New ZealandPolice investigating fatal crash at WaipapaOne person has been killed in a crash in the Far North. 07 Mar 07:01 PM
New ZealandUp in flames: Whangārei dry cleaning fire leaves customers shortThe company's insurance does not cover replacement of customer items burnt in the blaze.07 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandMangawhai tornado’s $420k cost, recovery ongoing one month onMore than 90 houses were assessed; eight remain yellow-stickered.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It had such a buzz’: Opera in the Garden set for revivalThe event is the best chance for Northland families to hear world-class opera singing. 07 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I make some money out of it’: Interview with a $2m money laundererA scam victim who lost $1m says: “I’ve failed as a husband to protect my wife".07 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Be brave’: Northland women thriving in male-dominated industriesThe International Women's Day theme is Accelerate Action for women's equality.07 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseOpinion: Fresh faces headline Labour reshuffle as Hipkins goes back to basicsOPINION: Party's changes show its renewed focus on Auckland.07 Mar 06:36 AM
New ZealandFive helicopters, 50 firefighters battling to contain Far North blazeEarly indications suggest the large vegetation fire was caused by sparks from a grinder.07 Mar 02:56 AM
New ZealandDrought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers supportThe government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.07 Mar 12:54 AM
New ZealandHot, dry conditions tip Northland into droughtBig dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades07 Mar 12:52 AM
New Zealand‘Horrendous’ parvo outbreak: Northland vets warn of rising casesVets and SPCA urge vaccinations amid Northland's parvovirus outbreak.06 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandLocal knowledge leading 90 Mile Beach Snapper BonanzaFar North fisher leading race for $30k top prize in 90 Mile Beach Snapper comp06 Mar 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Violent and secretive’: Dog-fighting rings going undetected as fear rulesPeople fear their pet dogs are being taken and used for the blood sport.06 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Anxious as s***’: Businessman guilty of money laundering linked to $2m scamThe victims thought they were investing in high interest bonds but lost nearly $1m each. 06 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeScammed out of life savings, drug-growing Vietnamese workers jailed and face deportationFive Vietnamese men were jailed, claiming they were duped into a visa scam.06 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest 22-year-old man after a baby was hospitalised with serious head injuriesPolice said the baby was now recovering well.06 Mar 04:14 AM
New ZealandFritter Fest celebrates a decade of smooth tunes and tasty eatsThe festival is celebrating a decade of showcasing the best of our culinary talent.06 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandDrivers and passengers shaken as rocks pelted at busesRocks have been thrown at buses on Matai St, Ōtangarei, smashing windows.06 Mar 12:42 AM
New ZealandOut-of-control rubbish fire revealed as Waipoua blaze causeFire and Emergency have this morning released the cause of the 100ha blaze.05 Mar 11:52 PM
New ZealandChild dies after incident on driveway in Far North Police said the incident happened on a property in Kāeo.05 Mar 11:49 PM
Crime‘It was manipulation’: Sports coach allegedly crossed the line with 14yoTeen: 'I don’t want him doing that to other people, it’s not a nice feeling'.05 Mar 07:30 PM
CrimeNew witness account may help solve 26-year cold case on West CoastPolice urge anyone with information on the green 4x4 spotted in 1998 to contact them.05 Mar 05:43 PM
OpinionMike DinsdaleThousands can give blood again after rule change - Age editor gets back in the chairNZ Blood Service taking blood again from those who lived in UK previously banned05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North – town square plans, impact fund and solar lightsNews snippets from the Far North.05 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand Brain Aid at the Barn Far North fundraising concert for brain injuryTop line-up of Far North musicians at Brain Injury Association fundraiser05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North could be industrial hemp stronghold if drug law changesThe Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.05 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Game changer’: $1m funding boost for Rotorua youth mental healthRotorua's youth centre has been given a funding boost that will benefit 560 young locals.05 Mar 02:48 AM
New ZealandHokianga hospital rescue helicopter pad fundraiser hits $20k total in a weekGenerous donors give $20k to upgrade Hokianga rescue helicopter pad.05 Mar 01:00 AM
WarriorsHappily Ever Wahfter: Lance O’Sullivan marries doctor fiancee in Vegas after game proposalThe Warriors lost on the pitch but the Northland pair came home winners.04 Mar 09:04 PM
New ZealandCause of Waipoua River fire to be announced as cleanup continuesHalf of the evacuated residents returned home yesterday.04 Mar 09:04 PM
New Zealand‘It’s a safety issue’: Horse riders challenge new horse manure bylawClaire Ganantchian opposes a bylaw requiring riders to remove horse manure.04 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionHūhana Lyndon: Crisis as media ecosystem faces collapse A sustainable media ecosystem is critical to democracy. 04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora tenant evicted after terrorising community, shooting four catsThe man harassed children, neighbours, tradesmen and blocked roads with his wheelchair.04 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza1200 fishers at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North04 Mar 05:15 AM
