New ZealandPortable building theft leaves man without emergency housingBusiness owner laments criminals taking firm's "last available unit in the Hokianga area".17 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandWind and swell batter NorthlandHelena Bay, northeast of central Whangārei, is battered by large swells, winds and high tides on Thursday. Video / Denise PiperWatch16 Apr 11:10 PM
New ZealandLocal legend Dot Sowry turns 103 in Far North rest homeBay of Islands resident Dot Sowry celebrating 103rd birthday in style16 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - water limits remain, disabled survey and accused in courtNews snippets from the Far North.16 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandKodi Chamberlin wins Bay of Islands/Far North building apprentice compKerikeri apprentice takes out Far North building challenge16 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandHighway delays over holidays as roadworks continue Delays on SH10 in Taipā as roadworks extended over holiday period 16 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Threat multiplier': What is fuelling ex-tropical Cyclone Tam?Maritime NZ says some of the winds forecast are the strongest since 2017.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPower outages and flight disruptions for Northland during wild weatherAt some points throughout Wednesday more than 1740 customers were without power. 16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Tam: What Aucklanders need to know as storm hitsAuckland Emergency Management has called in extra staff.16 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime'You're gonna kill him': Man beaten by teen after failing to return borrowed carThe teen attacked him with a hammer, continuing even after the victim was unconscious.16 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Prepare now': Cyclone Tam brings 130km/h gust, winds forecast to ramp up overnightForecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.16 Apr 05:56 AM
LiveNew Zealand'Strongest since 2017': New Tropical Cyclone Tam warning for strong winds, giant swellsTam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand. 16 Apr 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWhat submitters say about Anna Mowbray, Ali Williams' helipad applicationAll 1397 public submissions are out: 91% or 1277 opposed, 108 supporting, 12 are neutral.16 Apr 04:11 AM
New ZealandPolice name man found dead in vehicle near Kawakawa service stationPolice discovered McKenzie's body in a vehicle at Kawakawa on Sunday. 16 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand90m litres of groundwater allegedly illegally discharged into Far North wetlandCouncil and contractor charged with 90 million litre discharge into Far North wetland16 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Is this real?': Two Instant Kiwi millionaires crowned 17 min apartHusband kept scratchie win secret from wife for two days over fear they hadn't really won.15 Apr 09:51 PM
New ZealandBallance proposal may cut 62 jobs at Mount Maunganui plantThe proposal would eliminate 68 roles and create six new ones.15 Apr 08:18 PM
New ZealandOne dead in machinery incident in WhangāreiWorkSafe has been notified, and inquiries into the incident are ongoing.15 Apr 07:10 PM
New ZealandWhy this Hawke’s Bay gas seep is sparking global scientific interestSamples help study geological processes along the Hikurangi subduction zone.15 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Huge inconvenience': Man's stolen prosthetic delays recoveryRussell Blank’s prosthetic leg was stolen from his letterbox in Whangaroa.15 Apr 04:40 AM
New Zealand'Tragic accident': Baby died after slipping down side of cotThe sliding side created a gap in which the 7-month-old became trapped in.15 Apr 02:42 AM
New ZealandMan appears in court on Kawakawa murder charge Police say the man's body was found in a vehicle at a carpark in Kawakawa on Sunday.15 Apr 12:35 AM
New ZealandAmputee begs thieves to return his footSomeone has stolen Russel Blank's foot and he is, to put it mildly, 'a bit pissed off'.14 Apr 11:57 PM
New ZealandWarnings upgraded: 140km/h gales, torrential downpours to lash upper North Island for 41hrs Thunderstorms, 180mm of rain from tonight in upper NI, tree and powerline damage likely.14 Apr 10:49 PM
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 ZealandCrime proceeds could fund drug addiction help, Mental Health Minister saysThe Mental Health Minister says crime proceeds could help fund meth addiction services.14 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - blockages close dump station, fundraiser's $6k and new play areaNews snippets from the Far North.14 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandPHOTOS: Kaitāia Primary School celebrates 150 years Kaitāia Primary marks 150th birthday with week-long celebration14 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandPrestigious Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award has five Northland finalistsFive Northlanders among 41 finalists in Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award14 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Mission critical': Business leaders push for inclusion as NZ demographics evolveMore than 80 business leaders met at Waitangi to discuss workplace inclusion.14 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandIcy plunge: Temperatures to drop 10C as snow hits southA cold, punchy southerly is set to bring a cold snap over much of the country. 14 Apr 03:11 AM
New Zealand'In the firing line': Northland braces for severe gales and heavy rainHeavy rain and easterly gales are expected for the upper North Island this week.14 Apr 02:32 AM
New ZealandFood Hub part of network feeding 500,000 a month, but more support neededNorthland Food Hub reports an upsurge of low-income families needing food to survive.14 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'A lot of people are going without': Strain on community food hubMangaroa Marae's food hub supports 400 families from Wairoa to Pōrangahau.14 Apr 12:00 AM
