New ZealandMajor search for yacht in distress ends with a call to Northland policeBoaties who are no longer in danger can radio to cancel their mayday call.19 Feb 02:56 AM
CrimeLawyers make closing submissions in case of child's deathJudge to deliver ruling on mum of toddler found dead in a Raumanga house.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeth dealer avoids prison after impressing judgeNorthland meth dealer vows to turn life around and gets home detention.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Hammerhead sharks dazzle in surprise drone footageA school of hammerheads gave a group of friends a magical Far North surprise.17 Feb 02:25 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuCovid-19: Iwi preparing for future Northland border control by learning from police checkpointsIwi presence at Te Hana police boundary checkpoint is a "recon" exercise to pick up tips.16 Feb 11:07 PM
New ZealandAuthorities alarmed after 10-year-old spots koi carp in lake10-year-old looked down and saw the fish.16 Feb 04:00 PM
EnvironmentBay of Plenty Young Grower postponed until post-harvestYoung growers will have to wait in anticipation to find out who triumphs.16 Feb 04:57 AM
New ZealandLand of confusion: Kaipara mayor slams checkpoint changeThe checkpoint north of Mangawhai caused particular confusion for local businesses.15 Feb 04:01 PM
New ZealandEmpty schools, kindies as lockdown startsAll but 11 of Auckland Kindergarten Association's 120 kindies are empty.15 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandTradies confused at border, guild saysEssential workers plug the gaps and fix the leaks but some tradies face huge challenges.15 Feb 01:05 AM
CrimeDad accused of abusing five-month-old son, court hearsPartner allegedly squeezed and slapped five-month-old as acts of massage.15 Feb 12:02 AM
New Zealand'It's extremely confusing': Mangawhai residents told they're part of Auckland lockdownKaipara mayor says Mangawhai and Kaiwaka are being included in Auckland region.14 Feb 07:32 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Heavy rain and wind force school closures and break powerlinesHeavy rain and strong winds created havoc this morning, with some schools closed.14 Feb 07:10 PM
New ZealandLevel 3 lockdown checkpoints: Traffic gridlocked in south as police assess vehiclesPolice are manning roadblocks around the region, with Mercer becoming a chokepoint.14 Feb 06:59 PM
New Zealand'It's important to remember how fortunate we are': Sunshine and freedom at the America's Cup villageSport in the sunshine draws crowds as Prada Cup finals get underway.13 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuNorthtec's carved entrance way showcases students' skillsDawn ceremony for carved tomokanga (entrance way) in Northtec's Whangārei campus12 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeCrown finishes its case in judge-alone trialWhangārei mum on trial in relation to baby's death expected to learn fate next week.12 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuMulti-iwi project aims to protect kauri, create jobsWithout urgent action Northland could lose its iconic kauri forests, minister says.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlack Power gang members and guns netted by Whangārei policeThree gang members have appeared in Whangārei District Court on firearm related charges.11 Feb 10:53 PM
KahuNgāpuhi sport stars labelled most influential in last 30 yearsNorthland Kauri rugby star Portia Woodman was the highest-ranked Northlander so far.11 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandYachties facing cyclones make plea to Immigration MinisterThe sailing community maintain there is no real guarantee of safe conditions until June.11 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugbyNorthland rugby's centenary celebrates rich historyPreparation for Northland rugby's 100th at Semenoff Stadium well advanced.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire that destroyed Northland house treated as arsonFire that destroyed a house in Ahipara being treated as arson.11 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuSubmissions on Northland Māori seats law change close at 5pm todayDeadline for Northlanders to make submissions on Māori seats law change is 5pm today10 Feb 06:52 PM
New ZealandParamedic describes scene of baby death at mother's trialBaby not breathing, was floppy, wet, and cold on shower floor in Whangārei house.09 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuVaughan Gunson on the Government's decision to remove Māori wardsLaw allowing a council decision in favour of Māori wards to be overturned will be removed.09 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessClimate report: Renewable, but not quite cleanClimate report could pose awkward questions for New Zealand's newest power station.08 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand$45m superyacht linked to Google co-founder in WhangāreiSuperYachtfan website says Google co-founder bought vessel in 2011 and sold it last year.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaitangi weekend holiday traffic building in hotspotsTraffic is building as holidaymakers head home to Auckland after the long weekend.08 Feb 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuHarper continues to smash goals from her wheelchairHarper was left paraplegic after a back bend went wrong.07 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFine for owner of kiwi-killing dog a national recordFine imposed on Russell dog owner almost five times higher than previous record.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuFor the first time in 20 years, the country's top leaders at Waitangi were women.The question was how to accommodate them both as speakersDr Reti welcomes Ngāpuhi's signal of new approach to women speaking at Waitangi from 2022.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Undemocratic': Collins on Labour rushing Māori wards change into lawNational says Govt plans to rush controversial change through will cut local people out.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuJudith Collins' Waitangi: She came, she saw, she did not speak.Judith Collins caused a stir without speaking at Waitangi -she's sticking to her guns.06 Feb 04:44 AM
