New ZealandElections: Big topics in tourist townHomelessness, unemployment and infrastructure are key challenges facing one of the North Island's tourist hot spots, Rotorua.21 Sep 09:03 PM
New ZealandElections: Growing region calls for foresightWhether to accommodate out-of-towners or for residents struggling to find a house to put over their heads, the need for houses is strong in Taupo.21 Sep 08:45 PM
New ZealandFoxton residents stage sit-in over cenotaph moveA "Parihaka style protest" is taking place in Foxton's CBD to prevent a council plan to move the cenotaph.20 Sep 03:34 AM
EducationStudents change schools multiple timesNorthland has the highest rate of student transience in the country, with hundreds of pupils moving schools multiple times each year. Kaitaia 18 Sep 11:46 PM
TravelNorth Island: Four days on the roadGreg Fleming hits the track and heads off towards the east coast.18 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandSeabed mining opponents mobiliseSeabed mining is back in the spotlight as Trans Tasman Resources submits second application for consent to mine off the South Taranaki coast.18 Sep 09:03 PM
New ZealandFloods, winds: Wild weather strikes NZA large slip has blocked SH3 in North Taranaki, flooding and slips have closed roads in Wellington and hampered the capital's World War I centenary events.18 Sep 04:56 AM
New ZealandPolice gear, uniforms recovered from theftsOfficers investigating burglaries and thefts in the Waikato - including a burglary at the Te Awamutu Police station - have recovered a stash of police-issue equipment.17 Sep 07:39 AM
New ZealandWild weather causes havoc on waterA person had to be pulled from a sinking jet ski and a ship almost ran aground as rough weather lashed the North Island.17 Sep 03:50 AM
New ZealandChurch apology for orphanage abuseThe Anglican Church has apologised to a Northland woman who says she was mentally, physically and sexually abused.16 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandLuckiest Lotto shop strikes againThe quarter million dollar share of Wednesday's First Division prize which came Hastings' way has been claimed. While the ticket 15 Sep 08:38 PM
New ZealandMachete robber pleads guiltyA 19-year-old man yesterday admitted the aggravated robberies of two Napier service stations, including one in which he slashed the 15 Sep 01:16 AM
New ZealandMixed reaction for Dad left without powerAhipara man Duane Tawhai has received brickbats and offers of support after revealing he and three of his children lived without electricity 15 Sep 12:41 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous and evil' killer denied appealA man described by a High Court judge in Northland as "dangerous and evil" has been denied permission to appeal against his conviction 14 Sep 09:10 PM
New ZealandWife runs out of petrol on way to crashA woman frantically racing to a serious crash involving her husband ran out of petrol a few hundred metres down the road.14 Sep 08:54 PM
New ZealandAmazing video of kiwi chick hatchingWATCH: In a possible world first, a Russell couple has filmed a wild two-week-old kiwi and both its parents emerging from a nest in the dead of night.14 Sep 08:17 PM
BusinessThat's a superyacht behind this hillAs news that the world's largest single-masted sloop was docked in Northland for repairs spread so have the bookings for next year.13 Sep 09:17 PM
Freight and logisticsKiwiRail cuts Whangarei-Auckland routeKiwiRail has slashed its freight service on the Northland-Auckland line by half, but says the volume of freight transported will essentially 13 Sep 08:02 PM
New ZealandCar ploughs into house, tenants escapeA Dannevirke man said he couldn't believe his eyes when he saw a car plough into a house on High St in the early hours of Saturday13 Sep 02:40 AM
New ZealandWatch: The song with worldwide inputWatch: 56 students from all over the world - many who have never met face to face - show that a little teamwork can go a long way.13 Sep 01:46 AM
New ZealandDad left without power and $6500 in debtDuane Tawhai was close to tears as he told of his struggle to cope.12 Sep 09:18 PM
New Zealand'Stroke of luck' saves 83-year-old manBarrie Knightbridge was at home at Cooper's Beach last week, recovering from an illness that, according to the medical odds, he should 12 Sep 08:45 PM
New ZealandSpring sun returns with balmy 23CParts of the country are experiencing balmy summer-like temperatures as the mercury soared above 20C at lunchtime today.11 Sep 07:13 PM
New ZealandAnti-Muslim pamphlet upsets residentsThe "racist" anti-Muslim rants included in a pamphlet circulating in Whanganui have upset some locals.09 Sep 12:34 AM
New ZealandArmed police raid backpackersA popular central city backpackers has been raided by armed police in Wellington.09 Sep 12:16 AM
New ZealandGang deal: P-dealer's jail time cutA convicted meth dealer had months hacked off his sentence after convincing gang members to surrender a cache of 20 weapons.08 Sep 09:49 PM
New ZealandOrca 'super-pod' in Whangarei HarbourA "super pod" of about 25 orcas have been socialising and hunting stringrays in the Whangarei Harbour. Northland orca expert Ingrid 08 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather causes havocA front made its icy way up the country, bringing with it snow, sleet and freezing cold temperatures with winds of up to 120km/h.08 Sep 06:12 AM
New ZealandFamily struck by gastro gets a breakA bit of good news brought Rachel Burt to tears this week. It was just what she needed after a particularly tough time. She was 07 Sep 10:49 PM
New ZealandHas skiing wiped out at Kai Iwi?A water ski club that brings huge spin-offs to Kaipara's economy is meeting this weekend to decide its future after a bylaw proposes 07 Sep 09:32 PM
New ZealandZombie apocalypse descends on WhakaparaPeople who don't like the sight of blood or gore should probably avoid Whakapara from tomorrow as a major movie about a zombie apocalypse 07 Sep 08:53 PM
New ZealandBay employers pay out more than half a million in finesBay of Plenty employers have collectively paid out more than $548,400 over the past four years for causing serious harm to their workers07 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandDairy farmer fined for ill-treatment of cowsA Whangarei dairy farmer has been fined $3000 after two of his cows died on their way to an abattoir and a similar number had to be 06 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandDoC defends demolition processThe Department of Conservation says it's proceeding with the demolition of Aniwaniwa Visitors' Centre, despite claims it failed to 06 Sep 09:00 PM
