KahuNew kina regulations likely after Far North meetingFar North meeting shows depth of concern over kina barrens, says Fisheries Minister.15 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandCelebrating 135 years of education at WaimamakuFar North town of Waimamaku celebrates its schooling.15 May 01:00 AM
ParalympicsCameron Leslie heading swim team to Paris'It’s my fourth Paralympics, but my first in eight years, so it’s very exciting.'13 May 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPathway feels unsafe: Commuter concerns with shared routeCommuters describe their unsafe experiences using the Whangārei shared pathway.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Kerikeri flights starting, LTP submissions, SH15 speedsNews snippets from the Far North.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoost for social housing as Kaikohe units openJoint venture brings 37 more social homes to Kaikohe.13 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandStudents to honour Māori Battalion's war efforts in Italy, Greece and CreteThe trip will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for them all.12 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandMan wanted by police after Tikipunga fatal fire cleared of any suspicionPolice thank the public, Tikipunga homicide investigation continues.10 May 04:22 AM
New ZealandPublic donations rake in $140k to keep Whangārei Bird Recovery Centre alive'This time it was the generosity of the public which saved us.'09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - kina barren talk, Far North open for business and free Wi-FiNews snippets from the Far North08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop Energy giving Far North power users up to $300 credit on electricity billsTop Energy is owned by the people of the Far North.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandScience fair steers path towards bright future for studentsFar North science fair ignites passion for scientific exploration.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi music great Troy Kingi mentoring Far North’s Got Talent contestantsNorthland musician keen to nurture Far North's budding stars.08 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandFar North keeps reputation with hottest April temperature recorded in KaikoheKaikohe recorded a temperature of 29.1C in April - the hottest in the country.07 May 10:31 PM
New ZealandFamily of missing Northland fisherman keep faith as search continuesFerzil Babu’s family remember him as a loving husband and a great dad.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs: Enchanter trial begins, good start to duck season, and Māori nursing awardNews snippets from the Far North06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Kaitāia College music teacher Opeloge Ah Sam bringing his powerful stage show northPowerful stage show Aua e te tagi coming to Far North.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLower rates rises for Northlanders and extra $40m if GST on rates given backNorthland councils would get extra $40 million annually if GST on rates were returned.06 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandSlow-speed police chase on Far North's 90 Mile Beach nabs suspected ATV thiefThe not-so-high-speed pursuit along the beach reached speeds of 30km/h.05 May 08:53 PM
New ZealandWhangārei search: Missing fishermen new to NZ, family spokesperson saysThe men, in their mid-30s, had just arrived from India with their wives and children.02 May 05:51 AM
New ZealandTeens shock as they reportedly push man, 80, off bike, laugh then run away"It’s just shocking. There is nothing funny about elder abuse."02 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandFar North teen puts Kaitāia on the map - the Minecraft mapSebastian Sobr-Sosnowski is building Kaitāia on Minecraft01 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandJune opening likely for Kaitāia’s $11.5 million Te Hiku Sports Hub$11.5 million sports hub valued at $20 million.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Glowing witch show, big award for hotel and learn to sewNews snippets from the Far North.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGroundbreaking soil research earns student prestigious awardKerikeri's Sunny Perry wins Prime Minister’s Future Scientist Prize for soil research.01 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandUS space agency NASA helping fight Far North's drought riskUS space agency helps research into Far North drought risk01 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandViews of Northlanders aged 12-24 sought for new youth strategyA Northland youth strategy group calls for input from young people.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Two concerts, wildlife relocation and seeking sika deerNews snippets from the Far North.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei mum wins contest with 94kg pumpkin'My jaw dropped on the floor. I couldn’t believe how big my pumpkin had grown.'29 Apr 05:22 AM
New ZealandFar North's Viki Heta and Arana Rewha earn major award for caulerpa and pest effortsViki Heta and Arana Rewha frm Far North win New Zealand Biosecurity Awards29 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandNew boiler for 114-year-old Bay of Islands ferry Minerva brings unique steam experience closerVisitors soon will be able to travel by steam rail and ferry from Kawakawa to Russell.28 Apr 11:48 PM
Crime'It will be prison': Bus driver, 71, put 'on notice' after kissing boyThe man groomed the boy through their mutual interest in toy cars.27 Apr 01:02 AM
New ZealandNewly released music album from The Surge is Northland's first vinyl in many yearsProducing music on vinyl gave it a certain warmth and spatial depth.25 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Enhancing Russell's waterfront, footpath project, French films in focus and kina barrensNews snippets from the Far North24 Apr 05:00 PM
