New ZealandFar North District Council calls for Gaza ceasefire and opposes Māori ward disestablishmentAround 60 members of the public turned out to support the motion tabled by the mayor.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCharity delighted with Far North woodchoppers' $400k of donationsFar North woodchopping team have helped the Fred Hollows Foundation for years.27 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLong waits for mental health help can be catastrophic for Northland youthNorthland children are waiting 50 per cent longer than adults for mental health services.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKennel cough in Northland: Rise in cases causing concernNorthland vets urge dog owners to be vigilant as kennel cough cases rise around the region26 May 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Keep yourself safe': Northland paramedic reflects on the lives lost in crashes'No one leaves the same person they were before.'24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthlanders turn up in large numbers to support Road Safety Week 2024"The road toll is not just some number but somebody’s loved one who died on the road."24 May 05:01 AM
New ZealandNorthland emergency services secure ongoing funding after public speaks upRegional council backs down from proposal to cut support after consultation backlash.24 May 05:00 AM
KahuMore than half of jobs to go at Te Rūnanga-A-Iwi-O-NgāpuhiThe Northland rūnanga has been running at a loss of $500,000 a year.23 May 08:15 PM
New ZealandFast turnover forestry for green energy could transform Northland economyShort rotation forestry could help reignite Marsden Pt.23 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Well known identity dies, Parrot Place fundraiser and landmark repairsNews snippets from the Far North22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrust calls on donations to help raise remaining funds before June 12 deadlineThe trust has until June 12 to come up with the remaining funds.22 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandFar North council to call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in GazaFar North councillors to vote on call for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.22 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandWorld War II relic found in Kerikeri op shopKerikeri Hospice Green Shed uncovers historic WWII relic22 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandThe Chase quiz star Shaun Wallace to visit Far NorthQuiz master Shaun Wallace to take on Far North fans at Kerikeri event.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnother solar farm for Northland, with 4.8MW produced by new Ruawai facility'As New Zealand’s weather becomes more volatile, engineering at this level is a must.'21 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandIwi, forest manager call time on illegal rubbish dumping in Far North nature spot'I won’t tolerate this rubbish and lack of respect for the environment,' says iwi leader.20 May 05:00 PM
KahuFar North students connect to te ao Māori and learn essential life skillsStudents learning life skills in the Far North.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCivil Aviation Authority to inquire into Northland helicopter crashCivil Aviation Authority plans to understand what 'exactly' happened and why.20 May 03:31 AM
New ZealandYouths arrested over Far North car-thefts - police thank public for their helpFar North car-theft sprees ended with arrest of four youths20 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandYouths who threatened shop staff following aggravated robbery in Northland, arrestedSpeedy Police response locks in four arrests.20 May 12:26 AM
New ZealandRuawai firefighter opens up on attending ‘horrifying’ fatal crashes in Northland"Speed is the biggest contributor to most fatal crashes."19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen taken into custody after numerous car break-ins reported in Northland"Our message ... is simple. You will be held to account.”17 May 03:58 AM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Building consent success, LTP submissions and writing grantsNews snippets from the Far North.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei house fire considered suspicious, says fire investigatorLocals are used to the derelict home being set alight.15 May 04:53 AM
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 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
