New Zealand'He's a monster:' Victim fights for prolific Dilworth paedophile to stay behind barsIan Wilson has appeared before the Parole Board for the fifth time since he was jailed.18 Feb 06:34 AM
TravelOz trial begins for NZ pensioner accused of importing ‘commercial quantity’ of heroinRaemon Parkinson, 70, was stopped at Melbourne International Airport in November. 18 Feb 05:58 AM
New ZealandCouncil’s $1.5m plan to alter Kāeo River and reduce floodingPhase two of the Kāeo flood scheme will start this year.18 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandThree burglaries in Dargaville overnight, ‘suspicious’ activity reportedPolice said reports of suspicious activity were being investigated to ascertain links.18 Feb 02:22 AM
New Zealand‘If I hadn’t swerved, I would be dead’: Quick thinking saves man in horror crashAt first, police didn't believe Jaden Packer was the driver because he was walking.17 Feb 05:07 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - Friday food market, gala day and duo on tourNews snippets from the Far North17 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North’s latest museum telling story of NZ maritime historyChucks Cove Maritime Experience has a container shipload of exhibits.17 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandIsolated Far North communities get funding for solar and wind projectsFar North's Te Kao and Waimamaku communities to get green power to aid development.17 Feb 04:55 PM
New ZealandE.coli found in school water, students asked to bring bottlesAn MoE upgrade is expected for Mangawhai School's water infrastructure.17 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand$600k of ratepayer funding for 22 Northland climate resilience projects $300,000-plus funds 12 Far North-specific climate resilience projects.16 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandFar North council promises Sweetwater into taps from TuesdayAfter several false starts Kaitāia to get Sweetwater into taps16 Feb 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRetail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZThe company believes the NZ appliance retail market is ripe for upheaval.16 Feb 06:12 PM
Crime‘Hang your head in shame’: Judge blasts woman for horrific 24-day kidnap, torture schemeThe captors wanted a crypto password. They used a blowtorch and meat cleaver to get it.16 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Ripped off’: Whangārei motorists, officials alarmed over fuel costsWhangārei's mayor says fuel companies "have a chokehold in Northland".16 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandDump turned into a community racetrack and communal spaceMoerewa land transformed from rubbish site to community hub.15 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand400-plus weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concernsDoC has defended its traps, saying rising species numbers may increase accidental catches.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHead Hunters sentenced for gang tax demands at ‘love motel’$1500 a week in gang tax was demanded.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland hosts Manu World Champs qualifiers, 7m platform erected in ViaductOver 1000 competitors have taken the plunge, with 90 securing their place in the final.15 Feb 06:56 AM
New Zealand‘Psychological torture’: Neighbours' relief as woman evicted for excessive noiseThirteen complaints were made to Kāinga Ora since she moved in last year.14 Feb 10:31 PM
New ZealandThe Northland town where use of methamphetamine is an ‘epidemic’The drug is easily available, but there is help available.14 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan cave reveals artist Murray Ross' nostalgic treasures and humourMurray Ross freelances in traditional signwriting with Fastsignz in Whangārei.14 Feb 04:10 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council drops charge as star witness vanishes in Waiheke vineyard caseThe witness's mystery disappearance was linked to an 'employment issue'.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpeed cameras out of action as NZTA takes over from policeThe idle devices may be located in your area.14 Feb 04:07 AM
New ZealandFar North man charged with kidnapping, possession of firearm and threats to killPolice have said the charges are serious but could not comment further on the specifics.14 Feb 03:28 AM
CrimeProminent NZ musician guilty of biting ex, plastic bottle attackThe defendant, found not guilty of nine other charges, keeps his identity secret for now.14 Feb 02:57 AM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill: Fears law would place near ‘impossible’ costs on councilMayor voices opposition as justice committee set to hear 80 hours of oral submissions.14 Feb 02:37 AM
New ZealandHow local businesses believe they can outshine big brands like FreedomLocal businesses say they still have something special to offer customers.13 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandBotox popularity grows in NorthlandBotox clinics are increasing in Northland, offering 'appearance medicine'.13 Feb 04:05 PM
New Zealand‘Blood pouring out’: Mum’s warning after Kmart trolley accident injures toddlerThe family are warning others about the dangers of children swinging on trolleys.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The David divide - PM caught between a rock and a coalition hard placeOPINION: 'The PM has been caught between the proverbial rock and a coalition hard place.'13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow a Far North teen’s hard work led to global volleyball successKerikeri’s Kaia Derbyshire, 16, will compete in volleyball in Canada and Thailand.13 Feb 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe full text: David Seymour’s Polkinghorne letter David Seymour's full letter of support for eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne is revealed.13 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Totally bizarre’: Kiwi woman puzzled by unexpected cholera diagnosis Health officials say the non-toxigenic strain poses no public health risk.12 Feb 11:02 PM
New ZealandŌkaihau cyclist killed in alleged hit-and-run named The 19-year-old died on January 28 following what police alleged was a hit-and-run.12 Feb 08:16 PM
