New ZealandWhat a Ripper! Police dog wins top prize at national competitionA labrador with a great nose is New Zealand's top detector dog after national win.28 Sep 05:08 AM
New ZealandLong trail of blood on Whangārei road related to family violence, investigation under wayWhat led to large amount of dried blood on a Whangārei street is now being investigated.27 Sep 11:17 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Coastguard award, retail safety workshop, cyclone reliefNews snippets from the Far North.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSPCA struggles with influx of dogs: Unwanted puppies in boxes left on doorstepUsually there is a rest period between puppy influxes but this year has been "constant".27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlood resilience in remote communities boosted with $8.9m in Govt fundingThe Govt acknowledged the time its taken to assist Northland's remote communities.27 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGun violence increase because of growing gangs, system failures: Former gang leaderGone are the days when the weapon of choice are baseball bats or pitchforks.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Scary experience': Motorists forced to hide after car follows them on highway late at night"Who knows what their intention was.”26 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tent city' stirs trouble for homeless day centre and local businessesA group of homeless newcomers have refused to move their tents on a downtown street.26 Sep 04:00 PM
KahuWe are developing people who are knowledgeable in historyStudents are learning traditional knowledge and practices.25 Sep 05:28 PM
New Zealand'Exceptional': New gallery in Dargaville gets full support of local communityThe Northland carver opened his new gallery on Saturday.24 Sep 06:51 PM
New ZealandNo major gongs but plenty of recognition for Northland surf lifeguards at annual awardsTen Northland lifegurds honoured at SLSNZ annual awards24 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Stoked’: $637m Fonterra payout for Northland’s dairy farmersNo big spend up from Northland's dairy farmers despite big payout24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Two Lotto wins, bad driving and ferry ramp upgradeNews snippets from across Northland.24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei's lengthy and impressive maritime history to feature in new festivalThe Whangārei Maritime Festival is set to showcase city's extensive marine history.24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandA friendly vibe: Inaugural Sandbox Fandom Festival a hit with NorthlandersThe Sandbox Fandom Festival attracted some wild and wacky costumes to Whangārei24 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandYou know it's spring in the Far North when the shining cuckoo singsThe Far North welcomes spring with the first report of shining cuckoo song.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei teen Mairina Dunn's brutal killer Nathan Fenton up for paroleMan who killed Whangārei teen Mairina Dunn in 2006 up for parole22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandA parent's guide to entertaining the kids these school holidaysCircus workshops to wood working and other arty crafts: A list your kids are sure to love.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCruel home loss for Taniwha in Bunnings NPC match against Bay of PlentyThe Taniwha have suffered another close defeat after the Steamers scored a late try.22 Sep 10:14 AM
New ZealandFNDC moves toward stricter measures to curb 'out-of-control' cat populationBut one councillor thinks council has set itself up to fail given the difficulties.22 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandJust in time for the weekend - Northland gets heavy rain watchKeep eye on weather forecast with heavy rain likely for Northland.22 Sep 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The worst is yet to come': Fears Northland's dominant drowning toll set to continueWater safety top boss fears worst yet to come amid appalling Northland death figures.21 Sep 07:59 PM
New ZealandStrawberry grower facing shortage of plants turns to vege productionA strawberry grower says fruit's prices will increase.21 Sep 05:16 AM
New ZealandUnwell passenger evacuated from cruise ship 120km off Northland coastThe ship was 120km offshore when the passenger needed to be airlifted to hospital.21 Sep 03:52 AM
New ZealandMan fined more than $33,000 after dozens of tyres burned on Kaiwaka propertyThe burned area contained steel belts and the remains of over 100 tyres.21 Sep 03:44 AM
New ZealandWhangārei band Basement give concert money to charity after friend's brain injuryThe young musicians felt it was a worthy cause.21 Sep 01:39 AM
New ZealandHow a gifted pair of boots can make a difference: Call for more sporting donationsThe small gesture of donating sports kit can make a big difference for someone.20 Sep 05:00 PM
BoxingHistory-making hometown showdown for boxing greats Mea Motu and Lani Daniels“I’ve always dreamed of coming back home,” Kaitāia's Mea Motu says.20 Sep 04:48 AM
New Zealand'Do the right thing': Man stabbed 17 times, sister issues pleaOffenders still on the loose while man lies in hospital covered in bandages.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAotearoa Social Workers' Day: Chef swaps the kitchen for life as a social worker“It’s more of a vocation than a job. It’s where I’m supposed to be."19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig increase in kiwi being killed by dogsSince 2022, just under 90 kiwi deaths have been reported across Northland.19 Sep 06:17 AM
New ZealandNorth Shore venue hopes to attract Northlanders to Juicy FestFestival organisers remind Northlanders that they never said they wouldn't return.19 Sep 05:56 AM
New ZealandBusy Highway now reopened after power line snap forced road closureTemporary road closure and delays on State Highway 14 have now been lifted.19 Sep 02:12 AM
New ZealandSeal pups most likely died from starvation, conservationists sayDoC says now is a hard time for juvenile seals as they try to make it on their own.18 Sep 05:00 PM
