New ZealandFatal crash probe slammed after police case against tourist driver collapsesNew inquiry into police investigation highlights slew of failures in double-fatal crash.29 Sep 04:16 AM
New ZealandDate set for trial over Enchanter fishing boat deathsMembers of the victims’ families dialled into the court hearing from around the country.29 Sep 02:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHipkins tells Northland - your roads aren’t up to scratch (and neither were schools or hospitals)Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says North has been underfunded for years.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat a Ripper! Police dog wins top prize at national competitionA labrador with a great nose is New Zealand's top detector dog after national win.28 Sep 05:08 AM
CrimeMen in court following crash deaths of teensAn 18yo and a 15yo died in separate car crashes only days apart in Whangārei.28 Sep 12:04 AM
New ZealandLong trail of blood on Whangārei road related to family violence, investigation under wayWhat led to large amount of dried blood on a Whangārei street is now being investigated.27 Sep 11:17 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Coastguard award, retail safety workshop, cyclone reliefNews snippets from the Far North.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlood resilience in remote communities boosted with $8.9m in Govt fundingThe Govt acknowledged the time its taken to assist Northland's remote communities.27 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGun violence increase because of growing gangs, system failures: Former gang leaderGone are the days when the weapon of choice are baseball bats or pitchforks.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSPCA struggles with influx of dogs: Unwanted puppies in boxes left on doorstepUsually there is a rest period between puppy influxes but this year has been "constant".27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland's Erin Smith tight-lipped on upcoming appearance on dating showNorthland Te Whatu Ora staffer to appear on new dating show Down for Love.27 Sep 04:48 AM
CrimeNeighbours at war: Jury reach verdict for alleged assault with a weedeaterThe neighbourly issues of an exclusive gated community were laid bare in court.27 Sep 02:24 AM
New Zealand'Scary experience': Motorists forced to hide after car follows them on highway late at night"Who knows what their intention was.”26 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tent city' stirs trouble for homeless day centre and local businessesA group of homeless newcomers have refused to move their tents on a downtown street.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbours at war: Who whacked whom with the weedeater?A 79-year-old man is alleged to have hit his neighbour with the man's own weedeater.26 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandHail, flooding possible in Waikato; 100km/h winds for Auckland this weekendMore wild weather is forecast as a trough of low pressure moves over the country.26 Sep 03:29 AM
KahuFundraiser for teen cancer kid in Kerikeri on SaturdayA day later would have been catastrophic for Julius Webb, doctors said.25 Sep 10:20 PM
New ZealandHundreds gather to farewell Māori leader Sir Patu HohepaHohepa’s legacy extended far beyond Aotearoa.25 Sep 09:43 PM
Crime'Warped relationship': Man jailed for sexual abuse of nieceThe 32-year-old man continued the abuse by moving her out of her parent's home at 15.25 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandHopes for speedy recovery for turtle missing flipperA rare black sea turtle with only three flippers has washed up on a Northland beach.25 Sep 04:59 AM
New Zealand'Disappointing': Flood rescue teams pulled back over pay, conditions disputeAuckland, Northland, Nelson and Whakatāne were without the extra water rescue help.25 Sep 03:21 AM
New Zealand'Exceptional': New gallery in Dargaville gets full support of local communityThe Northland carver opened his new gallery on Saturday.24 Sep 06:51 PM
New ZealandNo major gongs but plenty of recognition for Northland surf lifeguards at annual awardsTen Northland lifegurds honoured at SLSNZ annual awards24 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Stoked’: $637m Fonterra payout for Northland’s dairy farmersNo big spend up from Northland's dairy farmers despite big payout24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandA win-win situation: New programme pairs unwanted adult cats with elderly Far North residents"Everyone wants kittens, so there’s a lot of adult cats in the rescue".24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Two Lotto wins, bad driving and ferry ramp upgradeNews snippets from across Northland.24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandHelping you save money - grower sells kumara for $5 a kgA Far North grower sells kumara for $5/kg when its $14 at supermarkets. How does he do it?24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei's lengthy and impressive maritime history to feature in new festivalThe Whangārei Maritime Festival is set to showcase city's extensive marine history.24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandA friendly vibe: Inaugural Sandbox Fandom Festival a hit with NorthlandersThe Sandbox Fandom Festival attracted some wild and wacky costumes to Whangārei24 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandYou know it's spring in the Far North when the shining cuckoo singsThe Far North welcomes spring with the first report of shining cuckoo song.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei teen Mairina Dunn's brutal killer Nathan Fenton up for paroleMan who killed Whangārei teen Mairina Dunn in 2006 up for parole22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandA parent's guide to entertaining the kids these school holidaysCircus workshops to wood working and other arty crafts: A list your kids are sure to love.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBy then he was too sick: Man waiting for cancer treatment dies on day of oncologist appointmentDiagnosed with cancer on July 4 and died on September 13 without receiving any treatment.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland’s tropical oasis a labour of lovePeople travel from as far as Gisborne and Napier to buy the gourmet fruit.22 Sep 05:00 PM
