New ZealandStudents as young as 11 being excluded for vaping compels education programmeRubicon has developed an eight-week programme for students in Year 7-9.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Decrepit': Dire state of Whangārei Hospital shown with leak near MRI machines“Buckets and multi-million dollar electrics do not go well together," ED doctor says.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North principals - school lunch programme has profound, positive impactPrincipals from Far North kura in the Ngāti Hine rohe say school lunches vital03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew online map shows Northland's storm-ravaged roading problemsFar North’s roading slip repairs available with online tool03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo more Kiwibank in Doubtless Bay with closure of Mangonui serviceMangonui Kiwibank service closes despite eleventh-hour petition.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew briefs from the Far North: Clocks go back, tsunami sirens tested, and seed gatheringNews snippets from the Far North.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandIwi wants Crown to pay for return of hapū land, site of former Towai school'Our people also want to know whether we can trust the crown in these matters.'03 Apr 05:25 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Kauri crash, children among seven injured in serious Waipu crashA person has died in a fatal accident at Kauri, north of Whangārei.03 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandElderly in Far North will have to give up homes over massive rates rise - Grey PowerGrey Power says 16.5 per cent Far North rates rise will see the elderly sell up.03 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandNgāti Kuri using science and cultural practice to inform predator-free conceptNgāti Kuri's work also includes installing its own climate station at Te Paki.02 Apr 10:00 PM
Kahu'Unlawful actions': Northland hapū launches school occupationNorthland Iwi want school land returned.02 Apr 07:20 PM
New ZealandFarmers face tough times thanks to drought-like conditions, economic downturn'I'll be surprised if any Northland farmers make a profit this year.'02 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime'The monster who wears a mask': Judo champ jailed for 33 years of child sex abuseBarry Madden preyed on three children for more than three decades.02 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandFamily with traumatised children being forced out of Kāinga Ora houseThe mum says the alternative house is not suitable for her children with high anxiety.02 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandLack of support: Northland principals hit back over bad behaviour in classroomsIt's not about naughtiness, it's about kids who are seriously disturbed, says principal.02 Apr 03:30 AM
New ZealandEnd racism is plea from Northland Race Unity Speech Awards studentsWhangarei Girls' High School student on her way to the final.01 Apr 10:26 PM
New ZealandDelays in getting ear wax removed in Kaitāia mean three-hour round trip for the serviceSuspended ear wax removal service at Kaitāia GP clinic leaves couple facing long trip.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrought help extended to Northland farmers as big dry continuesDry weather triggers Government support for farmers.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandHundertwasser Art Centre visitor numbers down, deficit upIn six months, the centre has racked up a deficit of three-quarters of a million dollars.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland GP services at risk as crisis hits sectorSome GP services in Northland at risk of closing as crisis hits.31 Mar 10:31 PM
New Zealand'Our most successful one so far': Thousands attend Waipu Easter Carnival'It really takes the whole of Waipu to make this possible.'31 Mar 12:08 AM
New ZealandCourt only option after councils clear Semenoff of subsidence concernsDeveloper Stan Semenoff has been cleared of a nearby resident's concerns30 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Does this look like chicken?’ Baby narrowly survives choking incidentLittle Lennox Knight was critically ill, and his parents had no idea why.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTech guru's $240 million superyacht spotted in NZNorthland locals intrigued as mega yacht pays visit to 'our little bay'.30 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBriefing to health minister reveals dire state of hospitals and cost blowoutsDr Shane Reti received the briefing from health officials soon after becoming minister.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBuilding for the future big part of Kāinga Ora’s Northland plansKāinga Ora's homes are designed to last 50 years.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFirst-home buyer's seven-year journey to the ownership dream‘It gives us options in the future,’ says DPB-raised buyer who dreamed of family base.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSunny weekend ahead for NorthlandNorthland looks forward to a sunny weekend29 Mar 12:47 AM
New ZealandOdd visitor to supermarket carpark keeps shoppers guessingAn odd-looking gull is causing bird-watchers to do a double take.28 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandFar North fires highlight high danger riskCrews have put out the Far North fires in Mōtatau and Ōpononi.28 Mar 09:56 PM
New Zealand'A horse in a small package': Tiny equines ready to take on big race'They make me laugh every single day, but they are athletes in their own right'.28 Mar 08:36 PM
CrimeDriver called to get teens home safely was high on methJacinda Sione-Lauaki was killed when Duanne Towgood lost control on a corner and crashed.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battling two large scrub fires in Far NorthSeven fire appliances from Kawakawa, Hikurangi and Whangārei brigades rushed to the scene.28 Mar 04:05 AM
CrimePolice investigation into homicide continues, men linked to case sentencedTeina Pickering was found dead on a Ruakākā road in October last year.28 Mar 02:57 AM
