New ZealandGarage stripped of WoF licence after seatbelt fails, 'unsafe' car crashesDargaville Diesel Specialists has had its licence to issue WoFs suspended.21 Nov 12:34 AM
AirlinesBusiness picking up for new airline to and from WhangāreiTwice daily flights into Whangarei aimed to avoid traffic peaks in Auckland and Northland.21 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandVandalism prolongs day-long power outageSunday's eight-hour planned power outage could be the Far North's last.20 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandWoman dies in two-car crash in NorthlandCar collided with ute in pouring rain.20 Nov 08:44 PM
New ZealandInjured veterans reach Cape Reinga after gruelling ride from BluffRiders' injuries ranged from double amputations to PTSD.20 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandPolice at scene of dog attack in WhangāreiPolice and animal control staff at scene of dog attack in Whangārei20 Nov 06:21 PM
New ZealandAmbulance staff hired out for private eventsSt John says it's providing appropriate care despite paramedic shortage.20 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, four critical in horror afternoon on Far North roadsForeign national charged over serious SH10 crash.19 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandCameras showcase crime from community patrol vehicleThe patrollers act as eyes and ears for the police by patrolling around the city.19 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSix more hit by meningitis in AucklandNone of the six Auckland cases were related to camps on Motutapu Island.19 Nov 06:06 AM
New ZealandSH10 closed after serious Northland crashEmergency services in Northland are reporting to another vehicle collision.18 Nov 08:21 AM
New ZealandOne dead, three injured after two cars flip in crash in NorthlandEmergency services are attending a major incident in Northland.18 Nov 06:20 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after car rolls into mangrovesSeriously injured person freed, flown by helicopter to Northland Base Hospital.17 Nov 09:39 PM
LifestyleVegan Māori challenges dismal health statsKeynote speaker at Vegan Expo concerned about Māori health outcomes, writes Peter Shand.16 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandGrieving mum: 'Don't hesitate, you don't have time'"Don't hesitate. You don't have time." Northland mum warns other parents.16 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettShane Jones' self-inflicted fogCOMMENT: Shane Jones is suffering from a case of pork barrel at haste, repent at leisure.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog bylaw five years ago, lobby group claimsDog group's legal opinion claims bylaw lapsed in 2013 or 2018, consultation invalid.15 Nov 08:00 PM
LifestyleMum's run a triumph over depression'I thought I was a monster and I wasn't cut out to have children.'15 Nov 07:30 PM
New ZealandVirtual animals only at calf club dayAbout 130 children from 18 schools participated in the event at Barge Park Showgrounds.15 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandMental health unit patient assaults staff member, then diesA man has died after an assault at Whangarei Hospital, police confirmed.15 Nov 01:41 AM
New ZealandMan who shot at police fails to get lengthy sentence quashedJoshua Kite's bid to have sentence overturned fails.14 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandJones says forest scheme challenging but happeningShane Jones defends haste regarding the first planting in the one billion trees project.14 Nov 10:00 PM
EducationInternational students add $50m to NorthlandThe research shows 590 jobs are also supported as a result.14 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandEli Holtz family may meet his killer face-to-faceEli's mother says there are "no winners" in the situation.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOil spill but Marsden Pt refinery sucks it upAn absorbent boom was used to soak up an oil leak from a faulty Refining NZ fuel line.14 Nov 04:34 AM
LifestyleSupport sought for plastic-free foodstore in WhangāreiThe campaign aims to raise $30,000 to get the shop up and running in Whangarei.13 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Warriors to take on West Tigers in Whangārei in MarchNZ Warriors to take on West Tigers in Whangārei in March13 Nov 09:59 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Teen's killer linked to 2008 liquor store murderThe man who fatally assaulted teen Eli Holtz has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.13 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandFake ticket scammer jailed for breaching home detentionConcert ticket scam artist Lulu Amberlee Pou cut off her 'home-D' bracelet.13 Nov 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Mulched': $160k of taxpayers' trees destroyed in bungleGovernment ordered 1.2m pine seedlings - then found it couldn't plant where planned.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrown land sold for hundreds of thousands under market valueWhangarei land worth up to $1.6 million sold to HNZ for $1.35m.13 Nov 05:24 AM
New Zealand$4.8m for Whangārei ship repair firm for new travel lift$4.8m from PGF for Whangārei ship repair firm for new travel lift.13 Nov 12:35 AM
SportFoiling catamarans impressive in Northland'Having these sailors come is like having Michael Schumacher do a lap or two.'12 Nov 06:00 PM
KahuBillion Trees bungle: One million seedlings but land unfitThe plan was to plant 1.1 million pine trees - then someone looked at the ground.12 Nov 04:00 PM