New ZealandHalf a billion-dollar dry dock project gets Minister’s nodThe dry dock development will have a major impact on Northland.23 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - youth sailing funding, four lanes to Kaikohe backed and water rules easeNews snippets from the Far North.22 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelAlone and crying: My night in an off-grid cabinChecking out NZ's latest glamping spot isn't all smiles.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAfter $13.5m, still no drinking water for Kaitāia from Sweetwaters aquiferKaitāia's Sweetwaters project still not producing clear water.22 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'It gave me a purpose': Retiree reveals why he poisoned 50 gum trees in heritage reserveA Kerikeri man deliberately drilled holes in 50 trees and poisoned them. He explains why.19 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I've never felt so good about myself': Meet the 70-year-old women pumping ironTwo 70-year-old Northland women reveal their strength training tips.19 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandMeet NZ's national mullet-growing champion - and he's only 10-years-oldTed Keen has just been named the winner of Aotearoa’s Next Top Mullet.19 Apr 08:10 AM
New Zealand'Stick to the rules': Residents angry proposed medical centre would breach district plan rules'All we want is for them to do the right thing, to stick to the district plan rules.'18 Apr 04:41 AM
New ZealandControversial Kaitāia hostel closed after Dangerous Building noticeThe Hike and Bike has been subject to several complaints to council.17 Apr 02:30 AM
New ZealandKaitāia loses cellphone and broadband services after fibre cable cutWork being done to install a fence post caused the outage.16 Apr 02:52 AM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Lotto luck, fire restrictions and teen killed on roadNews snippets from the Far North16 Apr 12:29 AM
New ZealandPet food charity teams up with Kaitāia foodbankPaws of Hope expands into Kaitāia.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland's Mea Motu defending world title against Thai opponent in AucklandThe title defence for Kaitāia’s world boxing champ Mea Motu is on April 26.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeela Brown inspiring next generation of Far North Air Force hopefulsThe Kaitāia-raised comms and info systems technician shares her career steps.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire chief recalls chaotic scene at Kaipara school bus crashFour people were taken Whangārei and Dargaville hospitals.11 Apr 11:39 PM
New ZealandPlans to cut rural police allowances will demoralise recruits, cops sayPolice cuts would only hurt the overall recruitment of future rural cops in Northland.11 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandPlenty of Northland interest when Moana Pasifika play Queensland in Whangārei on FridayA Northlander will take the field against the Reds as Super Rugby hits Whangārei.11 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandWeather warning: Severe thunderstorms, rain and wind to hit NorthlandThe bad weather is forecast to hit around 6pm and last until 9am on Friday.11 Apr 12:29 AM
New ZealandKaitāia to host 25 early Ford V8s at Saturday rallyEarly Ford V8 vehicles to rally in Kaitāia10 Apr 09:44 PM
New ZealandApprentice Keiran Davis wins Bay of Islands’ building challengeThe Russell builder will represent the Bay at the finals in Wellington in June.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig win for Far North if SH1 over Mangamukas reopens before ChristmasDelight at news Mangamukas in Far North to finally reopen before end of 2024.10 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandSmiles all around at Kaitāia College special needs surf dayKaitāia College special needs students all smiles in Ahipara surf09 Apr 09:25 PM
New ZealandPlan to be best links course in NZ after Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up golfing rankingsKaitāia Golf Club shoots up course rankings, but is aiming even higher08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North's Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Beach Board appealing for more council supportThe board wants more resources and funding to carry out its role.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpectators unhurt after race car crashes into safety barriers during Northland eventThe only injury is to a woman who grazed an elbow after falling backwards from the impact.08 Apr 03:24 AM
New ZealandFar North trust plans 28 units to house elderly in KaitāiaHomes for up to 56 elderly are set to be built by Kaitāia's Switzer Trust.08 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandFire chief says Waipu crash was 'difficult' scene as drivers trapped and children hurt'It’s been a while since we attended a serious incident of this nature.'04 Apr 02:12 AM
New ZealandSurfer shares heartfelt thanks after reunion with rescuersA reunion for surfer who suffered a cardiac arrest in the waves at Mangawhai Heads.03 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandFar North principals - school lunch programme has profound, positive impactPrincipals from Far North kura in the Ngāti Hine rohe say school lunches vital03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew online map shows Northland's storm-ravaged roading problemsFar North’s roading slip repairs available with online tool03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo more Kiwibank in Doubtless Bay with closure of Mangonui serviceMangonui Kiwibank service closes despite eleventh-hour petition.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew briefs from the Far North: Clocks go back, tsunami sirens tested, and seed gatheringNews snippets from the Far North.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandIwi wants Crown to pay for return of hapū land, site of former Towai school'Our people also want to know whether we can trust the crown in these matters.'03 Apr 05:25 AM
New ZealandElderly in Far North will have to give up homes over massive rates rise - Grey PowerGrey Power says 16.5 per cent Far North rates rise will see the elderly sell up.03 Apr 01:00 AM
