New ZealandSearch under way for whale freed from Far North oyster linesA whale freed itself from lines at a Far North oyster farm yesterday.27 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei suburb on edge as police and ambulances flood Onerahi streetsA police cordon on Beach Rd, Onerahi, where a shooting in a waterfront reserve was reported. Video / Denise PiperWatch27 Feb 12:25 AM
New ZealandCash flow! Powerball player wins $10.5mThe ticket was sold at Paper Plus Waihī & Toyworld.27 Feb 12:16 AM
New ZealandWhangārei house fire leaves one person in critical conditionThe fire on Kahiwi St in Raumanga started just after 8pm on Wednesday night.26 Feb 10:17 PM
New ZealandFundraiser to get $20,000 for vital Hokianga Hospital rescue helicopter padHokianga health service $20k short for crucial rescue helicopter landing pad upgrade26 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand Weber Bros Circus coming to Kerikeri and KaitāiaTwo Far North towns to host animal-free performances in March.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand150 years of schooling at Kaitāia Primary, but teaching goes back 190 yearsKaitāia Primary's sesquicentennial marks 150 years of the school26 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews in brief from the Far North - NZer of year finalists, house falls off truck, caulerpa fundsNews snippets from the Far North.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia road to airport closed 10 weeks for bridge updgrade - detour in placeBridge leading to Kaitāia Airport getting $1.3m upgrade, but road closed for 10 weeks.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Emotionally draining’: The burial mishap that left a family heartbrokenThe family faced turmoil when told the plot was single, not double.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He's a legend': Cyclist, 70, takes on NZ for ADHD awarenessJohn Evans, 70, is cycling NZ to raise funds for neurodivergent children.26 Feb 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Sir John Key’s new $6m chopper; NZ’s tallest hotel penthouse for sale at $16mPlus, Jordan Rondel after selling mega-successful boxed baking kit business, The Caker.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAre you a winner? Lucky punter bags $10.5 million in Powerball jackpotThe winning numbers have been drawn.26 Feb 08:20 AM
New Zealand'Long duration event': Waipoua Forest fire grows to 70ha, evacuations underwayPolice are assisting with evacuating dwellings in the Waipoua River Rd area.26 Feb 06:29 AM
New ZealandPolice name ‘beloved’ 3yo boy who died in Northland driveway accidentEmergency services were called to the scene about 1.40pm on Sunday.26 Feb 05:53 AM
New ZealandPolice search for driver after house falls off truck in Far North crashPolice are searching for the truck driver after a house fell during transport.26 Feb 04:29 AM
New ZealandPolice launch homicide investigation after ‘tragic’ shooting in Whangārei parkPolice are determined to find out the events that led up to the 'tragic incident'. 26 Feb 03:33 AM
New ZealandWaipoua River blaze 50% contained as crews battle 100ha fireTwenty homes were evacuated as flames blocked access to State Highway 12.26 Feb 03:09 AM
New ZealandFirefighters brace for week-long battle as Waipoua River fire ragesAppeals for food, toiletries and clothing have been made for evacuees.26 Feb 02:35 AM
New ZealandNgāpuhi bids to own Northport and associated company as part of consortiumMove from Ngāpuhi and others to take total control of region's port.26 Feb 02:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: ‘Not necessarily a headlock’ – Goldsmith details new citizens' arrest powersThe announcement comes amid a rise in retail crime.26 Feb 12:52 AM
New ZealandNervous wait: Fire crews battle 70ha blaze near WaipouaResidents may be forced to leave their homes for a week due to the Northland fire.25 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandNew Whangārei Hospital transit lounge replaces facility ‘not fit for purpose’Aim of the new $3.75m transit lounge is to free up bed space while comforting patients.25 Feb 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsPort of Auckland cashes in on performance U-turn to double net profitGrowth investment plans will enable bigger ships to visit and boost the cruise industry.25 Feb 10:15 PM
New ZealandNZ town has been under a boil water notice for nearly a decade, authorities now stepping inTaumata Arowai is working with Wai Care to ensure safe drinking water soon.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsNew citizen’s arrest powers to be announced amid rise in retail theftThe Government is expected to announce the new powers later today.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt considers bespoke regional tax and concessions to spur growthCould the Government adopt different tax rules for different regions?25 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Things can turn quickly’: Northland blaze expected to be out by this afternoonThe cause of the 2ha fire is still under investigation.25 Feb 03:29 AM
New ZealandWinch rescue: Patient airlifted in the nick of time from fishing vessel near Spirits BayIt was the Northland Rescue Helicopter's 163rd mission so far this year.25 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Stupendous amount’: $7.3b cost halts refinery reopening talksInstead of a new refinery, Shane Jones is pushing for a Marsden Point energy precinct.25 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandThree-year-old dies following driveway accident in NorthlandPolice say they are speaking with the family to investigate what occurred.24 Feb 11:21 PM
New Zealand‘Deeply disappointed’: Tory Whanau cancels regular slot on Newstalk ZBThe mayor's team said they were trying to "diversify our media engagements".24 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandRoad rage incident leaves person seriously hurt in WhangāreiPolice seek footage of vehicles involved, urging public assistance.24 Feb 09:59 PM
New ZealandPolice name man who died in Far North crashPolice are still investigating the single vehicle crash in the Far North.24 Feb 09:57 PM
