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
New ZealandWeather bomb could brush past country, heavy rain watch for four regions‘If this occurs, the media have permission to use the term “Weather bomb!’, says expert.18 Jul 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSome new houses so energy efficient, they must be cooled in winter, Minister saysOver-insulated? Penk says some people are taking extreme steps.17 Jul 09:34 PM
KahuDaily bag limits raised to tackle kina issueThose battling Northland’s kina barren problem are getting new tools.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrivate island site no excuse for not fencing swimming pool in Far NorthThe owners of Motukawaiti Island had argued young children would never visit the site.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North leading the way in resurgence of traditional rongoā Māori healingTraditional hauora Māori practices explored at Fabulous Fridays.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandIt's the right thing to do: Government commits to rollout of speed camera warning signsThe Government is installing warning signs at speed cameras including those in Northland.17 Jul 06:00 AM
KahuMarae-based Northland dementia clinic extendedThe mate wareware (dementia) treatment trial was a success and has been extended.17 Jul 12:08 AM
Crime‘This is unusual': Parent flip-flops on drowsy daughter’s condition in attempted murder trialThe parent came home to find their partner overdosed on drugs and slumped over in a chair.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland Police recover vehicle used in gunshot incident, seek more informationPolice appeal for sightings of vehicle in Whangārei firearms incident16 Jul 02:08 AM
New ZealandParent wanted family to die together: On trial for attempted murder and coercing suicideThe daughter required hospital treatment after the incident, the prosecution says.16 Jul 12:50 AM
New ZealandCat chaos at Far North pensioner flats in council sightsA woman says up to 50 wild cats live under and around her flat.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandIt's been a major: Volunteers show off upgrade at historic Jack Morgan MuseumNorthland volunteers are delighted at the new-look Jack Morgan Museum.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaikohe farmers from Uruguay inspiring would-be young farmers at Northland CollegeUruguayan couple inspiring next generation of Far North farmers.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFoul-mouthed tenant evicted after noise complaints from neighboursProperty managers have evicted a loud and foul-mouthed tenant after neighbours complained.15 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei Boys' High School pleads guilty to charges relating to Abbey Caves deathThe school admitted two charges after the death of a student on a school caving trip.15 Jul 05:50 AM
New Zealand‘Drive to the conditions’: Police warn motorists after quick succession of crashes in Auckland stormsHeavy rain watches and warnings have been placed on regions across the North Island.15 Jul 04:19 AM
New ZealandPolice warn motorists of strong winds on harbour bridge amid heavy rain across northHeavy rain watches and warnings have been placed on regions across the North Island.15 Jul 04:02 AM
New ZealandCharter school may be coming back to WhangāreiTe Kapehu Whetu principal Raewyn Tipene met with David Seymour yesterday.14 Jul 10:11 PM
KahuTe Tai Tokerau tertiary scholarship winners namedThe 2024 winners will each get $4000 and paid NRC work experience..14 Jul 08:43 PM
KahuIwi 'vindicated' by court decision to pull plug on port expansion in Whangārei Harbour'We haven’t often been in the fortunate position of having a decision go our way.'14 Jul 06:52 PM
New ZealandKaipara Harbour water test near town shows alarmingly high levels of aluminiumThe aluminium could be toxic to fish and a potential cause of 'zombie' snapper.14 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeWhangārei woman on vigilante mission likened to Mike Tyson for ear-biting assaultThe woman launched a vicious attack on a man after hearing allegations about him.14 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Life-threatening': Hokianga residents petition changes to St John ambulance servicesHokianga residents are concerned about changes to the Rawene St John ambulance station.14 Jul 05:00 AM
