New ZealandWatch: Shark surprise in Northland rockpool"We didn't believe them until they started screaming."05 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandLocals with garden hoses join firefighters in battling blazeThirty firefighters and two choppers battled blaze in 1.5ha of scrub and pine forest.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice warning to holiday-makers after young boy killed in crashThe head-on crash occurred about 400m north of the turnoff to Hikurangi town.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Horror' as island fire threatens world's rarest treeBought by the Crown from Māori in 1908, the island became a nature reserve in 1956.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSix-year-old boy killed in New Year's Day crash named by policeThe little boy who died in a crash on January 1 was Myka Tuala of Wellington02 Jan 09:42 PM
New ZealandChild killed in Whangārei crash, SH1 reopensOne dead and five injured in head on crash at Whangārei.01 Jan 07:30 AM
New ZealandFire destroys luxury boat in minutes in the Bay of IslandsAn intense inferno melted a luxury launch into the sea at the Bay of Islands.27 Dec 02:34 AM
New ZealandFish smoker caused fire that destroyed house before ChristmasA Moerewa couple have lost "everything" in a fire that destroyed part of their house.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPreschool: We want our hippopotamus backOwen was shocked to find only the hippo's tutu remaining after it had been stolen.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's too risky': Fires banned in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas EveTotal fire ban is in place in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve23 Dec 01:30 AM
New ZealandSeptember police shooting: man who tried to take officers lives sentencedSeptember police shooting: man who tried to take officers lives sentenced21 Dec 02:07 AM
New ZealandRoadworks around holiday hotspotsWork being carried out on about 2500 sites on the national roading network.20 Dec 06:16 PM
New ZealandToxic cocktail of speed and too many vehicles threatening lives on Northland beachFears that it will only be a matter of time before another person is killed.20 Dec 05:00 PM
KahuTurbulent childhood no barrier for Whangārei scholarSkyla Anderson-Wynn will study law as well as arts and commerce at university next year.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' dangerDry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.18 Dec 03:05 AM
KahuHundreds of pro-Māori wards signatures for new campaignA new campaign has been set up to support Māori seats on councils.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Kahu'Wandering with Ancestors' road tour relaunchedVisitors to Northland and locals can do a renewed self-drive tour of interesting sites.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSerious crash closes State Highway 1Serious crash closes highway south of Whangārei15 Dec 09:29 PM
CrimeContinued name suppression declined by courtAlleged cop shooter in Northland deny charges and elect trial by jury.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic water rescue, man fighting for his lifeEmergency services rushed to the Tamaterau shoreline just before 1pm on Monday.14 Dec 05:15 AM
New ZealandMan accused of shooting at police named, pleads not guiltyMan who allegedly shot at Northland police remanded in custody.13 Dec 11:18 PM
New ZealandRestricted fire season imposed across NorthlandFrom today anybody wanting to light a fire outside in Northland may need a permit13 Dec 06:17 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSamantha Motion: Minister's move to sack council a bold oneOpinion: Can a commission stop Tauranga going round in circles?04 Dec 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Bunch of cowboys': Pōhutukawas cut down as housemoving saga continuesHousemoving truck became stuck for a long time yesterday as it tried to get up driveway.04 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandHero police dog and man shot by police in Tangowahine both stableCanine is in a stable condition after suffering an injury to its jaw.02 Dec 12:03 AM
New ZealandOur Hidden Homeless: Northland's elderly living in Third World conditionsKaumātua and kuia are living in tents and shacks in the Far North. What are the solutions?30 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrama in Paihia as bank bid ends in armed police swoop, high-speed crashArmed police swarmed the crashed vehicle and allegedly found two firearms inside.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWitness: Armed police swarm Paihia car after bank 'incident'A woman was allegedly removed from the vehicle in Paihia by armed police.30 Nov 12:42 AM
New ZealandCar crashes into tree following bank 'incident'It is believed the man was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.29 Nov 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSuicide doctor's widow: 'My biggest mistake'Kate Harding speaks of the lessons learned from husband Richard's suicide.29 Nov 04:02 PM
EnvironmentWharf charity decries decision to reject consentsGovt funding of $600,000 for the Mangawhai wharf project has been lost due to the ruling.24 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandFourth man sentenced to home detention in underage sex caseVictim's former partner, who allegedly arranged liaisons, awaiting trial on 20 charges.20 Nov 05:23 AM
New ZealandNorthland driver was four times over alcohol limit when he killed pregnant womanMoerewa man admits drink driving causing death of teen in the town20 Nov 12:27 AM
CrimeMan who allegedly shot at police appears in courtNo plea was taken and the accused was remanded in custody to reappear on November 30.18 Nov 04:20 AM
