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 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 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
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
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 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 ZealandEnd of an era for iconic flats once saved but now to be demolishedThe boarded up Almond Court flats have been an iconic landmark in Whangārei for years.18 Sep 05:00 PM
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
New ZealandWork of conservationists Robert and Robyn Webb immortalised in bronzeA memorable moment for conservation as a new sculpture honours conservationist duo.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand70-year-old Wildlife Act to be replaced, calls for politics to be put asideThe current Wildlife Act is 70 years old and outdated, the DoC says.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection 2023: All candidates in now known - what you need to know about the electionDo you have questions for the candidates?15 Sep 05:00 PM
