New ZealandThunderstorms risk, heavy rain in 22-hour deluge for top of NI, flooding possibleSeveral heavy rain watches have already been upgraded to warnings.12 Jun 08:42 PM
New ZealandKerikeri quiz team have their own 'destroyer' to take on The Chase's Shaun WallaceTop Far North quiz team keen to take on The Chase star Shaun Wallace12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews in brief from the Far North - Matariki stars, FNDC submissions close and deceased namedNews snippets from the Far North12 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand50 years of Kerikeri High to be marked at jubilee eventKerikeri High School turning 50 with big birthday celebration.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North kiwifruit crop up by half to 3.3 million traysKerikeri kiwifruit growers produce bumper crop worth $35.5m12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandParents asked to keep students home as staff sickness takes hold in ECEs, schools.Tikipunga High School made the decision to roster senior students home last month.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North rail line mothballed until port rail link finalisedDelays to upgrade of Far North rail link to Otiria.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe shooting of Bob Kleiman could only have been murder: CrownMurder accused and two alleged accomplices on trial in High Court at Whangarei12 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice working tirelessly to find out why Hoani Reupena-Tuoro died in firePolice are determined to find out what happened to Hoani Reupena-Tuoro and why.12 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand22 hours of rain: Downpours and thunderstorms to lash North IslandForecasters said commuters should keep an eye on the weather when travelling.12 Jun 03:04 AM
New ZealandWinter warmer: Hastings records NZ’s warmest-ever June day with 25.7CHastings has recorded a new national temperature record with a reading of 25.7C.12 Jun 02:21 AM
New ZealandStolen vehicles used in Whangārei dairy robberyPolice have recovered the vehicles associated with the incident for forensic inquiries.12 Jun 01:40 AM
New ZealandUp to 70 people collaborate to restore native habitat on Manaia MaungaThe event was underpinned by Māori knowledge, with the mountain regarded as an ancestor.11 Jun 10:15 PM
New ZealandNew-look Whale Tail Park to open on FridayStudents at the local school picked the playground design - and requested some changes.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMusic to their ears: Truckies and motorists welcome pothole repair funding boostNorthland is getting a funding boost to deal with a scourge of potholes on state highways.11 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Vigorous sub-tropical jet stream': Rainmaker brewing over Tasman Sea to drench NZRain to soak most, if not all, areas of the country over the coming days.11 Jun 04:56 AM
New ZealandUnborn baby killed, others critically injured in crash with stolen vehiclePolice are investigating a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Okaihau on Monday evening.11 Jun 02:25 AM
New ZealandYear 7 and 8 students exposed to objectionable image on pest monitoring camera, source unknownAn investigation into the incident has left the school and NRC with little clarity10 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia to host final of Far North's Got TalentFuture stars to shine at Far North's Got Talent final10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWanted: New upholsterer to cover MenzShed KaitāiaVacancy for skilled upholsterer — and others — at MenzShed Kaitāia.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Heart support for newborns, new council contractorNews snippets from the Far North.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor hopes to use her fellowship to address disparities faced by Māori and Pasifika womenA Whangārei surgeon is looking to close the breast cancer gap with a financial boost.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'These kids are falling through the gaps' - Learning support in schools not enough, educators worryThe current model is negligent principals say, but Erica Stanford says change is coming.10 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeWoman dies from stage four cancer after DHB's systemic failuresThe post-menopausal woman had been bleeding on and off for five years.10 Jun 02:05 AM
New Zealand'It feels like theft': Customers lose thousands as fire business liquidatedOne customer paid $7500 for a fireplace in October but was kept waiting for installation.10 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandYoung 'cash poor' farmers in 'mental stress' - Fed Farmers'Our returns are down, our costs are up, and there’s very little spare cash.'09 Jun 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIncreasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts'Using prisons to deter crime or reoffending doesn’t work.'09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tension between environment and economic development loomsOPINION: 'We've got unavoidable trade-offs to make,' says Shane Jones.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandProtecting life: Speed camera aims to reduce car crashes in the Far NorthA controversial speed camera is up and running in the Far North.09 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandOne person dies after coming off jet ski on remote stretch of Northland's west coastEmergency services were unable to revive the person after they came off a jet ski.09 Jun 02:12 AM
Crime'It was like herding cats': Dad accused of abuse describes challenges of raising five boysThe father allegedly threatened to execute his sons after the Aramoana massacre.09 Jun 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespreadThe sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.09 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandUnlicensed, speeding and high: Young driver kills two, gets home detentionVictim's family question sentence imposed by court.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I’m not totally a head-banger': Taking on Smokefreerockquest soloEthan Worthington was part of last year's winning band Ready, Set!07 Jun 05:00 PM