New ZealandTranspower being investigated as Northland gets power plan and $1m fundAfter a downed pylon cut power to Northland, a plan to keep the lights on is launched.09 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandPromise of more police for Dargaville after Police Minister meets residentsMark Mitchell and Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson attended a meeting on Friday.08 Oct 11:00 PM
KahuHūhana Lyndon: The revitalisation of te reo Māori has been a struggle without endOPINION: New Zealand has a goal of having 1 million te reo Māori speakers by 2040.08 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'Stolen our legacy': Teen killed by drunk driver doing 165km/hMafi's family devastated: "He was taken from us, our son was robbed."08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi dad with rare cancer spending $165k overseas for surgeryLess than one in a million people have the same cancer as Owen Pihema.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKnife-wielding trio arrested following early morning robberyThe offenders were allegedly carrying knives while sealing cigarettes and confectionery08 Oct 03:10 AM
KahuFrom Sydney cop to forestry award winner in Far NorthKaitāia woman left her city police career for another demanding environment.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAim for Northlanders to have same cancer care and outcomes as AucklandersFaster cancer care and new radiation treatment are the way forward.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipals slam ‘Big Brother’ approach to attendancePrincipals warn fines could harm struggling families, urging support instead.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRemoving barriers: Former Northland Wheel Black celebrates Paralympic successFormer Wheel Black and Northlander Gary McMurray reflects on his Paralympic success.06 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandCash boost for Christmas parade, art eventsBay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board hands out $27,000 in community grants.06 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandStark figures show postcode lottery for cancer careNorthland has one of the highest cancer death rates in the country.06 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'You've got two options': Did letter demanding $1500 cross the line into blackmail?Suzanne Petitt's lawyer says it was just a request for compo for a stolen car.06 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil CEO resigns amid claims of a toxic environment; ERA finds both sides at faultFar North Council CEO Blair King said he felt 'isolated' and lodged a PG in 2022.06 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandMisspelled road signs called out by residentsThe Council and NZTA have both attracted criticism for recent road sign spelling blunders05 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'Convict me': Cannabis advocate asks for jail timeBrian Borland told a jury they should find him guilty...so they did.05 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘They said it was too far gone': Young mum in fight for life feels let down by health system'I’m never going to give up ... It’s a full-time job having cancer'.04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-toShane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after Far North crash, Serious Crash Unit investigatingThe crash in Waiomio was reported just after 1pm.04 Oct 03:04 AM
New Zealand'Pretty sore and knackered': Mike King describes first day of tour on Northland roads'For 60% of young people, their number one concern is the climate'.03 Oct 07:33 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'It was pretty special' - Northlanders' stunning close encounter with humpback whaleWhale and dolphin noises in Whangārei Harbour are being detected for greater knowledge.03 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime‘I’ll stab you up:' Murder accused allegedly threatened flatmate a week earlierLance Hall allegedly stabbed father-of-two Jason McNae in the neck with some scissors.03 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandContemporary artist creatively starts Wairau Māori Art Gallery's workshopsArtist Wayne Youle has shown his contemporary works throughout New Zealand and overseas.02 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandShark carcasses dumped close to shore could attract pests, MPI saysDumped carcasses close to shore can attract pests.02 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandProposed cat control bylaw backed by national pet advocacy groupCompanion Animals New Zealand backs Far North cat bylaw.02 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'Do you want to die today?': CCTV shows moment of fatal Whangārei stabbingJason McNae died in the hospital. The defence claims it was self-defence.02 Oct 06:00 AM
KahuNgāpuhi hapū leader calls for $8 billion Treaty redress during Govt visitMinister Paul Goldsmith said his purpose at the hui was to listen.02 Oct 05:47 AM
KahuGoldsmith enters the Ngāpuhi den for the first time'The hapū have never ceded sovereignty', says Ngāti Hine leader Pita Tipene01 Oct 10:09 PM
New ZealandHumpback breaches in NorthlandKyle Taylor says seeing the humpback breaching off Whangārei's Ocean Beach was a special experience. Video / Manaia MarineWatch01 Oct 09:19 PM
New ZealandDargaville crime and Middle East conflict | Focus Morning Bulletin October 2, 2024Dargaville locals fear for safety, Iran launches missile attack on Israel and NCEA in for a shake-up.Watch01 Oct 06:37 PM
New Zealand'It's like Mad Max': Locals despair as crime 'out of control', not enough police'NZ had a reputation as a place in paradise and it’s fading fast.'01 Oct 04:02 PM
New ZealandIconic waterfront road in Bay of Islands' Russell/Kororāreka, to partially close for six-month trialThe benefits of a more pedestrian-friendly environment will be assessed.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan appears in court following serious assault on police officerHe was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and with resisting police.01 Oct 05:01 AM
New ZealandKaitāia’s community voices and music students combine for fundraiserFundraiser at Kaitāia’s Te Ahu Centre brings out top local singers and musicians.01 Oct 01:00 AM
