New Zealand'Raid us': Ngāpuhi leader asks police to crack down as teens smoke meth in main streetNgāpuhi leader Mane Tahere has asked police to crack down hard like they did in Ōpōtiki 02 May 11:53 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs – Toilet warning, Northland on Monopoly board and port stakeNews snippets from the Far North.28 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandSticky situation: Ruru freed from notorious 'bird-catching tree'The bird was treated and cleaned at the Native Bird Recovery Centre.28 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland suffers flooding, slips and downed trees with more wet weather to comeA slip closed SH1's Mangamuka Gorge, recently reopened after two years.27 Apr 03:51 AM
New ZealandCycling champion honoured for trailblazing work in NorthlandSteve Gwilliam recognised for having a 'remarkable impact' on Northland's cycle trails.25 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'This is great': Hapū wins fight to protect sacred land and treesThe controversial 93-home development at Onoke Heights, Te Kamo, is now at a dead end. 19 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandCoromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages onRoads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.17 Apr 08:09 AM
CrimeMeth dealer with 23-year addiction praised for rehabilitation efforts Brian Tito was found with 87g of meth and 'tick lists' of around $50,000.17 Apr 06:00 AM
BusinessHouse prices down in most regions in year to MarchPrices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.14 Apr 10:09 PM
New Zealand'Growing fast': Green light for project set to unlock 3000 homes, supermarketThe project aims to unlock land for up to 3000 homes and a new supermarket in Whangārei.13 Apr 05:00 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 Zealand‘Personal mission’: Father battles invasive moth plant in NorthlandVolunteers and groups like Stamp work to control the moth plant’s spread.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
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The Northern Expressway is urgently needed, so are other ways to fund itOPINION: Northland has suffered from decades of under-investment in its land transport.02 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Northland’s most costly fires in the past three yearsThe Whangārei Heads fire burned for more than a week - now the cost has been revealed.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs – New sports hub, upgraded tsunami maps and bowel screeningNews snippets from the Far North.17 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Third World’: Northland town water restrictions spark concernsRainfall in February was less than 10% of the expected amount in Dargaville.12 Mar 04:00 PM
Kahu‘Why shouldn’t it be an iwi’: Ngāpuhi’s Northport investment pushThe Tupu Tonu fund aims to strengthen its role in regional infrastructure.11 Mar 06:53 PM
New ZealandDrivers and passengers shaken as rocks pelted at busesRocks have been thrown at buses on Matai St, Ōtangarei, smashing windows.06 Mar 12:42 AM
New Zealand‘We have been going big’: Crews contain fire threatening Tāne MahutaThe 91ha fire has a 5.8km perimeter and is being closely monitored.01 Mar 11:59 PM
New ZealandNervous wait: Fire crews battle 70ha blaze near WaipouaResidents may be forced to leave their homes for a week due to the Northland fire.25 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandCouncil’s $1.5m plan to alter Kāeo River and reduce floodingPhase two of the Kāeo flood scheme will start this year.18 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandStockman tramples council's claims mustering wild cattle is too dangerous and difficultA man claims he offered a year ago to deal with wild cattle problem on Whangārei Heads.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy a Northland walkway reopening is fuelling debate on public accessThe Waikaraka Walkway at Mt Tiger has been opened by an Overseas Investment Office ruling.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRussell Forest less 61 feral deer during joint conservation initiativeEfforts to eradicate feral deer from Northland are going well, authorities say13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCattle a 'wicked' hazard: Motorist 'mind-boggled' no one held to accountMotorists fear for their lives as Whangārei's wild cattle still pose huge traffic hazard06 Jan 11:42 PM
New Zealand'Everyone's had a guts-full': Dargaville residents rail against water rulesResidents blame Kaipara District Council inaction on water supply for summer restrictions.12 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandPest infestation at Onerahi could spread to offshore islandNorthland's Regional Council cracks down on aggressive, soil-poisoning weed05 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandCommercial vessel caught with gear in marine protected areaNorthland Regional Council said it was the first time a formal enforcement has been done.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTiny Northland plant at big risk of extinction judged a NZ favouriteA tiny and very rare Northland lake plant, Trithuria inconspicua, has been voted ‘New Zeal05 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandGulls sighted around Whangārei Harbour covered in oily substanceFour have died. The Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre is bracing for more arrivals.14 Oct 01:50 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle recovery to continue until 2030, report saysMore than 3400 Northland homes were damaged, with insurance claims of $38m.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsNorthport fast-track bid sparks debate over Rosie Mercer's involvementRosie Mercer's wide-ranging advice to Ministers: fast-track, infrastructure & the regions.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCould Northland's escapee Water Dragon still be out there somewhere?Two pet Water Dragons that escaped a Pataua South owner in 2022 were never recovered.24 Aug 05:00 PM
