New Zealand'Chew through your brain': Boy's agonising ordeal after insect crawls into earMother shares advice for others after schoolboy terrified by incident.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow New Zealand's tallest turbines will power 27k homes by 2026Mercury's $287 million wind farm near Omamari will produce enough power for 27,000 homes.18 Dec 03:28 AM
Crime'Naughty judge': Chaos erupts in court as violent offender jailedJudge addresses supporters: 'How am I the only one who’s angry about this?'17 Dec 10:17 PM
Black CapsSouthee's departure delivers reminder of what made him so greatBlack Caps bowler departs the game as one of his country's greatest17 Dec 07:04 AM
KahuStand Tū Māia secures four-month funding extension to search for long-term solutionsStand Tū Māia is fighting for its future, securing operations until April.17 Dec 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Police will hold to account': Four arrested after alleged aggravated robberyPolice have made four arrests after the aggravated robbery in Whangārei's Te Kamo.17 Dec 01:46 AM
New Zealand'Completely unacceptable': Police escape injury in alleged car rammingThankfully no one was hurt when a man in a stolen vehicle allegedly rammed a police car.16 Dec 11:40 PM
New Zealand'100% would’ve drowned': Life jackets crucial in Hokianga bar rescueWhen a boat was swamped by 3m waves on Hokianga bar, volunteers were watching from shore.16 Dec 11:00 PM
Kahu'Milestone': Iwi celebrate ownership deal for Kaitāia AirportKaitāia Airport deal finalised; Ngāi Takoto and Ngāti Kahu take ownership.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTorrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle AucklandThere is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms. 16 Dec 07:24 AM
Crime'What does the word yes mean?' Young woman questioned during indecent assault trialThe then 16-year-old claims she consented out of fear. Sonny Tau was 63 at the time.16 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandFamily of eight ‘overwhelmed’ with donations after fire destroys homeThe family walked away from the Oakleigh blaze with only the clothes on their backs.16 Dec 03:49 AM
KahuTe Tai Tokerau iwi marks 'significant milestone' in council relations'We are adamant we must cut a path forward.'16 Dec 03:01 AM
BoxingMotu's shot at world title unification setMea Motu will finally get a shot to add to her world title collection.15 Dec 08:25 PM
New Zealand‘Total loss’: Whangārei home destroyed by fire overnightThe fire destroyed the home on SH1 next to Oakleigh petrol station.15 Dec 05:17 PM
New ZealandKeen to help: Northland students volunteer after fire and emergency courseKawakawa Volunteer Fire Brigade's numbers have boosted thanks to a high school course.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWomen’s Refuge gearing up for 'busiest time of the year'Experts warn a lack of services and high deprivation fuel domestic violence in Northland.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFestive fun run sees 250 Santas and elves flood WhangāreiPrizes were awarded for best-dressed Santas, pets, plus a surprise for one Grinch.15 Dec 04:52 AM
New Zealand'Muggy, warm and humid': Heavy rain for upper North Island tomorrowMetService says rain is on its way, with possible good news for South Island firefighters.14 Dec 11:31 PM
New ZealandDeadly dog attack: Northland couple demand council actionTwo roaming dogs recently mauled 18 sheep in Kaikohe - what action has the council taken?14 Dec 11:00 PM
Crime'No remorse at all': Son speaks out against fraudster mother's schemesTre Araia claims he's also been a victim of his mother Gina Potae's dishonesty offending.14 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandLeading meth cook in country's largest haul asks to move prisonsBrownie Harding is now eligible for parole but is refusing to take part in a rehab course.14 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandPublic system's eight month wait means threat of blindness for 72-year-oldDiane only recently lost her husband after he died while waiting for an ambulance.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I love sharing it': Spreading Christmas cheer in memory of grandsonGlenice and Lloyd Hall have decorated their Hilltop Avenue home for 26 years.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'New Zealand has knocked our socks off' Family return to WhangāreiExit Only has been a solid craft in getting the family to their destinations safely.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe NZ region that uses the most methMethamphetamine use equated to an estimated weekly social harm cost of $34m.13 Dec 04:51 AM
New ZealandGovt and iwi secure $5.4m deal for Kaitāia Airport's futureKaitāia Airport secured for NgāiTakoto with a long-term lease and $5.4m upgrade contract.13 Dec 01:00 AM
New Zealand'This is a win-win': Health Minister Shane Reti cheers new child health unitThe Whangārei Hospital rebuild is still on-track, providing more beds than first modelled.13 Dec 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly honoured': Turner Centre wins Ticketmaster venue awardTurner Centre wins Ticketmaster Small Venue of the Year at 2024 EVANZ Awards in Auckland.12 Dec 11:48 PM
New Zealand'Everyone's had a guts-full': Dargaville residents rail against water rulesResidents blame Kaipara District Council inaction on water supply for summer restrictions.12 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandHow Blues' grassroots efforts are inspiring the next generationSam Nock hopes Northland faces in Super Rugby inspires kids to pursue the sport.12 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandCouples rethink wedding priorities amid rocky few yearsBrides' priorities have changed after a few years of big changes, Kylie Springford says.12 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandCharity to take Oranga Tamariki to court after $63m funding terminated for vulnerable kidsOranga Tamariki funding cuts threaten Northland's only trauma support, risking 230 children.12 Dec 04:00 PM
Kahu'Huge day': First iwi-council pact in NorthlandNgāti Hine and NRC sign historic resource management agreement at Otiria Marae.12 Dec 06:07 AM
