New ZealandWhangārei dips below 4 degrees in icy start to the dayWinter is well and truly here in Northland after a frosty morning03 Jul 11:23 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating unexplained death of young child from nine years agoKaikohe police are investigating a 9 year old historical child death.03 Jul 10:11 PM
New ZealandAnzac Day is muse for Far North mouth painter Kevin Griffiths'I’ve always loved poppies because of the association with Anzac Day.'03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGot New Year plans? First Northern Bass lineup droppedWet and muddy weather last time hasn't dampened future plans03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandControversial subdivision signed off - but homeowners won't be allowed cats or dogs119 homes will be built on a sprawling piece of land within a kiwi habitat.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandToo much! It's raining wild cats and kittens in Far North pensioner's garden50 wild cats too much for Far North pensioner in council flat03 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeNotorious meth dealer: 'I wanted to be a dealer with a heart'Serenity Grace Tebbutt was visibly shocked as she was jailed for supply drugs.03 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Rug up': Forecasters warn to brace for colder conditions in coming days'The central parts of both islands are expected to be the cooler of the lot.'03 Jul 07:13 AM
New ZealandMore opportunities to succeed or privatisation? Charter schools debate ramps up$153m was put aside in the Budget for their re-establishment with some opening in 2025.03 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandKaitāia College’s seniors forage in ancient garden at their ball160 students enjoy Kaitāia College's Senior Ball03 Jul 12:00 AM
KahuHūhana Lyndon: By giving Māori the voice we were promised, there is hope for the future we all deserveOpinion: Here, in the Far North, support for Māori wards has been strong.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBuilders want government help to smooth troughs of construction industryWhile consents are down 29%, more trained builders will be needed soon in Northland.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Hiku Community Board grants more than $85k for projectsThe funding includes $20k for sports hub pool equipment.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hearty little buggers': Kākāriki chicks flourishingGlenbervie man counting Kakariki chicks in Garden Bird survey.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandShopper cheesed off with food authority's verdict on bugsAuthority says lax poor food safety not to blame for bugs found in supermarket cheese.02 Jul 05:00 AM
CrimeSkipper fined $131k for Russell ferry crash that paralysed captain'The message for other skippers is, it is your responsibility to stay alert.'02 Jul 04:01 AM
New ZealandNew research points to likely cause of 'milky fish'Anglers report hooking snapper that appear to be malnourished, with mushy, white flesh.01 Jul 11:32 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North: 45 new citizens; infrastructure funding available; and firearm dischargedNews snippets from the Far North01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeroes, bigots, football and rugby - Chase star Shaun Wallace ahead of his Kerikeri showThe Dark Destroyer might even come face-to-face with the Egg Cups.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCustomers owed thousands from Flaming Fires offered warmth from rivalLiquidators are working with Flaming Fires' director to get money back to customers.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'There’s just nothing': Family eyeing homeschooling due to lack of learning supportThe 8yo's previous school allocated just five minutes per child due to class sizing.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fresh arsenal' MPI announce new measures to battle fall armywormFall armyworm was first detected in Northland in 2023 - so what's being done now?01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North's Got Talent final highlights district's fabulous youthYouth show their skills at Far North's Got Talent final.01 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandAfter year of fundraising, breast milk bank to start helping vulnerable infantsNorthland's human milk bank will provide safely pasteurised breast milk to babies in need.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Kahu'Always a kōrero to a name and a meaning': The family who's stayed in Taemaro Bay for centuriesSandra Heihei is the 17th generation of her family living in remote Taemaro Bay.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland businesses cautiously optimistic after busy Matariki weekendThis weekend was the first after the opening - so how did Northland fare?30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMotorists reminded to keep eye out for cattle on Whangārei Heads RoadThere is no signage or other mode of warning about the risk.30 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandWoman brutally attacked slams justice system after not learning of abuser's releaseThe woman received a formal written notice three days before her attacker was released.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s important for our mental health in the cold': Matariki fun warms heartsFriday's events included Whangārei's Light and Lantern Parade, and Waipu on Ice.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDry July: Far North couple who went through cancer journeys at same time speak in supportFar North cancer survivors Steve and Valerie Smith are getting behind Dry July.28 Jun 05:00 PM
RacingRacing: Sun shines on Brosnan’s northern journeysSun shines on Brosnan's northern journeys.27 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandBrynderwyns reopening a success, work will continue until springAfte a four-month long closure State Highway 1 at the Brynderwyn Hills is open.27 Jun 03:16 AM
New ZealandHoliday traffic building as travellers leave Auckland for Matariki long weekendThere is life south of the Bombays, but it’ll take you twice as long to reach it.27 Jun 02:50 AM
New ZealandMonths of pain for former hairdresser leads to colorectal cancer diagnosisA few years after losing her son to suicide, she noticed fatigue. Then came the diagnosis.27 Jun 12:00 AM
