New ZealandFar North news briefs - supermarket facial recognition, give moulting penguins space and serious crashesNews snippets from the Far North.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKāeo’s new $40million bridge open both lanes from SaturdayLong-awaited Kāeo Bridge fully open from Saturday19 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandFamily of critically injured surfer thanks rescuers who saved his life after collisionA local says the shallow bar with strong rips is dangerously crowded with beginners.19 Feb 01:57 AM
New ZealandFar North businesses have plan to attract people during Brynderwyns closureHope publicity campaign will bring people to the Far North during SH1 closure.19 Feb 01:22 AM
KahuNgāpuhi hapū emboldened to start Treaty negotiations with new ministerFace-to-face meetings at Waitangi are the first step in the settlement process.18 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandStation Rd reopened following closure after gas leak in WhangāreiThe road has been closed to traffic from Kamo Rd to the intersection with Farmer St.18 Feb 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMāori immersion school moving in sparks controversy in tight-knit communityResidents claimed the move will create stormwater, noise, sewerage and traffic issues.18 Feb 05:33 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from Northland - Penguins moulting, serious crash injury and surfer hospitalisedNews snippets from Northland.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWomen’s Blues rugby team tackling women in sports stigma one visit at a timeThe visit coincided with a training camp where Blues members enhanced their skills.18 Feb 02:11 AM
New ZealandPatient airlifted to hospital following remote Far North land rescueThe person sustained injuries which meant they were unable to walk out and required aid.18 Feb 12:51 AM
New Zealand'Break those barriers down': More legal clinics coming to WhangāreiNearly a year since the clinics first launched, more are on the way.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We’re open- come and enjoy it': Free beer on offer to ease highway detour stressBusinesses say communication needs to be better so visitors still travel north.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandForget Me Not adult day centre celebrates 30 years of community dedicationSome dedicated volunteers have been involved for the whole 30 years.16 Feb 01:12 AM
New Zealand37-year-old farm worker dies after car crash into ditchThe man worked at a local avocado farm and was returning home when the crash occurred.15 Feb 09:41 PM
New ZealandMan dies after vehicle reportedly rolls in MoerewaThe crash was reported to police just before 10pm on Wednesday.14 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandNorthland's Sandy Bay dotterel chicks take to the sky'It’s just incredible that they have survived to that stage, given the dangers.'14 Feb 08:41 PM
New ZealandNo light at the end of the tunnel for Northland's sole rail lineThe North Auckland Line remains closed more than a year after storms caused 200 slips.14 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandTyre store completely destroyed in fire, health warnings issuedFire and emergency has asked locals nearby to stay indoors.14 Feb 01:15 AM
New Zealand'There is a huge risk to life': Mangawhai surf club temporary set-up takes tollWith a slip closing Mangawhai's surf clubhouse, it takes longer to get to rescues.13 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandDriver says motorist tried to push him off road in early-morning ordealThe tailgating vehicle was mostly driving with its lights off despite it being dark.13 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand54yo truckie dies after crashing into trees on State Highway 15The logging truck went over the centre line, across the road and into the trees.12 Feb 10:35 PM
New ZealandYouth unafraid of consequences: Calls for harsher penalties for fleeing driversYouths, aged between 12-17, are said to make up a significant portion of fleeing drivers.12 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop action at Kamo in Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles tennis tournamentWind put an edge on Saturday's men's and ladies' games, Sunday was calm for mixed doubles.12 Feb 03:07 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle one year on: How Northland is picking up the piecesEven though a year has passed, remnants of the storm's destruction remain.11 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe place where wetlands are increasing, not decreasingThe project has created 10ha of wetland and preserved a remnant native forest.10 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandNorthlanders both concerned and happy about supermarket facial recognition trialIs Pak'nSave Whangārei one of the stores trialling the technology?09 Feb 06:16 PM
New ZealandFishing club reeling with delight after record number of marlin catchesThe last spike in marlin catches was in 2016 during an El Niño climate pattern.09 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandOur Treasures: The Desk of Dreams - help shape Whangārei Museum’s future"What is at stake is the living links to taonga that never died."09 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news briefs - Younghusband on display, fatal accident info sought and learn how to make leiNews snippets from Northland.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal for information on Matauri Bay road death in Far NorthNorthland beach community road death sparks call from people for help09 Feb 01:35 AM
New ZealandThreatening behaviour force Kaipara school to initiate 'precautionary' lockdownThe principal says the school gates were closed as a precautionary measure.08 Feb 03:41 AM
New ZealandStill-burning wetland fire forces residents to evacuate their homesOne mum says she and her children could barely breathe as they fled their home.07 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They’re there to learn': Hopes cellphone ban will be a positive changeSchools are figuring out how to enforce the policy, which is compulsory by term 2.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOverseas company spends $25m on 1800ha of Northland farmland for forestry'We really need to be looking at what is the long-term forestry future.'06 Feb 04:00 PM
