New Zealand'Immoral': Principals oppose charter school funding amidst education reform$153 million is allocated to establish 50 charter schools over four years.14 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand Council euthanises 56 dogs in two monthsFNDC received 796 requests for service for animal management in January and February.14 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOckham Book Awards: All the winners from local literature's biggest night Wellington author takes fiction's richest prize for a second time.14 May 09:30 AM
Crime'No one to save me': Woman claims before trial suddenly haltedComplainant alleges the abuse began the day she came into the man's care.14 May 04:58 AM
SportOn The Up: The Northland charity saving sports gearReSport Charitable Trust is celebrating two years with a sports memorabilia auction.14 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandToo many 'caught in the crossfire' of preventable crashes, senior firefighter saysIn 2024, 27 people died, and 153 were seriously injured in Northland crashes.13 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFirst look at controversial Bay of Islands marina plansFast-tracking sought by companies owned by multimillionaires Craig Heatley, Leigh Hopper.13 May 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHundreds of blood tests lost in transit between Wellington and Auckland It comes as Awanui considers processing Auckland tests in Wellington permanently. 13 May 07:42 PM
New ZealandMove Over Cancer collaboration supports cancer survivorsMobility classes on May 21 and 23 will raise money for Pinc & Steel programmes.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Redundant on maternity leave - the One NZ manager taking the telco to courtIT manager claims sacking unlawful - One NZ says redundancy process was followed.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrugs and gangs: Research reveals messaging apps used to sell cannabis, MDMASurvey of nearly 11,000 users reveals most popular social media apps to purchase drugs.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchools reimbursed $76k after school lunch programme mishapsNorthland schools got $2877 as Ministry of Education reimburses more than $76,000.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCapital markets reportThe hunt for equity: New Zealand's race to spaceThe space sector added $2.47 billion to the economy in the 2023-24 financial year.13 May 04:59 PM
CrimeCannabis advocate's supporters rally as 'Gandalf' appears in courtPaul Smith, known as ‘Gandalf’, faces new charges in Whangārei District Court.13 May 05:38 AM
New Zealand'Ridiculous': Teen's Melbourne health check at risk due to flight assistance limitsJetstar can't provide wheelchair assistance for Carrie’s return flight.13 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice name Parakao homicide victimPolice say the 55-year-old lived at the Mangakahia Rd address where he died.13 May 03:56 AM
PoliticsPolice Minister accepts McSkimming resignation could impact public confidenceThere are multiple investigations into the former Deputy Police Commissioner. 12 May 11:49 PM
CrimeSeven years after teen's murder, 16yo kidnap participant namedDimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured for hours before she was forced to hang herself.12 May 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Like a nightmare': Experts fear measles outbreak amid low vaccination ratesAucklanders are urged to check for measles exposure after a new case emerged.12 May 09:00 PM
Kahu'Leadership loneliness': Hansen on pressures of All Blacks roleFoster faced intense media pressure but credited his whānau for support.12 May 07:16 PM
New ZealandFar North news – reserve comment wanted, te reo champ sought and rural roadshowNews snippets from the Far North.12 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandThe call-out conundrum: Police and mental health services at odds over changesPolice have delayed withdrawing from mental health callouts in Northland.12 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsAbuse in state care: PM defends broken promise, emotional Hipkins slams Govt ‘injustice’ The inquiry into abuse in state care recommended a new redress scheme.12 May 07:26 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand arts community mourns 'larger than life artist, mentor and trailblazer'He passed away on Friday aged 96, surrounded by his whanau.12 May 05:03 AM
New Zealand'Unsettling time': Police seek info in Northland homicide casePolice have launched a homicide inquiry and are calling on the public for information.12 May 03:28 AM
New Zealand'Cold sweats': Why ex-real estate star wants out of prison after 'life-altering' attackThe Crown calls Aaron Drever a calculated criminal lacking self-awareness.12 May 02:21 AM
PoliticsLocal Labour Facebook page reposts then deletes image of Brooke van Velden as Nazi Van Velden's grandfather lived under Nazi occupation in World War II.12 May 01:45 AM
New ZealandCouncil votes for independent review of Far North Sweetwater projectFNDC Sweetwater project - council calls for independent examination of project12 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandBird experts at oddsd over native parapara trees Robert Webb advises removing parapara trees; Ian McLean suggests trimming flowers instead.12 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandSmooth recovery: Emergency services stood down after Whangārei plane crashThe light plane took a nose dive on landing, but the pilot was not seriously hurt.11 May 11:15 PM
New Zealand'Life and death': Northland road safety plea as toll hits eightRoad Safety Week 2025 starts today, urging motorists to drive safely.11 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s been a long time coming': Artist couple open studio in Far NorthTattoo artist Mario Gregor and partner Ceara Lile have opened a studio in Kerikeri.11 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe complex emotions surrounding Mother's Day for many KiwisThe second Sunday of May is painful for many. Here's how some cope.11 May 03:19 AM
New Zealand'Nothing was going to stop me': Electrician's epic 2000km run for mental healthA Howick 24-year-old completed the run to raise cash for I Am Hope after losing his mate.10 May 06:00 AM
