New ZealandFar North’s Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival attracts thousandsThe festival, which started in 2008, rocks Ōtiria Marae in cultural celebration.31 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandFar North gets plenty of aroha from Governor-General Dame Cindy KiroBusy Far North tour for Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro with packed schedule of events30 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland to boast second-highest structures in NZ as wind farm takes flightNorthland's wind farm will have 12 turbines, each 206m tall.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North council pushes for separate climate zone to cut building costsMBIE says any changes must go through a formal review process.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandChampions celebrated: Northland’s sporting stars shine at awards nightWhangārei boxer Lani Daniels won the Supreme Award at the 2024 Northland Sports Awards.28 Mar 12:05 AM
WorldPutin warns US plans for Greenland could escalate Arctic tensionsPutin warns the Arctic could be a springboard for future conflicts.27 Mar 06:58 PM
New Zealand‘Tough to prosecute’: Community reels as boat thefts escalateThe owners found their stolen boats hidden in mangroves up the Waitangi River.27 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDawn Freshwater: How University of Auckland drives NZ’s innovation ecosystemThe Newmarket Innovation Precinct hosts 40 companies and numerous researchers.27 Mar 03:59 PM
New Zealand'Zero tolerance': Police nab youths in stolen vehicle after reported burglaryA 14yo has appeared in Kaitāia District Court and a 17yo is set to appear next week.27 Mar 01:48 AM
New Zealand'Kaikohe is where it's at': Community cheers new library projectKaikohe's new library project has been approved, with completion aimed for next year.27 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandKerikeri could almost double with new plan out on how to deal with the growth Draft plan to manage growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa, public urged to give feedback.26 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Brain Aid, ladies bring a cue and horses need homeNews snippets from the Far NOrth26 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia MetalFest 4 back for musical mayhemPowerful line-up for Kaitāia MetalFest 4 in May26 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandPaedophile teacher, jailed for abusing 20 boys, eyes South Island moveOne of New Zealand's worst child sex offenders has been refused parole again. 26 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Loved by all' Remembering beloved showman Eddie HemaraNorthland's beloved popular music showman Eddie Hemara died at the weekend.25 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Completely thrilled’: Shelter dogs adopted by loving familiesBetty was adopted by a couple who saw her photo in the Northern Advocate.25 Mar 04:00 PM
Crime‘His body turned white’: Mother on trial for alleged harm to baby left with brain damageThe woman has previously lost a child and said she was worried what people would think.25 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Heaven got a really great one’: Young man killed in jetboat accident namedThe young shearer's loved ones have been left reeling by his sudden death.25 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandFar North’s Mahoe Cheese tastes more successBay of Islands cheesemaker gets gold, silver and bronze medals at national awards.24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - tsunami siren test, regional fall, and council fees reviewedNews snippets from the Far North.24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandKerikeri’s Nurture by Nature to party like its 2005 after 20 years openNurture by Nature early childcare centre in Far North turning 20.24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandIwi festival tipped to draw thousandsFar North iwi's Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival on again.24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandEvery day is Christmas at Far North Christmas Tree FarmOn a Bay of Islands farm thousands of Christmas trees getting ready for festive season24 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Undermined the system’: Fisher fined for under-reporting catch by more than 2000kgDaniel Lovell sold 1738kg more spat than reported in the 2021/22 year. 24 Mar 02:26 AM
New ZealandHundreds of fish beached at Ninety Mile Beach due to predator chaseExperts advise caution, saying beached fish may be unsafe to eat.23 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandNorthlanders make finals in Young Māori Farmer AwardTwo Northland men are among leading three in this year's Young Māori Farmer Award20 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand'True industry leaders': Rob and Mandy Pye win Northland Farm Environment AwardsThe Pyes are strongly committed to animal health, the environment and the community.20 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandMatariki post unleashes racist torrent for Far North councilFar North Mayor says racist comments are deleted and accounts blocked.19 Mar 11:17 PM
New Zealand‘Extraordinary’: 72-year-olds complete epic NZ tandem journeyCliff and Ruth Mail cycled 7200km for charity, raising nearly $10,000.19 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘What happens next?’ Calls for local solutions to school lunch problemsLibelle Group's liquidation raises concerns about school lunch programme's stability.19 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandFour more Northland highway speed limits to be reviewedNZTA consulting on lifting four more Far North highway speed limits19 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandOsteopath and cancer survivor cycling to raise money for Far North HospiceHospice to benefit from Matiu Taingahue’s Inspiring Ride Across Aotearoa19 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland ladies on the march - leisure marching gaining popularity in the regionLeisure marching making big comeback in Northland.19 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandEight students in Northland Race Unity Speech Awards finalNorthland rangatahi have say on race relations at Race Unity Speech Awards.19 Mar 05:00 PM
