PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Violent and secretive’: Dog-fighting rings going undetected as fear rulesPeople fear their pet dogs are being taken and used for the blood sport.06 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandOut-of-control rubbish fire revealed as Waipoua blaze causeFire and Emergency have this morning released the cause of the 100ha blaze.05 Mar 11:52 PM
New ZealandChild dies after incident on driveway in Far North Police said the incident happened on a property in Kāeo.05 Mar 11:49 PM
OpinionMike DinsdaleThousands can give blood again after rule change - Age editor gets back in the chairNZ Blood Service taking blood again from those who lived in UK previously banned05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North – town square plans, impact fund and solar lightsNews snippets from the Far North.05 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand Brain Aid at the Barn Far North fundraising concert for brain injuryTop line-up of Far North musicians at Brain Injury Association fundraiser05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North could be industrial hemp stronghold if drug law changesThe Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHokianga hospital rescue helicopter pad fundraiser hits $20k total in a weekGenerous donors give $20k to upgrade Hokianga rescue helicopter pad.05 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandCause of Waipoua River fire to be announced as cleanup continuesHalf of the evacuated residents returned home yesterday.04 Mar 09:04 PM
New Zealand‘It’s a safety issue’: Horse riders challenge new horse manure bylawClaire Ganantchian opposes a bylaw requiring riders to remove horse manure.04 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza1200 fishers at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North04 Mar 05:15 AM
New Zealand6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza1200 fishers are vying for prizes at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in the Far North.04 Mar 05:03 AM
KahuWhy 450-piece waka discovery on Chatham Island is a historic findThe limited excavation of a waka on Rēkohu has finished.03 Mar 09:28 PM
New ZealandNorth Hokianga A&P Show in picsPlenty on display at 110th North Hokianga Agricultural and Pastoral Show.03 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandProhibited fire season for Far North as dry district’s fire risk risesWaipoua River scrub fire finally brought under control.03 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandDog control review: Roaming dogs found to be serious public safety issueThe report found the council performed well but should undertake more prosecutions.03 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandProtesters gather outside court to support Northland’s most well-known green fairyHe denied the charges of cultivating and dealing cannabis as supporters protested outside.03 Mar 02:57 AM
New Zealand‘Making a difference’: Sailor’s 600km Guinness record bid for charityA woman is in Northland as part of her attempt to set a world sailing record.01 Mar 02:00 AM
KahuMother-daughter showdown set for NZ Manu championship finalDefending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.28 Feb 04:00 PM
Crime'Agonising pain': Murder victim's family describe their loss as killer is jailedBob Kleiman’s body was found in a Whangārei home in 2022. Now his killer has been jailed.28 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandNational flying championships: Could you drop a bag of sand from a plane and hit a target?The competition is one of the few times pilots can legally drop objects from an aircraft.28 Feb 02:28 AM
New ZealandWaipoua River fire contained, families to return home tonightThe Waipoua River fire in Northland is fully contained at 91ha.28 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandSearch under way for whale freed from Far North oyster linesA whale freed itself from lines at a Far North oyster farm yesterday.27 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandFundraiser to get $20,000 for vital Hokianga Hospital rescue helicopter padHokianga health service $20k short for crucial rescue helicopter landing pad upgrade26 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia road to airport closed 10 weeks for bridge updgrade - detour in placeBridge leading to Kaitāia Airport getting $1.3m upgrade, but road closed for 10 weeks.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand150 years of schooling at Kaitāia Primary, but teaching goes back 190 yearsKaitāia Primary's sesquicentennial marks 150 years of the school26 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews in brief from the Far North - NZer of year finalists, house falls off truck, caulerpa fundsNews snippets from the Far North.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand Weber Bros Circus coming to Kerikeri and KaitāiaTwo Far North towns to host animal-free performances in March.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Emotionally draining’: The burial mishap that left a family heartbrokenThe family faced turmoil when told the plot was single, not double.26 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Sir John Key’s new $6m chopper; NZ’s tallest hotel penthouse for sale at $16mPlus, Jordan Rondel after selling mega-successful boxed baking kit business, The Caker.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaipoua River blaze 50% contained as crews battle 100ha fireTwenty homes were evacuated as flames blocked access to State Highway 12.26 Feb 03:09 AM
New ZealandNgāpuhi bids to own Northport and associated company as part of consortiumMove from Ngāpuhi and others to take total control of region's port.26 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandNZ town has been under a boil water notice for nearly a decade, authorities now stepping inTaumata Arowai is working with Wai Care to ensure safe drinking water soon.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice name man who died in Far North crashPolice are still investigating the single vehicle crash in the Far North.24 Feb 09:57 PM
