New ZealandSuppression for driver charged over death of off-duty policewomanThe man made his first appearance in the Whangārei District Court this morning.23 Jul 11:57 PM
New ZealandOlympic and Comm Games cyclist and Far North District Councillor Laurie Byers diesTributes are being paid to the former FNDC stalwart, who has passed away aged 83.23 Jul 07:55 PM
New Zealand'It’s not right': Pensioners and families cancelling insurance policies as premiums skyrocketNorthlanders are having to make tough decisions about insurance as premiums soar.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCaught on camera: Waipoua Forest rats have taste for caviarA discovery in Waipoua Forest is tempered by the presence of caviar-eating rats.23 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'A game-changer': Northlanders thrilled with four-lane highway announcementSimeon Brown has announced accelerated work on a new four-lane expressway.23 Jul 04:41 AM
New Zealand'Men are useless at talking': Charity Men-Tall has high hopes for changesMore than 100 people attended the charity's black-tie event on Saturday.23 Jul 04:24 AM
New ZealandA rat eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs in Waipoua ForestFootage captures a rat eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs in Waipoua Forest, Northland. Video / Fern DonovanWatch23 Jul 12:51 AM
KahuKororāreka or Russell? Name change call stalls'I think Kororāreka is the name it should be, because that's what it was called.'23 Jul 12:04 AM
New Zealand'It doesn’t look like it’ll last long’: Northlander describes nail-biting trip through slip-riddled BrynderwynsThe Brynderwyn Hills have been closed again and again - here's why it's such a challenge.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandVisionary 50-year-old Kerikeri letter had warnings for town's futureThe writer bemoans the impact of the motor car.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North: 3 jetties upgraded; Brew of Islands returns; and slips close walkwayNews snippets from the Far North.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was choking': Mum says poor Kāinga Ora fire repair impacted unwell sonThe mum says the Kāinga Ora house stank of smoke after fire, a worry for her sick son.22 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'Captured by their own hand': Lawyer claims unlawful arrest is caught on cameraThe man would not give his details when police asked, triggering a chain of events.22 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandShared pathway grant will allow cyclists to go from Russell to Horeke in Far NorthWork to continue on Russell - Ōpua walking track after $71,500 grant.22 Jul 03:00 AM
KahuNew kaupapa Māori hauora and oranga space opens doorsKaitāia’s new Māori health and wellbeing space He Kura now open.22 Jul 02:00 AM
CrimeTears as Enchanter skipper found not guilty of tragedy that killed five'No one can control and influence the sea. It is unpredictable.'21 Jul 11:18 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora's 'battery-hen development' proposed for Ruakākā now under reviewState housing builds that can't be finished by mid-2025 are being reassessed.21 Jul 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Another blow for Northland': Brynderwyns closure highlights need for four-lane highwayThe closure of the highway on Saturday shows an urgent need for a Brynderwyns replacement.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Merchant of death': Four Kiwis who took their own lives linked to Canadian murder-accusedKenneth Law has been charged with 14 counts of first-degree murder in Canada.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGoing to miss the people: Trade Aid Whangārei store to close this monthTrade Aid Whangārei has been around for 37 years. Volunteers reminisce ahead of closure.21 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandRescue teams save four getting in trouble on Cape Reinga rocksEmergency services have successfully rescued a small group at Cape Reinga.21 Jul 12:35 AM
New Zealand'Take shelter': New wild weather warning for Northland as Brynderwyns clean-up continuesSH1 is open at the Brynderwyns but more thunderstorms are on their way.20 Jul 11:18 PM
Crime'Find me guilty': Cannabis advocate gives jury an easy taskBrian Borland also told the judge 'it's jail or nothing' on growing and trading charges.20 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandMacular degeneration diagnosis and treatment helps man keep independencePeter Copeman, 93, has no doubt he would be blind if he did not have a simple eye test.19 Jul 06:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAllegations of debt and financial mismanagement plague wellness festival leaderFranko Heke said he was 'deeply focused' on finding solutions to the issues.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaungaturoto Primary School burglary: Red Truck captured stealing sports container“I think it’s a real shame since it’s stealing off kids really.”19 Jul 04:11 AM
CrimeJail for two offenders who continue to flout court ordersThe men were hoping for one last chance to adjourn their sentencings but failed.19 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Custodians of Waipu' appeal to council to keep job that funds community workMaintenance duties helped trust pay for other initiatives but role now going to Citycare.19 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Metres from sea': Dover Samuels calls island pool fence rule too bureaucraticKaumātua Dover Samuels says the Motukawaiti Island pool is right next to the sea.19 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' loomsHigh waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.18 Jul 11:17 PM
New ZealandProbe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusiveThe mass death event in Pataua was the second since 2022.18 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRetirement village issues highlighted in push for law reformThe Act 'has to change': Retirement Village Residents Assoc president.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Ratepayers hit hard' with Whangārei increasing rates 17.2%More could have been done to keep the rates lower, critics say.18 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandCall for food safety officials to apologise to cheesed off shopperOfficials should apologise over handling of pensioner's complaint, says concerned reader.18 Jul 06:00 AM