PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBone of contention: Watchdogs group slams council's kennel buying tacticsThe council has been accused of using "underhand tactics" to purchase a new kennel.01 Mar 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeThe Habitat ReStore that's all about second chancesHabitat for Humanity ReStore in Whangārei is giving offenders a second chance.01 Mar 06:40 PM
New ZealandHomes evacuated as crews battle Paihia scrub fireHelicopters will be at the scene at dawn.01 Mar 04:02 PM
PropertyFirst home buyers caught between a rock and a hard placeThe region's first home buyers are still hamstrung by eligibility rules and affordability.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleNorthern winegrowers loving the droughtNorthland winegrowers are savouring exceptional season27 Feb 04:00 AM
CrimeAdam Tipene has no defence and admits stabbing police dogAdam Tipene changes his mind after hearing police evince and pleads guilty.26 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandAucklanders' 'colossal' water use sparks warningAucklanders are being urged to cut back on their water usage.25 Feb 07:50 PM
CrimeThieves pretend to be workers to steal toolsScam involved thieves posing as workers.25 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamily appeal to stay in New Zealand rejectedThe Jia family are not giving up after the latest refusal from immigration officials.25 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeOfficer thought police dog would be bludgeoned to deathPolice officer describes attack on canine companion just weeks after graduating.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandArmy arrives in Kaitaia as water crisis deepensArmy tanker trucks will take water to marae, community facilities where it is most needed.25 Feb 02:15 AM
CrimeHigh-risk drivers given a chance on Northland police operationPolice operation aims to help recidivist drivers get back on the road legally.24 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandLeader of NZ's biggest meth ring fights 28-year prison termBrownie Harding told a probation officer he'd "do it all again" before sentencing.24 Feb 10:08 PM
KahuAvocado growers win in the High CourtHigh Court rejects appeal against resource consents granted to mainly avocado growers.24 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Delightful' family to be deported as minister refuses to interveneMP Matt King 'gutted' by Associate Minister's refusal to intervene.24 Feb 07:53 PM
CrimeTrial of man charged with stabbing police dog startsJury trial for man charged with stabbing police dog begins in Whangārei.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after shooting in NorthlandPolice say there is no risk to the public after shooting injury in Kaikohe.24 Feb 09:28 AM
New Zealand'I had to swerve for our lives': Woman's stark warning after fatal crashA Waikato woman was travelling with her baby when she swerved to avoid the truck.24 Feb 06:10 AM
New Zealand'Her babies do not deserve this'Scammers target family of Northland mum who died trying to save her daughter.24 Feb 04:05 AM
New ZealandVictims of fatal Whananaki crash namedMaurice Kareko, 35, Rhiannon Walters, 11, and Alec Walters, 5, died on Sunday morning.24 Feb 12:39 AM
Freight and logistics'Personal vendetta': Northland trucking boss blasts NZTA crackdownStan Semenoff says the NZTA crackdown was fuelled by a personal vendetta.23 Feb 07:54 PM
SportMullet in the Park: Jack Goodhue's mop pink and permedThe fate of the rugby star's mullet was decided by the public at the Kerikeri event.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tragic and preventable': Baby critical after parents among 8 killed on roadsTwo days. Five crashes. Eight people dead.23 Feb 08:33 AM
New ZealandWater blaster sparks house-destroying blazeTwo choppers and nine fire trucks battled the Mamaranui fire this evening.23 Feb 07:03 AM
New Zealand'An absolute hero': Mother died saving her child from a ripKelsi Wood died trying to save her daughter's life.23 Feb 03:22 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing teen off Waihī Beach enters third dayThere's been four water deaths in a nightmare three days along New Zealand's coasts.22 Feb 09:19 PM
New ZealandDeadly crashes: Three killed in Northland smash, four dead in WaikatoEmergency services were called to the scene on Whananaki Rd at 2.15am.22 Feb 05:19 PM
EducationPay us fairly, NorthTec tutors pleadTwo NorthTec tutors call pay offer is a slap in the face as industrial action continues.21 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after incident at Langs Beach, NorthlandSt John sent three vehicles to the scene this morning but one person died.21 Feb 01:46 AM
New ZealandWoman dies on notorious beach while trying to save her childWoman dies on Northland beach while trying to save her child20 Feb 06:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWater thieves: Up to 40,000 litres emptied from school tanksWater theft from school a new low during prolonged water crisis in Northland20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMurderer 'tried to convince himself' killing was accidentThe killer 'changed his mind' about his plea once faced with 'bleak' 15 years in prison.20 Feb 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFar North council needs to 'turbo-charge' solutions to water shortages, Shane Jones saysShane Jones has announced $2m for water supplies in the Far North while berating council.19 Feb 05:00 PM
