New ZealandDolphin encounter a reminder to engage with nature, Matt Watson saysWatson's video of the interaction has enchanted viewers on social media.01 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandUS space agency NASA helping fight Far North's drought riskUS space agency helps research into Far North drought risk01 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandFast-track consenting gives Northport another door to expansionNorthport wants to ensure its plans to expand will be approved one way or another.30 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandBrynderwyns reopening delayed: 'Prolongs the hurt' for Northland businessesMotorists have to wait another 'number of weeks' before using SH1 over the Brynderwyns.30 Apr 05:34 AM
New ZealandPolice continue investigation into the unexplained death of Tikipunga manA fire started in a car and spread to the house where a critically injured man was found.29 Apr 11:17 PM
New ZealandViews of Northlanders aged 12-24 sought for new youth strategyA Northland youth strategy group calls for input from young people.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei mum wins contest with 94kg pumpkin'My jaw dropped on the floor. I couldn’t believe how big my pumpkin had grown.'29 Apr 05:22 AM
New ZealandFar North's Viki Heta and Arana Rewha earn major award for caulerpa and pest effortsViki Heta and Arana Rewha frm Far North win New Zealand Biosecurity Awards29 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandNew boiler for 114-year-old Bay of Islands ferry Minerva brings unique steam experience closerVisitors soon will be able to travel by steam rail and ferry from Kawakawa to Russell.28 Apr 11:48 PM
New ZealandPrincipal on tenterhooks awaiting news on Education Ministry cutsThere is concern that our most vulnerable learners will be those who feel the impact.28 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandDisability funding cuts hurt: 'There's nothing to help us'Kristy Kewene loves her son James, 23, but says caring for him is tough.26 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandIconic Northland tracks to close for months for repair workThe temporary closure will be used to repair and enhance infrastructure.26 Apr 12:03 AM
New ZealandNewly released music album from The Surge is Northland's first vinyl in many yearsProducing music on vinyl gave it a certain warmth and spatial depth.25 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Enhancing Russell's waterfront, footpath project, French films in focus and kina barrensNews snippets from the Far North24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandArchaeology Week in Northland looks at legacy of Hartley Travers Ferrar who mapped NorthlandHartley Ferrar, who mapped Northland in the early 1900s, in focus for Archaeology Week.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister of Health Shane Reti officially opens Whangārei's new maternity suite and labThe new extension is the beginni of creating a parent, tamariki and pēpi health hub.24 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland's men and women singles bowls champs decidedNorthland Bowls Centre's singles champs found24 Apr 03:40 AM
New ZealandKaitāia former hostel closed down after it was deemed dangerous now for saleKaitāia hostel closed by council as dangerous building being sold.24 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland to get $150m worth of new and revamped state housesThe state house owner plans to build nearly 400 new houses by the end of 2025.24 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandHalf a billion-dollar dry dock project gets Minister’s nodThe dry dock development will have a major impact on Northland.23 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'She was cheeky, loved to have a laugh': Police honour the memory of officer Gail ShepherdGail Shepherd, 49, was farewelled by coworkers with a guard of honour.22 Apr 02:25 AM
New ZealandAfter $13.5m, still no drinking water for Kaitāia from Sweetwaters aquiferKaitāia's Sweetwaters project still not producing clear water.22 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandLest We Forget: A guide to commemorating Anzac Day 2024The day is a wider remembrance of those soldiers who have fallen.22 Apr 12:01 AM
New ZealandDedication and hard work pays off: Northland gymnasts to compete across the ditchThe trio have put in the hard yards to qualify for the world-class event.19 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Waipu shop's award-winning cheeses answer to new EU regulationsOrigin Northland in Waipu sells food products with the lowest possible food miles.19 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandFour Northland artists to feature at prestigious art fairDickinson's mission is to show the wealth of talent Northland has to offer.18 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandGovt’s new 'pet bond' won’t make a difference to struggling renters, animal advocates sayNorthlanders unsure whether new 'pet bond' will make a difference to renters.18 Apr 06:00 PM
KahuKaipara Mayor wants Māori ward gone before next local electionsThe Govt changes signalled this month allow council to reverse Māori ward decisions.18 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandDelay to opening of Kaitāia’s new town squareStructural design issues have caused the hold-up.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMobile nurse-led vascular service visits Kaitāia for the first timeThe service helps alleviate pressure on the visiting fortnightly consultant clinic.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandControversial Kaitāia hostel closed after Dangerous Building noticeThe Hike and Bike has been subject to several complaints to council.17 Apr 02:30 AM
New ZealandSport NZ making a splash as leading regional rate planned to be cutNorthland Regional Council wants to cut the rate which helped fund key sports projects.17 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland Expressway will grow region by $2.1b a year, new report saysThe report shows huge economic and social benefits for Northland, plus a boost to GDP.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia loses cellphone and broadband services after fibre cable cutWork being done to install a fence post caused the outage.16 Apr 02:52 AM