New Zealand14-yo armed robbery suspect walks free after police botch arrestJudge believed police wanted to make sure teen didn't get bail again.20 May 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationTai Tokerau Principals' Association president pleased with Budget 2022$3b is targeting some of the right areas, according to Pat Newman.19 May 05:00 PM
EducationSchool principal goes door-knocking to fight student absenteeismA Whangārei principal is breaking down barriers between the school and whānau.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentGood start but more needed: Northland's take on Budget climate change measures$2.9b has been set aside from the Emissions Trading Scheme to fight climate change.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationTrades training receives $230m boost in Budget 2022The investment will provide support for another 24,000 apprentices.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRāhui placed on Tāne Mahuta track after discovery of bodyTe Roroa placed the rāhui on the popular walking track in the Waipoua Forest yesterday.18 May 06:42 PM
New ZealandBoy, 8, permanently disabled in crash caused by 11-time drink-driverRecidivist drink-driver Peter Stringfellow was subject to supervision when he reoffended.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGaelene Bright: Man appears in court charged with murderThe Hokianga community is saddened by the loss of Gaelene Bright.17 May 09:57 PM
CrimeWitness claims children were unwashed, unloved and unsupervisedChildren had to wait in locked car until passed-out mother woke up, court told.17 May 03:11 AM
New ZealandRetiree's $100k claim a 'wildly inaccurate' assessment of damages dueDargaville pensioner's tenancy dispute less serious than comparable Kainga Ora cases16 May 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Survival mode': Inquiry finds Omicron response put disabled people at riskHuman Rights Commission inquiry finds disabled people put at risk by NZ's Omicron response16 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They have a right to feel safe at work': Firefighters and paramedics endure assaultsThe public is urged to be kind to first responders as they endure violence on the job.16 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A nano-second': Elderly driver sentenced after motorcyclist killedShane Harnett died in the crash on the intersection of Marsden Point Rd and SH1.13 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandSon wrestled with schizophrenia and drugs before fatal shootingsDaniel Raines fatally shot his stepfather Garry before killing himself in September 2017.13 May 12:57 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating disappearance of Northland mumGaelene Bright, 69, was last seen in south Hokianga on May 1.13 May 12:03 AM
CrimeDriver who fired shots during police chase 'a changed man' in tearful court appearanceNorthland man has been jailed for firing a gun in the air during a police pursuit.11 May 08:20 PM
New ZealandWhangārei man sentenced to preventive detention for attack on his partnerTawhai spent much of his adulthood in custody but did little to address his offending.10 May 02:43 AM
CrimeWoman shocked that she's jailed for offering to supply methSupporter yells in court people did not do enough to help her friend.09 May 07:25 AM
New ZealandPerson killed in Kaikohe crashOne person has died after a crash in the Far North.07 May 10:03 PM
CrimeHe was bawling his eyes out and we were sitting there feeling uncomfortable: complainantAccusers allege uncle apologised but continued sexually abusing other young relatives06 May 10:00 PM
Kahu'My hero': Firefighter daughter reflects on her inspiring mother'Someone would say, 'there's a fire up in the hills!' And our mum would be running out...'06 May 05:00 PM
CrimeMan allegedly targeted a succession of under-aged cousins and niecesWomen's allegations of child sex abuse by their uncle span 30 years.05 May 07:32 PM
New ZealandYears of sexually abusing two granddaughters sees Northland man jailed for six years seven monthsNorthland man jailed six years seven months for years of, abuse against granddaughters03 May 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'It is time for some tough love' to address Northland's truancy issueIn term 1, Northland schools see the lowest attendance averaging 73 per cent.02 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationCovid in schools: How does Northland cases compare nationally?Data suggests Northland schools may have fared far better than elsewhere in the country.02 May 05:00 PM
RugbyPortia Woodman on 200 tries milestone and learning to love losingNorthlands Portia Woodman is now a Women's Sevens top all-time try scorer02 May 02:58 AM
CrimeAlleged carjacking at Waipū: Police still looking for womanSuspected carjackers Levi Reeves and August Lemon have made initial court appearances.02 May 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationA new era for Whangārei Boys' High SchoolWhangārei Boys' High School's new building is fit for modern education outcomes.01 May 05:00 PM
CrimeJury in Max Beckham child sex trial returns guilty verdictsPreviously convicted Northland drug baron found guilty of historic child sex offences,28 Apr 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA decaying system: MoH data shows Northland children's teeth worst in NZWhy do Northland children have the worst teeth in the country when dental care is free?28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandJury hears from expert witness in Max Beckham trial for alleged historic child sex offendingThe Northland man is facing trial by jury after denying he indecently assaulted two girls.27 Apr 07:17 PM
KahuHealthy kai projects in Northland can get funding to get startedFunding available for Northland healthy kai projects25 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeService station and liquor store staff terrified by armed and disguised menMan's childhood thefts of food and groceries escalated to aggravated robberies.25 Apr 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupEric Rush and his son Brady compare playing in different erasNorthland taniwha rep Brady Rush outlines his goals in the NZ 7s jersey.24 Apr 05:00 PM