New Zealand'It rips my heart out': Northland boarding house closure leaves 11 people homelessHousing trust says it had no warning of closure; FNDC says it gave six days’ notice.31 May 05:00 PM
ConstructionLatest data suggests ‘possible floor approaching’ in plummeting house pricesNew reports from OneRoof, Corelogic and ANZ all suggest house prices may have bottomed out31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWork on $20m marina set to startPreparations are under way for start of work on Whangārei’s Ōkara Marina.30 May 11:13 PM
New ZealandArson suspected as home destroyed near KaikoheOwners about to start renovations with building materials, appliances already on site.30 May 10:44 PM
New ZealandDiscovery sparks 190-year-old ‘missing person enquiry’Writing slate with mystery signature found under floorboards at one of NZ's first schools.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRāwene man in court after alleged assaults at hospitalRāwene Hospital patient described it as “like a scene out of a horror movie”.30 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'An accident waiting to happen': Bus driver refuses to drive on 'disintegrating' Far North roadsFar North residents are doing DIY road repairs in a tractor because the roads are so bad.30 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Kids starting with teeth missing' - Portland School out to improve pupils' oral healthOnce a day, tamariki gather in their classes to brush their teeth.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo dead after truck crash that closed SH10Motorists urged to avoid the area; diversions are long and on rough roads.30 May 07:04 AM
New ZealandSocial housing projects get funded solar panels‘Having solar panels will make a big difference for those residents.'29 May 09:55 PM
New ZealandKerikeri social housing plans on hold, community group saysA redesign could be on the way for a controversial high-density social housing complex.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorld-leading robot plane venture takes off in KerikeriVenture fulfils a dream of bringing tech opportunities home for Northland youth.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan accused of murder of Shayden Perkinson loses name suppressionMan was allegedly stabbed to death when he stepped in to help a woman.28 May 11:22 PM
KahuPīpīwai locals plan big welcome for boxing champion Lani DanielsPīpīwai is gearing up for a parade to beat all parades today.28 May 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt's promise for extra nurses not enough to fix ‘decades of understaffing’Health advocates say funding for more nurses nationwide not going to make a difference.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents set sights on winning national Shakespeare competitionWhangārei students win battle of the bard and spot in Shakespeare Festival finals.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Pipiwai to a world title: Boxer Lani Daniels' historic winThe new IBF world heavyweight champion thinks her next big fight will be with the scales.28 May 05:39 AM
New ZealandSharks climb atop the points ladder in Premier rugbyKerikeri turn on the screws to beat Hora Hora at home.28 May 02:15 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain and strong winds expected to hitBad weather is expected to hit the region from around 3pm today.27 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandTenants check out, tourists check inConcerns remain for Northland families left at mercy of tight rental market.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandChanging face of Tokelau seen through the lens of Te Papa exhibition at Kiwi NorthTe Papa exhibition Faka-Tokelau: Living With Change is now on display in Whangārei.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsJoe BennettJoe Bennett: My favourite work from late novelist Martin AmisColumnist Joe Bennett on the best work of late novelist Martin Amis.26 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand120 young musicians perform at Sistema Whangārei's 10th birthdayTen years of Sistema Whangārei supporting young musicians are marked with a concert.26 May 06:02 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating four serious Northland crashes need help from the publicWitnesses to four serious crashes in Northland wanted by police26 May 03:50 AM
New ZealandRallies for climate action held in Northland and across NZ on FridayMarches are being held in Whangārei and Kaitaia as part of a NZ-wide day of protest.26 May 03:09 AM
New ZealandWBHS employment dispute: Order for destruction of key documents wrong, court rulesEmployment Relations Authority's order against a learning support helper has been quashed.26 May 02:08 AM
New ZealandFamily left with only the clothes on their back after home razed to the groundA family member came out of the bathroom to discover a 'raging' fire in the home.26 May 01:54 AM
New ZealandArt project blends biology and techArtists from Northland, Scotland and Brazil taking part in online art gallery.26 May 12:08 AM
New ZealandCritically injured Northland yachtie able to move his fingersPanama doctors taking Marcel Syron off the ventilator to improve his lung muscles.26 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandMan admits shooting Northland grandmother until he knew she was deadNorthland woman Gaelene Bright shot three to four times25 May 11:40 PM
New ZealandShots reportedly fired after rumoured road rage incidentPolice say no arrests have yet been made in relation to yesterday's incident.25 May 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Transformational’ dam offers hope for Kaikohe’s futureBackers hope dam will do in the west what Kerikeri’s irrigation system did for the east.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKamo Intermediate School's 'mighty' fundraiser for new sports gearStudents raised tens of thousands of dollars to be used for new sports equipment.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews in brief from Northland - stabbing, Lotto win, earthquake and more rain dueNews snippets from Northland25 May 05:00 PM
