New ZealandFar North school goes into lockdown after reported fight nearby involving weaponsTwo people were taken into custody after the altercation in Taipa.10 Apr 02:06 AM
New Zealand‘Time is running out’: Urgent plea to save Kaimanawa horses from cullMore than 250 Kaimanawa horses need homes to avoid being culled.10 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandTeen’s supreme unity speech wins spot at national finalTalk on significance of equity wins Northland Race Unity Speech Awards09 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland moves to restricted fire season, Far North remains under banMost of Northland has moved into a restricted fire season but Far North rules still apply09 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand14 new social houses opened in Kerikeri by Kāinga OraKāinga Ora opens 14 new Far North social houses 09 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland's meth crisis: Mexican cartels, lower prices, and devastationMexican cartels are undercutting Asian suppliers, increasing meth supply.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNervous for survival: Māori ward councillors prepare for critical electionsForty-two councils will hold a poll for Māori wards in 2025 elections.09 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandCountry’s top environmental watchdog takes Far North District Council to courtEnvironmental Protection Authority prosecutes FNDC over Sweetwater Aquifer discharges.09 Apr 12:29 AM
New Zealand‘Sign of the times’: Northland businesses cut hours amid economic woesCathay Cinemas in Kerikeri will close Mondays and cut weekday hours by 15-20%.07 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Movie wins award, no bus on holidays and cheap treesNews snippets from the Far North07 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia man’s mission to clean up the town’s dumped trashKaitāia man cleaning up the town with help from dozens of youngsters07 Apr 06:00 PM
KahuCelebrating 50 years: The enduring legacy of Te Tai Tokerau kapa haka festivalTwenty-eight kapa haka groups will perform in the two-day event.07 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North Roading grows from humble roots to award-winning successThe company won the supreme award at the 2025 Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Awards.07 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics‘Not acceptable’: PM says Shane Jones’ wife should be able walk freely without being accostedDot Jones filed a police complaint after the incident where a man allegedly grabbed her. 06 Apr 10:42 PM
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New ZealandPolice Minister and Ngāpuhi to meet over solving meth crisis in NorthNgāpuhi runanga chair meeting Police Minister over meth crisis destroying the region.05 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandLandlords exit Northland market as rents surge, tenants struggleLandlords are exiting Northland's market due to rising costs like insurance.04 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandBlueberry growers thrive with bumper cropPackhouse director Patrick Malley points to exciting future for Northland horticulture.04 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandTsunami siren removed due to lack of community consultationNorthland's new tsunami siren system will be tested at 10am tomorrow.04 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Prolific burglary offending’: Writing on the wall for man who broke into 23 homesSome people were burgled of sentimental jewellery that could never be replaced.04 Apr 07:00 AM
CrimeMental health concerns raised in unrelated Northland murder casesThe men were unable to enter pleas due to concerns around their mental health.04 Apr 04:56 AM
New ZealandNorthland hit by power outages and potential flooding amid heavy rainRainfall hit 108mm at Ahipara in 12 hours overnight.04 Apr 01:35 AM
New ZealandMoerewa drainage concerns reignited by laundromat consent processHapū worry about greywater impacting the environment and local water supply.03 Apr 04:00 PM
LiveNew Zealand‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rainOrange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.02 Apr 10:48 PM
New ZealandWeather system sparks orange heavy rain warning for Northland Between 150-200mm of rain is expected to fall from this morning until Friday afternoon. 02 Apr 10:05 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief - Mini Pork Pie run, landowners hui and daylight saving endsNews snippets from the Far North02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhotos: Plenty of fun at Far North’s Paparore School Gala DayHundreds turn up in glorious sun for the biggest gala day to date.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Smarter investment’: $977m regional deal to bolster Northland economyNorthland's regional deal could boost GDP by $977m and create 6000 jobs.02 Apr 04:00 PM
KahuYoungsters openly smoking meth prompt Ngāpuhi to seek urgent actionNgāpuhi are calling for the Government to address meth, social and poverty crises.01 Apr 11:09 PM
New Zealand‘Transformative’: $41.5m loan expected to help future-proof water supply$17.5m will be used for a 22km pipeline linking Dargaville to the Te Waihekeora Reservoir.01 Apr 04:00 PM
Crime'You didn’t care if you hurt him': Mother guilty of causing baby's brain damageThe mother insisted she only tried to wake the baby with a simple shake.01 Apr 04:01 AM
New ZealandKerikeri’s Community Family Service shuts downFar North budgeting service lacks funds to keep helping hundreds of families31 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters tackling large vegetation fire near MangakahiaMore than 20 firefighters are onsite at a large vegetation fire at Nukutawhiti31 Mar 02:27 AM
