BusinessMilked dry: Northland dairy goat farmers' 'beautiful dream' sours in bank battleBNZ is pushing for a sale, potentially leaving them with no home for retirement.06 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Important part of the Northland culture': Diver's legal fight against scallop banMichael Badham claims Whangārei Harbour can support sustainable harvesting.06 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsSocial media ban: Act blocks National’s bid for Govt consensus on member’s billNational want to replicate a ban that was passed by Australian lawmakers. 06 May 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGovt warned it'll be lumped with bigger bill than insurers if disaster strikesInsurers pass Reserve Bank stress test, but it worries about the Government's finances.06 May 04:16 AM
New Zealand'Consent is a great thing’: Whangārei festival promotes respect, autonomyThe Festival of Consent runs until Sunday with events including talks and a dance party.06 May 03:36 AM
New ZealandCourt orders removal of unauthorised structures in Bay of IslandsA company ignored requests to remove a pontoon and rubber fenders.06 May 03:29 AM
New Zealand‘Something out of a horror movie': Parole board describes man's abduction and sexual assault of jogger Haydn Christy was jailed in 2016 for 12 years with an 8-year minimum non-parole period. 06 May 03:00 AM
Crime'I’m going to kill us both': Man smashed into stationary truck after hearing break-up newsThe toxic relationship ended with the defendant and his now ex both needing surgery.05 May 11:50 PM
New ZealandFarm to forestry conversions: New rules, but do loopholes remain?Federated Farmers is concerned that gaps could lead to further farm-to-forest conversions.05 May 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: How Liston turned the tables on powerhouse rivalsListon College defeated Kelston Boys’ High 21-16 in a stunning upset.05 May 09:04 PM
TravelThe best hidden road trip spots around New Zealand Peter Janssen has traveled the length of New Zealand 15 times.05 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs – water restrictions end, robbery arrests and tourism boostNews snippets from the Far North.05 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Community support helps Whangārei teen with rare condition thriveCarrie Kunicich has atypical Friedreich ataxia, which impacts her muscles and vision.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow Māori youth are learning traditional medicine and giving backOver 20 rangatahi attended the Koi Ora Ngahuru during the April school holidays.05 May 06:05 AM
New ZealandSweetwater Project: Far North councillor Mate Radich wants judicial reviewThe Far North's controversial water project needs a High Court review, a councillor says.05 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Massive impact for us': Hapū oppose marina plan going through Fast Track processThe hapū want the project to go through the RMA for community input.05 May 01:09 AM
LifestyleTypical wedding $87,000, wedding planner saysThe average cost of a wedding has increased over recent years.05 May 12:37 AM
New ZealandNorthland welcomes new rescue helicoptersThe air rescue service is adding three new helicopters to its fleet, replacing old models.05 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland's meth crisis: 'There's no magic wand for any of this'Organisations say they are overwhelmed by 'a tsunami of need'.04 May 11:11 PM
New ZealandTop charting Kiwi artists announce North Island tourThe tour kicks off June 26 in Gisborne and ends August 9 in Wellington.04 May 11:01 PM
CrimeWoman claims ex forced her into pregnancy, raped and threatened to cut her throatThe woman described the few months she lived with the man as the worst time of her life.04 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Alarming rate': Rising food prices drive increased need for aidSalvation Army Whangārei now helps 80 households weekly with food parcels.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity pushes for urgent road safety after fatal cyclist crashThe board supports temporary crossings, costing approximately $195,000.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice make two arrests over aggravated robbery in NorthlandThe pair appeared in the Kaikohe District Court on Saturday morning.03 May 11:36 PM
New ZealandWater regulator reviews Kāeo compliance nearly 10 years into boil noticeLifting Kāeo's boil notice requires expensive equipment, costing thousands of dollars.03 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Community needs to buy-in to meth crackdownOPINION: Northland has NZ's highest meth consumption, with 2000mg per day per 1000 people.03 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Raid us': Ngāpuhi leader asks police to crack down as teens smoke meth in main streetNgāpuhi leader Mane Tahere has asked police to crack down hard like they did in Ōpōtiki 02 May 11:53 PM
New Zealand'A great idea' Experts back new school finance curriculumFinancial literacy will be taught in NZ schools from next year.02 May 07:48 PM
New ZealandWeather woes easing: 'Plenty of sunshine' forecast to bring relief to NZHeavy rain and winds are easing across Aotearoa this weekend.02 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSupermarket, petrol station, showing interest in Whangārei siteAs Springs Flat project moves ahead, hapū have raised cultural and environmental concerns.02 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand25yo mum fights for time with kids after cancer spreads to brainMisty Paniora, 25, is battling terminal cancer but wants to see her kids' milestones.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Travellers' thriving tree business that grew from the back of a vanMegyn Cordner and Lucas Prince started their business from the back of a van in 2022.02 May 05:00 PM
Crime'Aroha mai': Murder-accused apologises to grieving whānau after denying chargeArchibald McKenzie's body was found in a Kawakawa car park last month. 02 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandSH1 over Far North's Mangamukas open again after latest slip clearedContractors have cleared the second of two slips that closed the road.02 May 02:13 AM
