New Zealand'Please conserve power use': Power restored in Far North, but capacity lowTowns affected include Kerikeri, Russell, Paihia, Kaikohe and Kawakawa.06 Nov 04:23 PM
New ZealandLone ambulance overnight in Far North town highlights concerns amid growing demand Kaitāia has one ambulance overnight, with back-up from Kaikohe or Kerikeri.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumLifestyleTop chefs react: Restaurants on what they really think about Michelin coming to NZAmisfield's Vaughan Mabee wants to hug Tourism New Zealand – but what about everyone else?06 Nov 04:21 AM
New Zealand‘Humbled to gain the top job’: Māori leader Pita Tipene takes helm of Northland council05 Nov 06:30 AM
New ZealandMayor Wayne Brown weighs in on billion-dollar debate over Auckland to Northland highway02 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Entirely preventable': Man fatally crushed while fixing 500kg ride-on mower Far North man Ian McLarnon was working under the mower when it slipped and pinned him. 02 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeDouble stabbing followed gang member being told he couldn't smoke meth at property But Ernest Albert claimed he was being set up because he was trying to leave the gang.02 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to prepare financially for going into aged careEarly planning, including powers of attorney, can ease the move into care.01 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClass secrets: Inside the life of a Kiwi teacherNew teacher graduates share what it’s really like teaching teens in 2025 classrooms.01 Nov 04:02 PM
New ZealandFault triggers power outage to more than 23,000 Far North homes and businessesTop Energy crews are investigating a fault on the 33 kV line to Mt Pokaka.31 Oct 03:57 AM
New ZealandFighting mate wareware: Māori-led dementia programme gives hope to whānauAbout 12% of Māori over 65 show signs of mate wareware dementia.30 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘One of the most remarkable’: Sir Michael Hill’s superyacht hits marketTake a photo tour through Michael Hill's $25m floating masterpiece.30 Oct 01:47 AM
Crime‘They feel isolated’: Crime fallout impacting older NorthlandersNorthland's level of crime has begged the question – who is suffering in the shadows?29 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Really stoked’: Grassroots push powers Māori roll voter surge in GisborneTurnout on the Māori roll surged 40.5%, from 3657 voters in 2022 to 5139 this year.29 Oct 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Final nail in the coffin': Kerikeri Street Party cancelled amid road closuresMore than 4000 revellers usually flock to the post-half marathon celebration.29 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandThunderstorm risk lingers for parts of NZ, but wild weather easingThe turbulent weather should start to become more settled across New Zealand.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow dementia trackers are helping Northland families keep loved ones safePeople with dementia can go wandering with a goal to find something or wander aimlessly.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice helicopter crew in multiple Labour Weekend water rescuesA missing diver was found in Manukau Harbour after over an hour of searching.28 Oct 03:41 AM
New ZealandThe ‘loving lie’ that helped calm a father with dementiaKerikeri’s Maria Nicol helped care for both her parents as they lived with dementia.27 Oct 05:13 PM
WorldBoy, 14, in hospital after croc attack in Far North QueenslandThe teen was attacked while fishing in waist-deep water with friends.27 Oct 03:03 AM
New ZealandFacing dementia: Fear and stigma delay vital early diagnosisAn early dementia diagnosis lets whānau plan care and access crucial support, experts say.27 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandKamo butchery’s pork sausage wins silver in national competition debutThe Kamo butchery’s pork sausage stood out among 814 entries nationwide.25 Oct 11:00 PM
KahuYoung Northland golfer builds a side-hustle to fund expensive sports dreamJavier's parents run a coffee cart. He is starting to fund his own sport, aged just 12.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyThe dog that came back from the dead: 7 unusual tenancy casesLamb in a nappy, parrot meth detector, cat that caused flood, some of the unusual cases.24 Oct 03:00 AM
EntertainmentTikTok says these are NZ's best creators, but nominees 'don’t want to harp on about it'Public invited to have the final say for annual awards.23 Oct 05:59 AM
New ZealandSix measles cases confirmed as ferry exposure sparks national alertAbout 350 ferry passengers have been contacted by Health NZ.23 Oct 04:32 AM
New Zealand27 pilot whales die after stranding on remote Northland beachThe whales were found on Twilight Beach, about 11km south of Cape Rēinga, on Monday.23 Oct 02:30 AM
New Zealand‘Absolutely a massive deal’: $51.5m Kaikohe housing plan unveiledThe project aims to deliver 100 affordable rental homes by mid-2027.21 Oct 04:00 PM