PoliticsGovernment to widen definition of veteran and create new national tribute dayThe definition had created division within the military community.10 Apr 11:11 PM
New Zealand'A game-changer': New mental health facility opens in WhangāreiManaia House in Whangārei cost $21.6m and has 75 consultation rooms.10 Apr 10:45 PM
Crime'Life of darkness': Stepfather's 20 year sentence for 15 years of abuseThe victims have suffered self-doubt, PTSD, fear, distrust and shame.10 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Out on the bones of their a***’: Volunteer firefighters demand better ACC coverThe volunteers currently lack coverage due to their non-taxable status.10 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelWatch: Air NZ unveils new uniform designed by Emilia Wickstead'Pleasing everybody has kept me up all night,' the Kiwi designer said.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree stretches of Far North state highway may keep lower speed limitsStick or raise - Far North folk asked if lowered state highway limits should go up again10 Apr 06:00 AM
RetailHart family business tips Hansells Masterton into receivershipHansells Masterton is a contract manufacturer which also owns the Horley’s brand.10 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandSchool ‘shocked and upset’ as four students suspended after fightPrincipal Mike Clent confirmed all four students involved have been suspended.10 Apr 04:07 AM
New ZealandLibelle’s school lunch woes predate government changes, ex-worker claimsFar North school lunch worker believes food provider Libelle was mismanaged from start.10 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandFar North school goes into lockdown after reported fight nearby involving weaponsTwo people were taken into custody after the altercation in Taipa.10 Apr 02:06 AM
New ZealandWayne Brown questions why Cabinet ministers get limos but he doesn't after driving offenceWayne Brown has not heard from the police about the video call on his phone.10 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Time is running out’: Urgent plea to save Kaimanawa horses from cullMore than 250 Kaimanawa horses need homes to avoid being culled.10 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandTeen’s supreme unity speech wins spot at national finalTalk on significance of equity wins Northland Race Unity Speech Awards09 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland moves to restricted fire season, Far North remains under banMost of Northland has moved into a restricted fire season but Far North rules still apply09 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - new Kiwis sign up, apprentice comp and Top Energy trusteeNews snippets from the Far North.09 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand14 new social houses opened in Kerikeri by Kāinga OraKāinga Ora opens 14 new Far North social houses 09 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland's meth crisis: Mexican cartels, lower prices, and devastationMexican cartels are undercutting Asian suppliers, increasing meth supply.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNervous for survival: Māori ward councillors prepare for critical electionsForty-two councils will hold a poll for Māori wards in 2025 elections.09 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand'A positive development': Man appears in court charged with Simon Bird's murderThe 23-year-old man has been granted interim name suppression.09 Apr 03:30 AM
New ZealandCountry’s top environmental watchdog takes Far North District Council to courtEnvironmental Protection Authority prosecutes FNDC over Sweetwater Aquifer discharges.09 Apr 12:29 AM
New ZealandHomicide: 23-year-old charged with murder of Wellington man Simon BirdPolice say they are not disclosing the relationship between Bird and the man. 08 Apr 11:38 PM
New ZealandCanterbury’s dining renaissance: Exploring three culinary gemsHow three upmarket venues are going beyond a meal to provide a full culinary experience.08 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ is ‘losing the fight’ against organised crime; new report urges bold changesReport by experts says information-sharing between government agencies is 'deficient'.08 Apr 06:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAdvocates urge tighter gun licence rules amid fears people slip through the cracksGun Control NZ calls for five-year licence renewals instead of the current 10.08 Apr 06:00 PM
BusinessOn The Up: Kiwis backing a new generation of start-upsThe NZ tech stars who are paying it forward.08 Apr 05:05 PM
New ZealandKaipara lifts water restrictions after steady rain boosts supplyA 22km pipeline will help Dargaville's water supply but not until the end of 2026.08 Apr 03:30 AM
New Zealand‘Sign of the times’: Northland businesses cut hours amid economic woesCathay Cinemas in Kerikeri will close Mondays and cut weekday hours by 15-20%.07 Apr 11:00 PM
Crime‘Horrific and abhorrent:’ Computer tech makes startling discovery on customer’s laptopTon Kaan claimed he did not know images of children in explicit poses were illegal.07 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Movie wins award, no bus on holidays and cheap treesNews snippets from the Far North07 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia man’s mission to clean up the town’s dumped trashKaitāia man cleaning up the town with help from dozens of youngsters07 Apr 06:00 PM
KahuCelebrating 50 years: The enduring legacy of Te Tai Tokerau kapa haka festivalTwenty-eight kapa haka groups will perform in the two-day event.07 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North Roading grows from humble roots to award-winning successThe company won the supreme award at the 2025 Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Awards.07 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeUnrestrained preschooler fell from car being driven by drunk aunty'I should have known better,' said the woman whose partner was killed by a drink driver.07 Apr 07:00 AM
CrimeJailed paedophile James Parker admits there is another victimNorthland man was jailed indefinitely in 2013 for abusing 20 boys aged 9 to 16.07 Apr 04:59 AM
