PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVolunteer exodus due to vax mandate leaves stretched firefighters 'in despair'FENZ says 10 Northland volunteers have quit. Firefighters say the number is much higher.11 May 05:00 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
New ZealandSeven youths arrested on SH1 near Wellsford by police Eagle crewTwo officers from the helicopter ran to the scene and took the seven youths into custody.07 May 06:16 AM
New ZealandMan charged after drugs and cash found in police search warrantsPolice want to hear from anyone with concerns about gangs, drugs and firearms.07 May 03:56 AM
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
PremiumPremiumKahu'I'm the only fulla from the wops' Hokianga teen off to London's Globe theatre'I can't wait to share Māori culture to a wider audience on the Globe stage'06 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Humbled': Governor-General's historic welcome home in NorthDame Cindy Kiro's visit harks back to the final signature to Te Tiriti in Northland.06 May 04:00 AM
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
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I felt like I'd failed as a parent': Mum speaks out about traumatic birthsMonique Cross says she was repeatedly dismissed by health professionals.04 May 05:00 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
New ZealandCar reportedly hijacked at gunpoint in WaipūTwo people are set to face charges related to yesterday's ordeal.01 May 06:41 PM
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
New ZealandCovid-19 community case numbers to stay above 5000 before increasing - expertThere were 9047 community cases reported yesterday.28 Apr 05:00 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 Zealand'It eases the pain': Former meth addict working on Northland docoWarning: This story discusses addiction and self-harm.28 Apr 01:11 AM
New ZealandAuckland family's poodle found 'safe and well' in NorthlandCookie, a 12-year-old miniature poodle, was stolen over 20 days ago.27 Apr 10:46 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
New ZealandThe P in paradise: Meth use doubled in lockdown, remains elevatedDrug abuse rose sharply and has stayed well above the historical average.26 Apr 06:31 PM
KahuWaiting game for Ahipara occupiers as eviction loomsGroup occupying Moringai site says next step will involve 'tactical manoeuvres'.26 Apr 03:47 AM
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
New ZealandAnzac road toll at 10: Crashes in Northland and Waikato claim two more livesSince Friday, 10 people have died on the roads.24 Apr 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe big spend: Stuart Nash's take on the PGF legacy in NorthlandAn $800m Northland election bribe? Or a long overdue catch-up for a neglected region?22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandYouth discount slashed due to man's refusal to own offendingMan jailed for five years for rape and indecent assaults continues to deny the offending.22 Apr 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIwi-commissioned sculpture on Kerikeri roundabout vandalised before completionShane Jones hits out at 'dorks', 'scribblers' and Kerikeri's 'insidious criminality'.21 Apr 05:00 PM