New ZealandBusiness cops $405k penalty after tourist's death in ‘horrific’ sand boarding incidentBig $405K penalty for Far North tour company after death of tourist on sand dunes.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty pleaNews snippets from the Far North.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCat-astrophe: Northland groups welcome report recommending mandatory desexingAnimal welfare groups are backing a report that would make desexing cats mandatory.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand71 years old and still saving lives: Meet Ruawai's veteran firefighterFirefighter determined to carry on until the next crop of firefighters emerge.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCompulsory teaching requirements won't work, educators sayThe one size fits all approach toward students is being labelled 'unrealistic' by some.22 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuFull day of music, food and fun at Bay of Islands’ it! FestivalBay of Islands it! Festival to deliver top music, food and beverages.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHome of convicted Northland farmer Allan Titford destroyed in arson attackKaikohe arson: Home belonged to jailed farmer Allan Titford.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaipara mayor shuts down claim he misled council over Julian BatchelorThe claim was made after Julian Batchelor made a surprise appearance at a council meeting.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It was like watching a movie': Off-duty lifeguard hailed for dramatic dog rescueA trip to the beach took a sour turn when a pet dog plunged over a cliff into surf.21 Aug 06:31 AM
New ZealandFirefighters rescue elderly resident after fire breaks out in bedroomFire and Emergency crew advise the public on having predetermined escape plans.21 Aug 05:23 AM
New Zealand$405,000 in fine, reparation, costs for Far North company over sandboarding tourist's deathSand Safari tour company sentenced over Te Paki sandboarding death.21 Aug 05:23 AM
New ZealandTheft in broad daylight leaves an elderly woman distraughtPolice are investigating an incident where an elderly woman had her valuables stolen.21 Aug 01:11 AM
New ZealandIncrease in access and dropping prices of meth and cannabis a worry, study findsWorry over the availability and declining prices of meth and cannabis in Northland.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPopular dive operator avoids prosecution after traumatic school tripThe dive company avoided prosecution over a traumatic Poor Knights school trip.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandResidents outraged at drivers tearing up grounds at Kerikeri Basin Recreation ReserveVandals have been tearing up the grounds at a Northland heritage spot, concerning locals.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A life of service' - 45-year firefighting veteran rememberedMark Montgomery was a firefighter for the Maungakaramea Fire Station and a family man20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Mangawhai bridge, Lotto win, noise annoys and cat controlNews snippets from Northland and the surrounds.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoom for two: The popular avocado farm hailed for its native mushroomsAdvocate photographer Tania Whyte captures an inside look at the popular growers.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland tame Tasman in torrential conditionsThe Taniwha blew the Mako away in the wet in Whangārei.20 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland's Bream Bay College wins big at national Showquest finalJudge shared her admiration for the students’ dedication and growth.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLawyer plans to challenge scallop ban in the High CourtMichael Badham claims many flaws are in the advice used to inform the closure decision.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMāori Development Ministry gives hope to couple living in mouldy, run-down homeThe couple say a heavy burden has been lifted off their shoulders after a successful hui.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNot just roads: Ratepayers association says other essential infrastructure needs addressing in Far NorthGovernment proposal to allow two Northland councils to adopt 3-year plans draws criticism.16 Aug 10:45 PM
New ZealandThree winning Lotto tickets sold in NorthlandCould you be one of the three lucky Lotto winners in Northland?16 Aug 07:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo relief: Schools forced to close amid teacher shortageThe relief teacher shortage has been highlighted in a new survey.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGreen Party announces Whangārei candidate ahead of electionRick Bazeley is on the Green Party candidates list after first appearing in 2011.15 Aug 08:48 PM
New ZealandRacehorses of the sky: Inside the curious world of pigeon racing in NorthlandKeeping the sport of pigeon racing alive.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthlanders owe nearly $38m in child supportAcross the entire North Island, liable parents owe $596m.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil to appeal contractor’s $6.1m High Court-ordered payoutThe Whangārei District Council's appealing against $6.1m in costs for a contractor.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouple living in mouldy, run down home call out Māori Development Ministry'It's like the help has been ripped out from underneath our feet'.13 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Definite spike’ in influenza in Whangārei over last four weeksA Whangārei GP says he's seen a spike in influenza cases over the last few weeks.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy do people poison trees?From poisoning gum trees in Kerikeri to pōhutukawa in Kaipara; why do people kill trees?11 Aug 06:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKāinga Ora plans to build apartment buildings angers Whangārei residentsOpposition is mounting against triple and double-storey Kāinga Ora homes in Kensington.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMajor airlift to remove mangroves from Whangārei HarbourPassersby were surprised to see a helicopter helping to remove mangroves for the marina.11 Aug 02:43 AM
