New ZealandTourists bashed, robbed in van attackTwo German tourists were robbed and one bashed in an early morning attack when two men smashed the windows of their van and demanded money.21 Jan 11:25 PM
New ZealandQuick-thinking hero saves toddlerA stranger's speedy action saved the life of a toddler who slipped off the pontoon at Mangonui wharf and "sank like a stone".21 Jan 09:39 PM
New ZealandKaitaia sex accused remanded in custodyA 41-year-old Kaitaia man has been remanded in custody on sexual charges relating to alleged offending against a young girl.09 Jan 10:09 PM
New ZealandMystery over woman's disappearanceJen Whittington has done all she can to find her friend, 42-year-old Aucklander Anna Louise Hynes, and now all she can do now is hope.12 Dec 09:17 PM
New ZealandTwo tourists 'kidnapped' in KaitaiaTwo Czech Republic nationals ran for their lives yesterday morning after they were allegedly confronted by a 47-year-old man armed with a rifle.07 Dec 01:19 AM
New ZealandLife in jail for thistle grubber murderA man who murdered an Auckland man with a thistle grubber has been jailed for life with a non-parole period of 21 years.23 Nov 05:07 AM
New ZealandTaunts fail to stop trialA High Court jury trial was interrupted but not aborted despite comments directed at some of the jurors outside the Whangarei courts.11 Nov 09:55 PM
New ZealandBusiness figure faces sex chargesA 37-year-old Kaitaia man charged with 17 sexual offences, mostly against juvenile boys, has lost suppression and can now be named.01 Nov 12:58 AM
New ZealandBusinessman befriended young victimsA Kaitaia businessman befriended boys in the community before allegedly sexually offending against them, in the third similar case to hit Northland.29 Oct 11:18 PM
New ZealandNo prison for abusive motherA mother has escaped a prison sentence for an "orchestrated campaign of abuse and neglect" against her preschool-age child.24 Oct 09:31 PM
OpinionState housing shuffle fair use of stockEditorial: It is hardly surprisingly that many state-house tenants in Glen Innes are angry about being asked to leave homes they have inhabited for years.18 Oct 04:29 PM
New ZealandGuilty of bush murderWayne Bracken was found guilty of kidnapping and murdering Jack Davis in 2011. But co-accused Neville Dangen, 24 was found not guilty of the same charges.28 Sep 08:16 AM
New ZealandArmed manhunt continuesArmed police are still hunting for a fugitive believed to be roaming Far North bush with a rifle, and have asked for help from the public to help find him.27 Sep 11:22 PM
New ZealandGoogle snapped boy near sexual predator's homePolice are interested in photos which may have identified a young victim of Kaitaia sexual predator James Parker.15 Sep 05:30 PM