New ZealandFBI probes Two by Twos sect after minister’s child abuse guilty pleaThe former minister of the cult the Two by Twos has pleaded guilty to sex offences.24 Sep 10:05 PM
New ZealandWhangārei painter scoops supreme win with picture-perfect interior colour workAn eye for detail sees the Premium Painting Solutions team named New Zealand's best.24 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'Two by Twos': Elderly NZ man admits abusing children after FBI probe into cultWilliam Easton was one of 140 perpetrators identified in the international investigation.24 Sep 08:08 AM
CrimeOranga Tamariki flagged mother twice before serious abuse allegationsDaughter reports mother: The trial reveals years of alleged violence against children.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - new parking fines, copper theft and man in hospital after taking psychedelicsNews snippets from the Far North23 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Blown away by the support': Kerikeri family grateful as toddler found safeKerikeri neighbours united with police and whānau to help find the young boy.23 Sep 02:58 AM
KahuFormer Treaty lawyer welcomed to Ngāpuhi top roleMoana Tuwhare was formally welcomed to the role of Te Tumu Whakahaere.23 Sep 01:38 AM
KahuAuld Mug greeted with pōwhiri and spine-tingling haka in WhangāreiTe Kura o Waikare school students steal the Americas Cup show23 Sep 12:07 AM
New ZealandFar North barn find motor auction attracts hundreds to PakarakaEverything goes at a Far North barn-find auction of classic cars and machinery.23 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandTwo taken to hospital with moderate injuries after Northland crashesEmergency services were kept busy after five crashes at the weekend.22 Sep 06:44 PM
New ZealandNavy life means touring the worldWhangārei's Cameron Wright loves getting paid to travel in the Navy.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPlenty of experience behind new operators of Far North holiday parks at Ahipara and HihiFar North's Hihi and Ahipara holiday parks have new operators with big plans.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPremium Painting Solutions' tip-top paintingPremium Painting Solutions’ work on this complex new-build in Maunu, Whangarei, helped it win the supreme 2024 Master Painter of the Year title.22 Sep 12:00 PM
New Zealand'Terrifying': Northland man goes on alleged drug-induced rampagePolice say the incident was scary for both victims and the man's family.22 Sep 01:22 AM
New ZealandFeds mark 125 years of service to NZ farmersFederated Farmers marks 125 of existence this week. 'No mean feat' - Wayne Langford.20 Sep 05:00 PM
Kahu'I'm proof it can work': Midwifery student encourages others to study healthEloise Matete said having her own children made her realise she wanted to be a midwife.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrime house site or land for disabled workers? Charity makes hard decisionThe prime Whangārei site is to be sold so CCS Disability Action can continue its work.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was never going to give up': 81yo Kiwi completes epic 2500km trek on horse'It was such a wonderful trek', says Heather Hilton-Jones.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSomething for everyone as the Whangārei Fringe Festival makes a comebackThe Fringe Festival is back in Whangārei.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'My life was a lie': Paedophile teacher's shocking admissionOne of New Zealand's worst child sex offenders has been refused parole for a second time.19 Sep 11:30 PM
New ZealandNorthern Swords senior rugby league teams make their mark in NZRL ChampionshipWhangārei’s Northern Swords campaign proved to be a significant success at tournament.19 Sep 11:30 PM
New ZealandSurf's up: Whangārei local heading to world champsWhangārei local Heather Easterbrook will compete at the surfing champs in El Salvador.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia builder upskills staff with mental health awareness trainingMental Health Awareness Week sees Kaitāia company do GoodYarn programme18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Papa hosting exhibition with Far North students' work includedArtwork from Far North students part of Ringa Toi exhibit in Wellington18 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Footpath to nowhere' a recipe for disaster, says principalHora Hora principal Pat Newman said including a pathway was 'non-negotiable'.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOfficials worried about feral dog attacks before tramping seasonDoC and the Te Araroa Trail trust tell trampers wild dogs are a potential hazard.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Ahu Library at Kaitāia has packed Māori Language Week programmeMāori Language Week celebrated in the Far Far North.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North man wants views on local body issues from publicViews wanted from Far North folk ahead of 2025 local body elections18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Barn find classics to auction, firearm charges and homicide victim namedNews snippets from the Far North.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'Who do you believe?' Defence claims children colluded against Oranga Tamariki caregiversFour children say they were hit, spat on, slapped and one was even allegedly run over.18 Sep 05:00 AM
KahuAction plan to save Northland's iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta and transform Waipoua ForestFar North’s Waipoua Forest and iconic tree Tāne Mahuta need saving, with new action plan.18 Sep 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Tragically catastrophic': Teen who caused fatal crash escapes conviction, name suppressedNo conviction for Christchurch teen who killed a woman and injured four others in crash.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Pleasant surprise' as former Tikipunga Tavern site becomes 55 state homesThe development also includes a community room, gardens and a small playground.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North cats must be microchipped and desexed under proposed new council bylawFar North District Council has first ever bylaw for cats.17 Sep 05:00 PM
