North couple lose home, pets in devastating fireOwners Susie and Kevin Wheller have been left with nothing but the clothes on their back. 24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKoru stolen from community leader's grave back with whānauThe koru was taken from a grave sometime last week, leaving the family devastated.17 Jun 03:10 AM
New Zealand'Sacrilege': Family anger over theft from Dargaville graveThe $2000 koru was sawn off Michael Mudford’s headstone.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMiddle-aged thieves stealing kilos of lollies from family-run storeStore manager Jayden Aben says regular customers are targeting the family-run business.12 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuKaipara’s ‘Trump of the North’ Jepson exits mayoral race, endorses deputyCraig Jepson won't seek a second term as Kaipara Mayor in October.10 Jun 05:30 AM
Crime73-year-old man charged with Northland murder Police said the 73-year-old would appear at Kaikohe District Court via video link today.10 Jun 12:54 AM
New ZealandSnow-like sighting creates a flurry as temperatures plummetA bitterly cold front moving north delivered temperatures of less than 4C.09 Jun 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Another blow': Shrinkflation creeps into shoppers' basketsNorthland shoppers say the practice is spreading, but they have sympathy for businesses.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North residents fear logging slash threatens roads amid bad weatherA Far North couple have fears logging slash will threaten roads as winter nears.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDargaville water crisis: Businesses face losses and residents raise health concernsRepair work will take time as Dargaville's 5000 residents asked to stop using water.31 May 12:09 AM
New ZealandRest home romance: Wedding bells chime for 99-year-old brideDennam and Felicia wed at rest home, proving love has no age limit.25 May 05:00 PM
CrimeMurder charge laid over Northland man's death, police seek further informationPolice are still seeking sightings of a 1999 blue and silver Mitsubishi L200.22 May 02:03 AM
New Zealand'Very tight': Builders struggle in Northland's falling marketNew building consents in the region dropped 31% in the year to March 2025.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandVehicle dwellers spark tension at beachside community Residents claim vehicle dwellers make the Onerahi foreshore unsafe.16 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Radical change': Possible crayfish ban for Northland's east coastShane Jones says crayfish can't keep declining in the popular fishing area.16 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not worth it': Crash survivor's message this Road Safety WeekHe suffered a traumatic brain injury after a crash in June 2021.16 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Kaitāia teen Levi Ashwell is leading the way at St John Hato HoneKaitāia St John Hato Hone's Levi Ashwell is best Drill cadet in NZ14 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandToo many 'caught in the crossfire' of preventable crashes, senior firefighter saysIn 2024, 27 people died, and 153 were seriously injured in Northland crashes.13 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice name Parakao homicide victimPolice say the 55-year-old lived at the Mangakahia Rd address where he died.13 May 03:56 AM
New ZealandFar North news – reserve comment wanted, te reo champ sought and rural roadshowNews snippets from the Far North.12 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandThe call-out conundrum: Police and mental health services at odds over changesPolice have delayed withdrawing from mental health callouts in Northland.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil votes for independent review of Far North Sweetwater projectFNDC Sweetwater project - council calls for independent examination of project12 May 12:00 AM
