New ZealandFar North man wants views on local body issues from publicViews wanted from Far North folk ahead of 2025 local body elections18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Barn find classics to auction, firearm charges and homicide victim namedNews snippets from the Far North.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Ahu Library at Kaitāia has packed Māori Language Week programmeMāori Language Week celebrated in the Far Far North.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOfficials worried about feral dog attacks before tramping seasonDoC and the Te Araroa Trail trust tell trampers wild dogs are a potential hazard.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Papa hosting exhibition with Far North students' work includedArtwork from Far North students part of Ringa Toi exhibit in Wellington18 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Footpath to nowhere' a recipe for disaster, says principalHora Hora principal Pat Newman said including a pathway was 'non-negotiable'.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia builder upskills staff with mental health awareness trainingMental Health Awareness Week sees Kaitāia company do GoodYarn programme18 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'Who do you believe?' Defence claims children colluded against Oranga Tamariki caregiversFour children say they were hit, spat on, slapped and one was even allegedly run over.18 Sep 05:00 AM
KahuAction plan to save Northland's iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta and transform Waipoua ForestFar North’s Waipoua Forest and iconic tree Tāne Mahuta need saving, with new action plan.18 Sep 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Tragically catastrophic': Teen who caused fatal crash escapes conviction, name suppressedNo conviction for Christchurch teen who killed a woman and injured four others in crash.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North cats must be microchipped and desexed under proposed new council bylawFar North District Council has first ever bylaw for cats.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Pleasant surprise' as former Tikipunga Tavern site becomes 55 state homesThe development also includes a community room, gardens and a small playground.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of NorthlandThe MetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of Northland17 Sep 04:13 AM
New ZealandPolice name Ripiro Beach victimPolice continue to make inquiries into the circumstances of the death.17 Sep 01:02 AM
TravelPopular NZ attraction closing in response to ‘serious risk'Experts say improving protections is 'crucial'.17 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandProposal could see all Far North cats ‘chipped and snipped’A proposed new pet bylaw would also bans roosters and pigs from urban areas.16 Sep 11:06 PM
New ZealandWanaka St openingTikipunga Primary School students greet visitors at the opening of Kāinga Ora's 55-home Wanaka St development, at the former Tikipunga Tavern site. Video / Kāinga OraWatch16 Sep 09:08 PM
New ZealandAhipara surfer Jade Nias Phillips, aged 11, wins age group title at AIMS GamesThe moment was made extra special by having grandmother Peggy on the beach to see it.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand1 in 10 Far North children could be affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorderFar North has big issues from debilitating fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.16 Sep 05:00 PM
Kahu'We've been here a long time': Patuharakeke gives evidence for Bream Bay customary titleThe second phase will hear from applicants interests in the Whangārei coastline.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Tsunami sirens, ambulance officers strike and alcohol sold to minorsNews snippets from the Far North16 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeMen who allegedly kidnapped a person who escaped during a police checkpoint namedThe men were caught after being pulled over for a routine breath test.16 Sep 01:38 AM
New Zealand'Why us?': Family's car fire latest in a spate of suspected arsonsAnother Tikipunga family's lives have been turned upside down after blaze.16 Sep 01:32 AM
New ZealandObituary: Mayor leads tributes to council watchdog Des Mahoney, who saved ratepayers milionsFar North council critic Des Mahoney's lasting legacy saved ratepayers millions16 Sep 12:00 AM
New Zealand31 dogs snatched from Northland end up in Wellington: Police, SPCA investigatingThirty-one dogs and puppies were unlawfully taken from a Whangārei property.15 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We're getting overrun': DoC manager pleads for poison to stop wild dogsFeral dogs are living in remote NZ bush, putting trampers at risk of attacks.14 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuIwi ‘disgusted’ by Kaipara council scrapping Māori ward'I really don't believe that they give a hoot about Te Tiriti o Waitangi,' critic says.14 Sep 04:53 AM
New ZealandRapid growth in Mangawhai to continue as another 600 houses get green lightThe seaside community is one of the fastest growing areas in the North Island.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLegendary Northland kiwi Sir Ed killedA 20-year-old kiwi, father to numerous offspring, has been found dead on Matakohe Island.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTumultuous time: Photos highlighting historic dog tax war on display in WaitangiPhotos of a controversial 'dog tax war' are on display at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi parents of babies with heart defects interviewed in ground-breaking researchWhat's it like to discover your unborn baby has a major heart condition?13 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Those who come out the other side of a cancer battle are not survivors – they’re warriors, as are those who didn’t make it’Mum invented a novel number plate to help raise money towards fighting cancer13 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'It ruined my childhood': Paedophile gets two more years in jail as more abuse revealedClyde Rymer's abuse had been haunting the latest victim for 50 years.13 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice release images, appeal for information about last man to see woman alivePolice are appealing for sightings of a man last seen with Joanna Sione-Lauaki.13 Sep 04:02 AM
