New ZealandParents asked to keep students home as staff sickness takes hold in ECEs, schools.Tikipunga High School made the decision to roster senior students home last month.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandStolen vehicles used in Whangārei dairy robberyPolice have recovered the vehicles associated with the incident for forensic inquiries.12 Jun 01:40 AM
New ZealandNew-look Whale Tail Park to open on FridayStudents at the local school picked the playground design - and requested some changes.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaipara Harbour's newest wharf opens at PoutoNew $2.9 million wharf opens, offering new opportunity for Northland, Auckland and beyond. Video / Susan BottingWatch11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMusic to their ears: Truckies and motorists welcome pothole repair funding boostNorthland is getting a funding boost to deal with a scourge of potholes on state highways.11 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandUnborn baby killed, others critically injured in crash with stolen vehiclePolice are investigating a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Okaihau on Monday evening.11 Jun 02:25 AM
New ZealandYear 7 and 8 students exposed to objectionable image on pest monitoring camera, source unknownAn investigation into the incident has left the school and NRC with little clarity10 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia to host final of Far North's Got TalentFuture stars to shine at Far North's Got Talent final10 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'These kids are falling through the gaps' - Learning support in schools not enough, educators worryThe current model is negligent principals say, but Erica Stanford says change is coming.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWanted: New upholsterer to cover MenzShed KaitāiaVacancy for skilled upholsterer — and others — at MenzShed Kaitāia.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Heart support for newborns, new council contractorNews snippets from the Far North.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It feels like theft': Customers lose thousands as fire business liquidatedOne customer paid $7500 for a fireplace in October but was kept waiting for installation.10 Jun 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIncreasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts'Using prisons to deter crime or reoffending doesn’t work.'09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dies after coming off jet ski on remote stretch of Northland's west coastEmergency services were unable to revive the person after they came off a jet ski.09 Jun 02:12 AM
New Zealand‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespreadThe sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.09 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland's autumn weather — wetter, drier, sunnier or warmer than normalWhangārei recorded its second-highest total of May sunshine hours.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I’m not totally a head-banger': Taking on Smokefreerockquest soloEthan Worthington was part of last year's winning band Ready, Set!07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRongoā on the rise - Northland practitioner on resurgence of customary healingA rongoā Māori practitioner from Northland speaks about the traditional method's upsurge.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North rates: 16.5% rise slashed to 5.1%“Residents told us ... the increase for our first year was far too high,” says mayor.07 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandTough economic times, state highway closures bring end to Far North cafe with eight jobs goneAwanui’s Big River Cafe closing as freight and visitor traffic dries up07 Jun 01:49 AM
New ZealandAwakino Precinct in Dargaville approved to allow 384 new housesThe Awakino Precinct will allow up to 384 new homes on a 39ha rural block.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSteady roll growth sees Portland School placed under enrolment schemeThe school says it's the only way to manage roll growth which grew 140 per cent since 202206 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPepper sprayed: IPCA finds Northland officer's actions to capture offender justifiedPolice acknowledge IPCA report into justified use of force during public disorder.06 Jun 12:03 AM
New ZealandCommunity infrastructure award for $40 million Kāeo BridgeKāeo Bridge project recognised as an important community asset.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - feedback wanted on park plan, health symposium and winter to be warmNews snippets from the Far North.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaikohe policeman awarded for 35 years of service to his Far North communityHis secret for his long-standing service is his “love for the job” and “incredible family.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Northland is a beautiful place and we expect it to grow': Region one of north's fastest-growingThe latest Census data shows Northland is growing.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew facilities welcomed by community and leadersKaitāia Town Square and Te Hiku Sports Hub open for community enjoyment.04 Jun 11:47 PM
New ZealandStore owner welcomes Mangamuka Gorge reopening after tough two yearsEliza Kete has kept the store operating despite SH1 outside the store being closed.04 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuHūhana Lyndon: Te Tiriti should be something that bonds usOpinion: Undermining tangata whenua rights rupture the social fabric of Aotearoa.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore socialisation between students and less distraction in class after phone ban, principals saySchools had to ban phones in class from the start of this term - so how's it going?04 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandA salute to our nannies, mums and auntiesCelebrating modern wāhinetanga/womanhood on Far North stage.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Sleep help, representation review meeting and school reunion plannedNews snippets from the Far North.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia celebrating opening of new sports hub and town squareThe big day will kick off at 5.30am when the town square officially opens.03 Jun 02:00 AM
